Vermont Wood Works Council Workforce Project Report

This report represents a snapshot of where our industry stands today. Compiled through in-depth interviews and site visits across Vermont, it highlights both the strengths and the challenges facing our wood products workforce.

While the findings reveal real constraints—from staffing shortages and training gaps to housing and childcare barriers—they also reveal a deeply committed community of craftspeople, business owners, and leaders ready to build a stronger future together.

This is not a final word, but a starting point. With shared insight, aligned effort, and creative thinking, we believe we can grow beyond these challenges and foster a more resilient, skilled, and sustainable wood manufacturing sector in Vermont.

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