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
June 17 - June 19, 2025
Sessions begin at 8:00 am each day
Northcentral Technical College Wood Technology Center Of Excellence
312 Forrest Avenue
Antigo, WI 54409
This class is targeted for beginners and therefore will be ideal for sawyers, edgermen, trimmermen, grading trainees, sales people, managers and supervisors. The Course is open to all interested participants, whether a member of LSLA or not. Members of LSLA may register at a reduced price. The course will be offered in Spanish through an interpreter.
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