About ForestryWorks

Founded in 2018, the Forest Workforce Training Institute (FWTI), is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that manages a workforce development program for the forest and forest products industry (ForestryWorks®), representing careers from forest management to mill operations.

ForestryWorks® provides career education and promotion resources as well as training programs to promote forest industry careers. ForestryWorks® is a national program focused on local workforce development solutions. ForestryWorks®’ mission is to create a sustainable pipeline of qualified workers for the forest and forest products industry for generations to come.

The workforce development strategy of ForestryWorks is comprised of three components: Education, Career Promotion, and Training. Learn more about specific programming with this overview.

AFFILIATED STATES & PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Since 2020 the ForestryWorks program has expanded into 11 states.

Alabama
Alabama Forestry Association

Mississippi
Mississippi Forestry Association
Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association

Arkansas
Arkansas Forestry Association

North Carolina
North Carolina Forestry Association

California
Calforests

South Carolina
South Carolina Forestry Association

Georgia
Georgia Forestry Foundation

Tennessee
Tennessee Forestry Association

Kentucky
Kentucky Forest Industries Association
University of Kentucky

Texas
Texas Forestry Association

Minnesota
Minnesota Forest Industries

  

 

To learn more about ForestryWorks and its support of the forest industry, visit ForestryWorks.com