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Your skills are needed in the wood industry. From woodworking machinists to flooring finishers and much more, the wood industry offers modern, high-tech, and creative opportunities to find the right job and right purpose — right now.
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Put your skills to work The wood industry offers viable, professional career opportunities that are ideally suited for your skills and experience.
The opportunity is right now A Deloitte/Manufacturing Institute study projects that 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will be needed by 2025.
Innovation is driving new possibilities Advanced technology such as automation and robotic machinery means high-tech skills are in high demand.
Multiple paths to a meaningful career Paths into the wood industry include association and company apprenticeships, trade schools, and more.
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The Right Job, Right Purpose, Right Now
The wood industry today is modern, high-tech, and offers creative, challenging opportunities to turn your skills into a viable career.
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A Smooth Transition for Service Members
Did you know that your military service experience and skills can open real doors into a career in the wood industry?
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I decided to get into the wood industry because of the variety and diversity. There are so many different areas to work in. You can find whatever interests you in the wood world.
Justin Reichardt
Applications & Service Technician at C.R. Onsrud Inc.
I find such fulfillment in my career in the wood industry because you always have a tangible result. It is incredibly rewarding to stand back and say, 'I did that!'
Cat Ross
Project Manager at Wisconsin Built
Explore Wood Industry Careers
From manufacturing operations to sales and marketing, the wood industry offers a wide variety of professional careers paths to explore. Start exploring different roles in the wood industry to see where your skills and experience might translate.
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Explore Careers
Seamless Integration
Take the Next Step Did you know that some companies and associations in the wood industry offer skilled apprenticeships? From on-the-job training to trade school and college certification programs, there are many ways to find your path into the wood industry.
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Visit WIRC on Cue Careers
Finding the right job and right purpose in the wood industry requires a combination of practical skill, creative thinking, and professional development. Visit Cue Careers to get insights from industry professionals on what it takes to find success
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Attend Wood Industry Events
Many industry associations have annual conferences and support other meetings throughout the year, including online and virtual, which are great opportunities to grow your network and learn about new opportunities, products and services in the wood industry.
