CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – With A-I disrupting a wide range of businesses, the trades are becoming more attractive to young people. The Chattanooga Wordworking Academy lets students progress at their own pace, starting with basic carpentry. That’s a skillful example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.”

Bill Carney is the Director of the Chattanooga Woodworking Academy.

He explains, “We are the best kept secret in Chattanooga. We are a four-year trade school. We start out with students, basic carpentry, all the way through fine furniture. We have a two semester per year just like UTC. Most of our students here are from out of town.”

Student Eddie Batten says, “I am originally from Augusta, Georgia, but I have moved up here specifically for the schools.”

Brandon Levanion is also a student.

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