Whether working in the forest or making forest products, there's a great job waiting for you!
Minnesota's forests provide more than recreation and majestic beauty, they provide opportunities for a wide variety of rewarding careers. That's because the worldwide popularity of Minnesota's forest products means there will continue to be a need for talented men and women to play many vital roles.
Executive Vice President of MFI opening
Rick Horton has announced his impeding retirement, so Minnesota Forest Industries is seeking qualified applicants to fill this role. Click the Job Description to learn more.
- Accountant
- Biologist
- Boiler Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Communications Specialist
- Conservationist
- Diesel Mechanic
- Ecologist
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrician
- Environmental Planner
- Financial Analyst
- Forest Fire Fighter
- Forester
- Furniture Maker
- Habitat Manager
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Logger
- Lumber Grader
- Machinist
- Maintenance Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Millwright
- Nurse
- Office Professional
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumber
- Process Engineer
- Pulp and Paper Specialist
- Purchasing Agent
- Quality Control Technician
- Researcher
- Resin Technologist
- Safety Engineer
- Sales Representative
- Sawfiler
- Sawmill Supervisor
- Surveyor
- Trucker
- Waste Management Operator
- Welder
- Wildlife Biologist
- Wood Technologist
Classes to Take in High School
It’s not too early to start planning if you’re thinking of a career in forestry or the forest products industry. Ask your school counselor for more specific information, but some courses that would be valuable to you include these:
- Algebra
- Biology
- Calculus
- Career and Technical Education
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Introduction to Natural Resources
- Math
- Outdoor Studies
- Trade and Industrial Education
- Trigonometry
Forestry Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has several excellent post-secondary schools dedicated to forestry education, making it convenient for you to gain the skills needed close to home.
View these schools to learn more about what each offers.
