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We are the education division of Lake States Lumber Association, providing training to industry employees in areas such as Hardwood Lumber Grading, Lean Manufacturing, Sawmill or Dry Kiln Startup and Expansion, Conversion to Wood Fire Boiler and others.

LSLA Education regularly offers courses in Hardwood Lumber Grading and Sawing, Edging & Trimming, as well as other courses designed to provide training to employees in the wood industry. Please check back periodically for information on training courses, which will be listed here.

We also offer funding opportunities for organizations that provide education about and for the forest industry.  If your organization is interested in applying for funding, fill out the Funding Request Application and submit it to us at lsla@lsla.com or fax it to us at (906) 875-3724.

Educational Courses

Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course

Spanish Language Option

June 18-20, 2024

Northcentral Technical College, Antigo, WI

Webinars

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Careers in the Wood Industry

 

Come make a career with us! The wood industry is looking for the next generation of skilled workers.
See the following information to learn more about these rewarding opportunities in your community.

Education in Wood Products/Forestry

WOOD PRODUCTS RELATED EDUCATION

Wisconsin 

Northcentral Technical College

Wood Science – Associate Degree with emphases in

  • Business and Engineering Technology
  • Furniture Design and Craftsmanship

Wood Technology – Technical Diploma
https://www.ntc.edu

National Hardwood Lumber Association
Inspector Training School
http://www.nhla.com

Fox Valley Technical College
Wood Manufacturing Technology – Technical Diploma
https://www.fvtc.edu

Madison College
Cabinet Making and Millwork – Technical Diploma
https://madisoncollege.edu

University of Wisconsin – Madison
Forest Science – Baccalaureate Degree
http://www.wisc.edu

FORESTRY RELATED EDUCATION

Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Forestry – Baccalaureate Degree
https://www.uwsp.edu

Fox Valley Technical College
Natural Resource Management—Associate Degree
https://www.fvtc.edu

Michigan

Michigan State University
Forestry—Baccalaureate Degree
http://www.msu.edu

Michigan Technological University
Forestry—Baccalaureate Degree
http://www.mtu.edu

Michigan Technological University
Sustainable Bioproducts - Bachelor's Degree
https://www.mtu.edu/forest/undergraduate/sustainable-bioproducts/

Gogebic Community College
Forestry Technology—Associate Degree
http://www.gogebic.edu

Kirtland
Wood Science Technology Degrees
https://www.kirtland.edu/wood-science-technology