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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 17 MIN

Seattle's beacon of carpentry tries to resist the axe

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An iconic local carpentry program is facing the axe. The Wood Technology Center, a program of Seattle Central College, is the starting point for many of our region’s carpenters, contractors, and boat builders.  But budget issues plague community colleges across the state. And now, Wood Tech’s future is up in the air. We’ll hear from three graduates, including one who’s now teaching. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An iconic local carpentry program is facing the axe. The Wood Technology Center, a program of Seattle Central College, is the starting point for many of our region’s carpenters, contractors, and boat builders. But budget issues plague community colleges across the state. And now, Wood Tech’s future is up in the air. We’ll hear from three graduates, including one who’s now teaching.

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