Forest Technology: Selected Two-Year Programs and Their Graduates

Key Points

• The study shows that training programs for forest technicians can enhance employment opportunities in the field.
• Employment and training data were collected during the winter of 1967-68 from graduates of Lassen College and Paul Smith's College.
• The analysis involved examining program outcomes and suggesting practical guidelines for future forest technician training.
• The implications point to the need for structured training programs to better prepare graduates for employment challenges.