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Empowering Youth
THE LAUNCH OF FORESTRYWORKS IN KENTUCKY
Chad Niman and Laurie Thomas have announced the launch of ForestryWorks of Kentucky, a new initiative designed to provide resources for students, educators, and job seekers interested in the forest industry.
The program includes a Forest Worker Certificate Program to equip future workers for one of the South’s largest industries. Employment opportunities within this field are diverse, encompassing roles in logging, forest management, timber procurement, sawmills, plywood mills, pulp and paper mills, and various companies supplying goods and services to the forest sector. To obtain the Forest Worker Credential, all participants must successfully pass the Forest Worker exam.
Additionally, ForestryWorks of Kentucky will offer a two-week summer field course at Robinson Forest for high school students. The program will cover essential topics such as tree measurements, identification, lumber grading, and practical skills like tree felling, log bucking, bandsaw milling, and wood drying. Participants will also benefit from logging site visits and industry tours.
