What is
WoodLinks USA: The long term intent of the program
is to provide our wood industry with the necessary skilled
workers to remain competitive at the entry level and middle
management levels.
WoodLinks USA encourages a
cooperative big-brother approach between industries and schools,
teachers and students. Individual companies support the
local program by providing advice, encouragement, materials if
possible and opening doors to make students and teachers to make
them aware of the technologies being used today.
WHY? Because we need skilled
workers to remain competitive. We must develop our own
future skilled workforce. No one else will do it for us.
What does
WoodLinks USA do: Woodlinks USA assists in
establishing a modern entry level wood manufacturing program in
senior schools designed to meet your local skilled employee
needs.
WoodLinks USA helps to promote the
wood industry as a wise career choice for future entry level and
post secondary level students.
WoodLinks USA trains techincal
teachers and certifies graduate students so that the student is
work ready for the equipment and methods you use in your plant.
WoodLinks USA works together with
supporting companies and associations to provide advice in
forming effective and active industry - education parnterships.
What you can do: Get involved
with your local school board and educational facilities.
Help them get programs established. You can contact
WoodLinks directly, so please help.
WoodLinks USA and its projects are entirely funded by the US
Wood Industry and friends. Please consider supporting
WoodLInks USA through your financial donation (Tax receipts
available) or through your local support of the programs.