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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