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Workshops and Training OpportunitiesThe Wood Education and Resource Center is working with various partners throughout the eastern United States in sponsoring, developing and hosting various workshops and training opportunities for the primary and secondary hardwood industries. Please check this site periodically for upcoming events. Hone! Your Skills in the Hardwood Industry. Are you looking for training for your employees? Are you a trainer looking for students? Then Hone! was made for you! This free on-line database lets you register your training needs and opportunities, and matches you with the right people. Download the brochure for more information. Registration is free! Workshop Information
Events
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Archived Workshop Presentations |
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If you've missed a webcast, many of them are archived here or on the Webcast Archive link to the right. Check each listing for available ISA CEU credit. |
Tools for Advancing the National Wood Flooring Association's Responsible Procurement Program
Wood Education & Resource Center
Princeton, WV
January 4, 2012
1 - 5 p.m.Share the findings, work products and other outcomes of the Wood Education & Resource Center funded project, "Advancing the National Wood Flooring Association's Responsible Procurement Program (RPP)."
Vacuum/Steam Treatment of Wood Pallets and Pallet Stringers
Wood Education & Resource Center
Princeton, WV
January 18, 2012
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.New treating technology for compliance with ISPM 15. Presented by Drs. Zhangjing Chen and Marshall White,
Department of Wood Science and Forest Products, Virginia Tech. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Chen at (540)231-4403.
Leadership Conference for Promoting Locally Made US Wood Products
Wood Education & Resource Center
Princeton, WV
March 22, 2012An educational and networking event to support locally made US wood products. It's an opportunity to learn the latest thinking on how to grow the use of US hardwoods for value-added wood products like cabinets, furniture and millwork as well as marketing wood for local use of biomass energy. Lunch is included in the $35 Registration Fee. For more information, contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034.
Small Sawmill Business Strategies and Hands-On Demonstrations
Wood Education & Resource Center
Princeton, WV
April 5, 2012Classroom lectures cover equipment currently available for small sawmill and lumber drying operations, how to saw for improving hardwood lumber grades, basics of the hardwood lumber grading system, lumber drying basics, heating a kiln with a stick wood water stove, profitable business and marketing strategies, and how to make value-added products beyond green and kiln dried lumber. Business topics will also be covered. Lunch is included in the $35 registration fee. For more information, contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034.
New Technology for Value-Added Wood Products
Wood Education & Resource Center
Princeton, WV
May 3, 2012New technology is coming to the wood products industry every day and this is the place to come and hear the latest. We are inviting equipment, software and tooling vendors to come show us their latest efforts to be better, faster and cheaper with the newest technology. Lunch is included in the $35 registration fee. For more information, contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034.
8 North Court St. Suite 411
Athens, OH 45701
740-593-8733
Contact: Nora McDougall
www.nnfp.org