Idaho Forest Group

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IFG is proud to be a benefactor of the Idaho Humanities Council's inspiring lecture series featuring New York Times best-selling author and columnist, David Brooks. His thought-provoking perspectives on building deeper connections and fostering empathy and understanding underscores the timeless importance of building stronger, more compassionate communities. We’re grateful to all who attended and to the Idaho Humanities Council for their commitment to meaningful dialogue and positive change. Here’s to more conversations that bridge divides and bring us closer! #CommunityMatters #IdahoHumanitiesCouncil #DavidBrooks https://lnkd.in/gjYCVkrT

Idaho Forest Group appreciates the support of Idaho Governor, Brad Little, who stated yesterday “Idaho is home to over 20 million acres of forest land that act as a huge driver of Idaho’s economy. This #nationalforestproductsweek I want to thank all our forest products businesses for their hard work & commitment to maintaining healthy forests here in Idaho!” We'd also like to thank the Governor-appointed commission members of the Idaho Forest Products Commission who reflect the milling, logging, transportation, and timber-managing segments of our industry and help ensure balanced and sustained timber, wildlife, recreation and scenic beauty for the welfare of our state’s citizens. #IdahoForestGroup #IFPC #AWC

October 20-26 is #NationalForestProducts Week! Here are some interesting facts about the contributions the wood products, forestry, and logging industries make to our nation and our communities: -500,000 jobs across the U.S. -$600 million in state & local taxes -$31+ billion in payroll nationally   Wood products are a sustainable, renewable building material that offer a carbon-sequestering alternative to other building materials. IFG supports healthy forests and sustainable wood products and celebrates our valuable partners in our industry.   Learn more about the industry’s economic impact in your state by visiting the American Wood Council (AWC) website at: https://lnkd.in/eE4dsN4z

As an operation that relies on technology and robotics, IFG is a proud supporter of the University of Idaho's Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics. Earlier this year, IFG helped support four new FANUC collaborative robots (aka, Cobots) in the U of I robotics labs in Moscow and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. IFG knows that by supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, we are better positioned to cultivate a skilled future workforce and drive efficiencies in manufacturing through innovation, advanced technologies, and problem-solving expertise. #govandals #STEM #WorkforceDevelopment

IFG's Registered Apprenticeship Program has helped build valuable skills and launched careers for millwrights, heavy equipment technicians, boiler/kiln operators, filer fitters, saw filer/bencher head filers, and industrial electricians. We are honored to help develop the careers of talented people, like Dylan, and are proud that our program has resulted in an increased retention rate in participants. Thank you to Forest Resources Association for allowing Dylan, Marie, and Tommy a platform to share IFG's successes as well as resources for others in our industry about creating a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Are you an employer eager to feed your workforce pipeline and build skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen? Visit https://lnkd.in/eZGmrRJB to learn more! #SkilledTrades #CareerDevelopment #ForestProductsCareers ifg.com/careers

IFG stands with the American Wood Council and all U.S. manufacturers in support of Manufacturing Day 2024. Manufacturing Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. Idaho’s 207 member manufacturers and organizations collaborate to address collective challenges and build excitement about manufacturing careers that help Idaho communities and future generations thrive. ifg.com/careers #MFGDay24 #ForestProducts #CareerDevelopment

Idaho Forest Group is proud to have partnered with many stakeholders to ensure the long-term protection and restoration of nearly 2,000 acres of forested lands and 10 miles of waterway. Read this recent short write-up about the project or visit ifg.com/conservation to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gN3gBztb

Idaho Forest Group’s operations rely on a complex system of online and digital platforms and we depend on our expert IT team to keep our organization protected from cybercriminals. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the theme ‘Secure Our World’ encourages all of us to take four easy steps each day to ensure online safety. Think before you click! Links in spam and phishing emails can allow scammers to access sensitive information, such as your location, device information, passwords, and credit card information. IFG is proud to support this critically important online safety awareness and education initiative. Visit this link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eU_sZX28 #Cybersecurity #SecureOurWorld #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Through apprenticeship programs, we create a skilled workforce, boost local economies, and open doors to lifelong opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. IFG Director of Training and Development, Marie Price, recently spoke about the hands-on experience and professional training IFG supports to help build rewarding careers in the forest products industry. “When someone is eager to learn, has a strong work ethic, can reason, and wants to grow with our company, we are willing to invest in that person, because we want to keep them, and we want them to grow with us.” Millwrights, industrial electricians, log truck drivers, and heavy-duty mechanics are in particularly high demand at IFG’s sawmills. To read more about IFG’s apprenticeship program, read Marie’s recent interview with the Forest Resources Association (FRA) by clicking this link https://lnkd.in/eF35GNsE #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment