GFF is supporting initiatives to improve access to forestry and forest product manufacturing careers and expand workforce readiness training through the Technical College System of Georgia.
Total direct and indirect employment in Georgia from the forest industry
Wages and salaries earned by forest industry employees
Ranked as critically dependent on the forest industry
U.S. consumers owe a collective $1.6 trillion in outstanding student debt, and an estimated 40% of college graduates are underemployed, working in a career that is misaligned to their skillset. We have an opportunity to expand forestry related workforce readiness training programs through the Georgia Technical College System to develop increased access to forestry careers.
The Georgia Forestry Foundation will soon receive results from a labor study for the forestry sector of Georgia conducted at The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. The study intends to help the industry gain a better understanding of:
This study gathered information on current practices, employment data, and opinions on trends and solutions in the labor sector. Of critical importance is understanding the current and potential future obstacles to hiring, developing and retaining the top talent needed to remain a locally, regionally, and globally competitive industry.
We are continuing to identify solutions to improve the efficiency and productivity of the entire forestry supply chain. To learn more about how you can support our efforts, contact Development Coordinator Olivia Parrott, or sign up to receive updates from us below.