STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Your Future Has Strong Roots.
From the forest to the mill and everywhere in between, Montana's wood products industry offers opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career.
Whether you're exploring your options or already pursuing a career in the industry, MWPA can help you make connections and discover what's possible.
EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE
Find Your Path in Montana's Wood Products Industry.
There's more to Montana's wood products industry than you might think. Whether you're drawn to the outdoors, enjoy working with your hands, or love solving problems, there are opportunities to turn your interests and skills into a rewarding career.
Forestry & Forest Management
Forest health, stewardship, resource management, and conservation.
Logging & Equipment Operations
Harvesting, heavy equipment, trucking, and field operations.
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Sawmills, wood processing, maintenance, mechanics, and technical trades.
Engineering, Design & Business
Wood product innovation, construction, design, operations, and business management.
Business, Leadership & Industry Support
Marketing, finance, business management, sales, communications, and the people who help Montana's wood products businesses grow and succeed.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Let's Build What's Next.
Curious about Montana's forest products industry? Tell us a little about yourself, what you're studying, and what interests you. Whether you're in high school, college, or a technical program, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Connect with MWPA?
Your Future Starts with a Connection.
You don't have to know exactly where your career will take you to start exploring. Montana's wood products industry offers a wide range of opportunities, from working in the forest to engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades. MWPA can help you learn about the industry, discover career paths, and connect with the people who help keep Montana's forests and communities thriving.
01
Explore Career Paths
Discover the many careers that support Montana's forests and wood products industry, from forestry and logging to engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades.
02
Make Industry Connections
Learn about the businesses, professionals, and organizations working across Montana's forest products industry.
03
Learn About the Industry
Gain a better understanding of responsible forest management, wood products, and the role the industry plays in Montana's communities.
04
Find Your Direction
Whether you're choosing a field of study or preparing to enter the workforce, take the next step toward understanding your options.