Wood Products Technology

Wood Products Technology is a one-of-a-kind program in New York state, designed to train students for employment in finish carpentry, cabinet-making, furniture production, and wood manufacturing industries. The major begins with a survey of the industry and an introduction to the use of commercial cabinet-making equipment. Students learn wood
properties and identification, manufacturing and grading at the sawmill, and seasoning. Students also learn about the use of adhesives, finishes, and wood laminates. The program allows students to choose from two concentrations, Finish Carpentry or Furniture Production and Business.

Transfer Opportunities:
The Wood Products Technology program transfers to baccalaureate programs in construction technology and wood science and engineering at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. Students planning to transfer should take math through MATH 151 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I.

Career Opportunities:
Students who choose Wood Technology and Residential Construction options generally obtain high paying management/leadership jobs in the industry. Some of their career choices are as follows:

• Lumber industry
• Architectural millwork
• Furniture industry
• Research
• Teaching
• Construction management
• Sales representative
• Overseas jobs, consulting

Required: minimum high school average in the C to C+ range, two units each of defined math and science.
Desired: one additional unit of defined math and science.