I personally feel like we should maybe expand what we offer if we wish to be successful. Holzbau Schweiz works because their traditions are common and widespread throughout most of the country. We can't work like them, because there are not enough timber framers around.
But we do have more things we could ring under the umbrella, like log building for example, or bridge carpentry.
I think if we'd have a system that included an education basis with classroom (or online course) instruction and real-world work with a broad basis, we might be able to expand our reach.
I think it would also be good to have something somewhat less than the apprenticeship program -because lets face it, Americans don't like to commit to things- Maybe something that is accumulative.
