Careers in Woodworking

What makes woodworking such an exciting field for a person seeking a career?

• there are currently many more vacant jobs in the industry than skilled applicants.
• the wage and salary rates are attractive and competitive with other technology industries.
• the industry is in a technological revolution and needs young people with skills ranging from hands-on manufacturing capabilities to computer-based engineering knowledge.
• there is an unprecedented opportunity for advancement within companies.

Graduates of woodworking programs are reaping the benefits of these opportunities.

• 100% of 2010 graduates of the Woodworking Technician and Woodworking Technology Architectural Millwork Co-op programs at the Woodworking Centre of Ontario found employment within six months of graduation.
• Their starting salaries ranged from $25,000 to $65,000 with an average salary of $34,500.

Want to know more?

• Woodlinks is an excellent resource for investigating careers in the woodworking industries.
• Contact the Woodworking Centre to discuss your possibilities with our staff.