NAWLA WOOD BASICS COURSE

Spring Wood Basics | Corvallis, OR | May 6-10

Employees need that training and confidence to help a company grow and prosper. Companies need employees who know they will receive the training they need to do a good job.

That’s where Wood Basics comes in. Hosted twice a year, NAWLA’s Wood Basics course provides companies and employees the chance to invest in the future. Whether it is a new employee just starting in the industry or a veteran who is moving into a new field, the course will provide the student and company with the resources to succeed.


An Immersive Learning Experience

The Wood Basics Course provides companies and employees the chance to invest in the future. Whether it is a new employee just starting in the industry or a veteran who is moving into a new field, this course will provide the student and company with the resources to succeed. Wood Basics is a four-day immersion class that includes both classroom training and field operations. The curriculum encompasses the entire spectrum of the forest products industry: from seed to tree, from production to sales.


Smaller Cohorts by Design

Each cohort allows the opportunity for a more intimate, learning experience with classes taught by industry professionals, covering the topics of:

  • Negotiations Training
  • Product Segmentation
  • Ask the Experts Panel
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Forest Management & Operations

The Legacy of NAWLA's Wood Basics

The NAWLA Wood Basics Course started in 1981 to educate and develop a skilled workforce for the forest products industry. More than 1,500 professionals have graduated from the course since its inception, representing a broad cross section of the industry. Since that time, the curriculum has evolved with the industry, in areas such as technology and global trade. Today, Wood Basics provide companies with the best value and options to ensure employees have the tools and knowledge to help them succeed.

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