Alexander Furniture Academy
The Alexander Furniture Academy prepares students for a variety of high-demand jobs in the furniture industry.
Skill. Craft. Mastery.
Established in 2016, the Alexander Furniture Academy is an industry-driven training program designed by regional furniture manufacturers to prepare students for exciting, long-term careers.
Course Options
Scholarships are available to help offset class costs. Scholarships given by American Home Furnishing Alliance for these courses. No cost to students. For more information, please contact Eunice Mays at (828) 632-8221, ext. 331 or by email at emays164@cvcc.edu.
» Alexander Furniture Academy Application (PDF)
Why Alexander Furniture Academy?
The Alexander Furniture Academy helps students enhance the knowledge and skills required to become a professional Sewing Operator or Upholstery Craftsman. Courses include core concepts such as manufacturing skills training, measurements and math, teamwork and communications, and problem solving. Upon completion of the 24-week program, you will be a highly desirable candidate for employment in many of the region's furniture manufacturers.
Salary Range
$35,000-$60,000 per year for a Upholstery Craftsman
$30,000-$55,000 per year for a Sewing Operator
Founding Industry Sponsors:
- Craftmaster Furniture
- Kincaid Furniture
- Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Scholarship Sponsors
- American Home Furnishings Alliance
- Craftmaster Furniture
- Hancock and Moore
- Huntington House
- Kincaid/La-Z-Boy
- Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
- Paladin Industries
- Taylor King Furniture
Alexander Academy - Furniture ShowroomOpen to the PublicQuality furniture at low cost, and open to the public Monday - Thursday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Please note, campus is closed on Fridays and institutional holidays. Please call prior to walk-in. If you need to contact us on Friday, please call (828) 632-8221, ext. 331 to speak with Eunice Mays. The Alexander Furniture Academy showroom accepts cash, check or money orders. If you plan to purchase furniture, please bring your own truck tie-downs and prepare to help load the furniture into your vehicle. Average cost of furniture pieces:
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Contact Information
CVCC Alexander Applied Technology Center
230 Industrial Blvd. Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Eunice Mays
emays164@cvcc.edu
(828) 632-8221, ext. 331
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