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Forest industry professionals and wood products

Inspire the Next Generation of
Forest Industry Professionals

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Students think forests are disappearing. And, they don’t know how many forest industry careers exist.Our Free Career Day Presentation Changes That

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What This Presentation Covers

Slide preview showing how trees are used

How Trees Are Used

Slide preview explaining working forests

Working Forests

Slide preview featuring forest friends

NAFF Forest Friends

Slide preview of forest career spotlights

Career Spotlights

Slide preview about many forest industry careers

World of Opportunities

Slide preview explaining why healthy forests matter

Why Healthy Forests Matter

Slide preview about many forest industry careers

Q&A / Call To Action

Who Should Present This?

Industry Professionals

  • Foresters and loggers
  • Mill managers and workers
  • Wood products company staff
  • Trade association board members
  • Anyone in lumber or forest products

Educators & Volunteers

  • Elementary school teachers
  • Librarians and counselors
  • Community volunteers
  • Parent volunteers
  • Anyone who cares about trees and careers
Why
This
Matters
Right
Now

Myth

Students are told that a four-year degree and debt are what’s required to build a lucrative career.

Truth

The North American wood and forest products industry offers thousands of high-paying career paths that do not require a four-year degree.

Myth

There just aren’t enough jobs available for the number of young adults entering the workforce.

Truth

The industry needs skilled tradespeople, technicians, operators, managers, and professionals as the workforce continues to age.

Myth

Kids are still being taught that harvesting trees is bad.

Truth

Trees are one of the world’s most renewable and plentiful resources when forests are managed responsibly.

Myth

People believe that we’re running out of trees due to deforestation.

Truth

Responsible reforestation and forest management help keep forests growing for future generations.

Myth

Building with concrete, steel, and synthetics is always more sustainable.

Truth

Using wood in construction and other applications can help store carbon and reduce energy-intensive material use.

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