Read the Latest Issue of Benchmarks

The newest issue of Benchmarks magazine is available! Our yearly publication features stories and news from the School, and this issue includes student field experience, graduate profiles, exhibitions and upcoming events, this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award Winner, a message from our President, details for Open House, and much more.

Read Benchmarks from cover to cover, with stories that include:

• Building Futures – The Field Practicum helps Carpentry students integrate knowledge and skills developed through their curriculum in a real-world setting. Three employers and their respective students share why the program is a win-win for them—and the industry as a whole.
• In Pursuit of Excellence – Meet five of our newest graduates, showcasing their passion and dedication to their chosen fields. Learn how they got into their trades, what led them to NBSS, and the opportunities that await them.
• A Guide to Financial Aid & Scholarships – With recent changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you may have questions about funding your education. Check out our guide to applying for financial aid.
• The Journey of a Set Book – A one-of-a-kind project for Bookbinding students that requires each student to bring together not only skills they have developed during their two years, but also encourages exploration.
• Distinguished Alumni Award – Meet Dan Faia, a 1994 graduate of the Cabinet & Furniture Making program and former Department Head and Instructor.
• Beyond the Bench – A list of the incredibly varied places our career training program students visit on field trips, which extend learning beyond the benchroom and offer invaluable experiences in a variety of settings.
• There’s No Place Like Home – NBSS has called Boston’s North End neighborhood its home since its founding in 1881, but the School has only been in its current 64,000 sf facility since 2013. A decade in, three of our 2024 graduating students reflect on what makes the award-winning space key to a remarkable education.

View archived issues of Benchmarks on our Publications page. To request a print copy of this issue, fill out our Contact us form.