From classrooms to the forest: California’s Shasta College trains next-gen loggers, filling 6,000 vacancies annually

Shasta College’s logging apprenticeship program in Northern California is addressing the labor shortage in the logging industry by training students for modern, year-round logging operations. The program provides hands-on experience with advanced machinery, leading to high employment rates for graduates. It plays a crucial role in filling the 6,000 vacant logging jobs annually across the US, especially in rural areas. With growing federal support, the program helps both local industries and students secure long-term careers.