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Career Opportunities
Start your hardwood lumber industry career here.
The hardwood lumber industry drives the U.S. economy, with strong demand for skilled professionals in sawmills, manufacturing, and beyond. Companies seek workers who understand lumber quality, grading, and production. National Hardwood Academy graduates are job-ready, equipped with hands-on skills respected worldwide, unlocking lasting career opportunities in a growing industry.
Hardwood Industry Careers with Strong Growth Potential
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Vital to the U.S. Economy: Ongoing demand for skilled professionals in lumber grading, production, and manufacturing.
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Industry Needs: Sawmills and manufacturing companies require workers trained in lumber quality, NHLA grading rules, and production efficiency.
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Job-Ready Graduates: National Hardwood Academy graduates are equipped with skills recognized nationwide and internationally.
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Graduate Testimonials
“We feel it is extremely important to hire NHLA certified inspectors/graders. Not only did I get my start by attending Inspector Training School, but my youngest son did as well. Graduates know the rules and know what our customers are expecting. Since they understand this, our customers are always happy. When I am ready to send an employee to Inspector Training School, I look for a problem solver. Someone that is ambitious, reliable, and looking to better themselves. Lumber inspectors are revered in this industry, and ITS is a fantastic way to create a great career for yourself. ITS gave me the opportunity to grow in this industry. I have applied the education I got from there throughout my life, and it has been the most important thing that contributed to my success."
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Bucky Pescaglia
President
MO PAC Lumber Company
Career Paths
Hardwood Lumber Grading
Become an expert in evaluating and classifying hardwood lumber. Graders play a vital role in ensuring quality and consistency—skills that are in high demand across sawmills, distribution yards, and manufacturing facilities.
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Hardwood Lumber Sales
Build lasting relationships and connect customers with the right products. Sales professionals combine product knowledge and communication skills to help drive growth for mills, distributors, and manufacturers worldwide.
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Production Management
Lead teams, improve efficiency, and oversee every stage of the hardwood production process. Production managers play a key role in maintaining safety, quality, and profitability within modern manufacturing operations.
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