FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Montgomery, Alabama- The Forest Workforce Training Institute (FWTI) is honored to recognize the generous support of Independent Stave Company and its owners, the Boswell family. Independent Stave is a forest products company with deep roots in sustainable forestry and community investment whose significant financial contribution is helping advance workforce development within the forestry and forest products industry.
Their generous investment is directly supporting FWTI’s mission to educate, promote career opportunities, and train the next generation of skilled workers for careers in the forest industry through its ForestryWorks® programming. The funding is strengthening our ability to expand program delivery and increase outreach efforts to students, job seekers, and rural communities across the US.
“Since 1912, Independent Stave Company has been a proven leader not only in the forest sector but also in its commitment to the communities it serves across the world,” said Chris Isaacson, President & CEO of FWTI “Their investment in workforce development ensures that our industry remains strong, sustainable, and well-equipped with the talent needed for the future.”
As a multi-generational, family-owned business, Independent Stave Company understands the importance of cultivating a skilled workforce to support the long-term health of forests and the forest industry. Their contribution reflects a continued commitment to responsible forest management, economic development, and creating meaningful career pathways. FWTI is deeply grateful for their confidence in our mission and their commitment to helping us create lasting impact.
The forest industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy, providing nearly a million jobs and contributing significantly to local and national economic impact. Partnerships like this help ensure the industry continues to thrive by addressing the workforce needs of today and planning for the needs of the future.
For more information about ForestryWorks® and careers in the forest industry, please visit www.forestryworks.com.

About ForestryWorks®

The Forest Workforce Training Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established in 2018 to develop a pipeline of workers for the forest industry. ForestryWorks® is FWTI’s workforce development initiative created to recruit a sustainable supply of qualified workers for the forest industry through forestry education, career promotion, and training solutions.

About Independent Stave Company

Independent Stave Company is a dynamic, family-owned cooperage company reaching customers in more than 40 countries. Founded by the Boswell family, Independent Stave Company still embraces the core values of family, innovation, community, and hard work.

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For more information, please contact:
Emily Vanderford
Forest Workforce Training Institute
evanderford@forestryworks.com
334-481-2150