Whether you are thinking about what you want to do after high school, beginning a new chapter in your life, or simply looking for a stable career, one thing rings true: the wood industry has a place for you.
Here are a few key findings from our workforce analysis of the wood industry.
16,000+ companies hiring
Over 16,000 U.S. companies are hiring in the wood industry.
120,000+ new openings
120,000 new job openings were posted in 2023.
25% increase in job postings
Wood industry job postings remain elevated with a 25% increase in the prior 12 months.
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We Are the Wood Industry Resource Collaborative (WIRC)
As a collaboration between trade associations representing different sectors of the woodworking industry, our purpose is to improve the perception of manufacturing industry careers and strengthen the wood industry workforce.