These monthly meetings bring together education, private industry, government, non-profits, and tribes for conversation and connection. These opportunities provide space for those working in the forest sector to discuss specific topics, learn from each other, and identify ways to address workforce challenges.
Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month from 10am-12pm PT. Click the register button to be added to future communications with meeting details. Contact Pathways Program Coordinator, Erin Feeney with any questions or to suggest a topic.
11/20 – 10 AM Virtual via Zoom, Foundation for California Community Colleges’ California Resilient Careers in Forestry project
12/18 – 10 AM Virtual via Zoom, Topic TBD
The Forest Sector Workforce Development Working Group was created in January 2024 out of the Mapping the Course conference to provide a space for forestry stakeholders to discuss and address the multifarious labor challenges facing every area of the sector.
Past meetings
October – Forest Operator IRC with AOL & FNRL
September – Connecting with the Mass Timber Movement
July – Forest Sector Stakeholder Mapping
June – Forest Sector Workforce Surveys
Forestry and Forest Products – Career Connected Learning Survey
Forestry and Forest Products – Workforce Development Survey
April – Role of Skill Centers in Forestry & Natural Resources Career Pathways