<ul><li>The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation America are collaborating to launch a national apprenticeship program for forestry technicians.</li><li>The program aims to address current and future staffing needs and provide career opportunities to underrepresented groups.</li><li>Forestry technicians play a crucial role in the agency, but there is a turnover rate of about 10% annually.</li><li>The apprenticeship program will help fill critical roles and pilot programs will be launched in multiple states by late 2025.</li></ul>

USDA Forest Service, IWSI America to launch national apprenticeship program

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