Wood Tech

NHLA Lumber Grading Short Course
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-05 | WV Wood Technology Center
WVWTC is proud to partner with the National Hardwood Lumber Association to bring their 4-day short course to the very heart of West Virginia’s hardwood industry. This 4-day course includes a thorough study and explanation of the NHLA Rules Book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. This course is math-intensive and provides yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, and management level personnel with an introduction to lumber inspection.
The class starts on Monday, May 2 and goes until May 5. To book a spot, please click on May 2nd below. That will include all 4 days.

Get Ready Hardwood Manufacturing Technician
2022-03-06 - 2022-03-18
In partnership with RCHA’s WORC Program, this 2-week course provides safety training, forklift training, and machine basics to those interested in working in the hardwood industry. Contact WORC at 304-636-6495 x 39 to register.

Pre-Apprentice Electrical Training
2022-02-15 - 2022-03-01
In this 4-session project-based class, students receive instruction and hands-on training on how to design, select and prepare material, assemble, and finish. This is a great class to continue building basic woodworking skills.

Pre-Apprentice Plumbing Training
2022-02-01 - 2022-02-15
WVWTC now offers area youth an opportunity to see what entering the plumbing trade entails. Our pre-apprentice training programs are only an introduction intended to provide some instruction and hands-on experience giving students some real-world practice prior to making their career choice.
