Catawba Valley Furniture Academy
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy prepares students for a variety of high-demand jobs in the furniture industry.
SKILL. CRAFT. MASTERY.
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy (CVFA) is an industry-driven training program designed by regional furniture manufacturers to prepare students for high demand, skilled positions.
CVFA opened in 2014 and expanded with the addition of the Alexander Furniture Academy in 2016.
Course options
- Furniture Fundamentals
- Pattern Making
- Manual Cutting
- Automated Cutting
- Sewing
- Introduction to Upholstery
- Spring Up
- Inside Upholstery
- Outside Upholstery
» View Course Schedule for dates and registration information.
why CVFA?
Scholarships
Interested in Manual Cutting or Sewing? Find out more about SECU Foundation Bridges to Careers Scholarship Program.
Scholarship candidates must bring either: (1) current US government issued photo ID and birth certificate or (2) passport. This requirement is only for those candidates requesting scholarship assistance.
In 2020, the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation provided grants to fund $15,000 in 60 student scholarships for the Alexander Furniture Academy student scholarships and $7,000 in scholarships to the Catawba Valley Furniture Academy.
Founding Industry Partners:
» Century Furniture
» Lee Industries
» Lexington Home Brands
» Sherrill Furniture
» Vanguard Furniture
Supporting Partners
| American Home Furnishings Alliance Atlantic Packaging Autoquip Corporation Bassett Furniture City of Newton CR Laine Dimension Wood Products DUO-Fast Ethan Allen Fairfield Chair Fairgrove Furniture Furniture Foundation Geiger International Gerber Technology Harris Handling Haworth Health Environments HBF Textiles |
Hooker Furniture |
Contact Information
Catawba Valley Furniture Academy
973 Locust St
Newton, NC 28658