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Clothing
and Textile Advisors
The Clothing
and Textile Advisor (CTA) Program is comprised of volunteers who
are trained in clothing, textiles, communication skills and leadership.
They in turn extend knowledge and skill to others. The CTA Program
is a Master Program, comparable to the Master Gardener and Master
Food Preservers programs. |
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Each
volunteer receives 30+ hours of training from Washington State University
Extension faculty members and other knowledgeable staff, professionals
and volunteers. The instruction includes the latest methods of clothing
construction, valuable information on textiles and knowledge on the
latest products and trends for those who sew at home.
CTAs receive
subject matter training, and they are given the opportunity to
learn a variety of skills, including leadership and communication
skills, and teaching methods. Volunteers have the opportunity to
test their skills in a 'safe' setting with peers, and become employed
or start their own business as a result of their training.
Volunteers return
50 hours of volunteer service through a variety of methods:
- As a 4-H
leader
- Teaching
limited income diverse individuals at weekly sewing classes
- Teaching
at 4-H summer sewing schools
- Serve as
community resource persons for agencies, churches, schools,
etc.
- CTAs also
help to manage and staff the largest Sewing and Stitchery Expo
in the United States. Each year more than 175 volunteers help
with seminars style shows, reaching more than 33,000 persons.
Training is provided
in Cowlitz County on an as-needed basis. You may qualify to be
a CTA if you have desire to share your knowledge with others, further
personal education goals, have a knowledge of basic sewing skills,
and are available for all training sessions.
Contact Nancy
Rausch at (360) 577-3014 ext. 0 or at nrausch@wsu.edu for
more info. |
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