Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Woodworking occupations

Woodworkers

Most woodworkers are trained on the job; basic machine operations may be learned in a few months, but becoming a skilled woodworker often requires 2 or more years.
Employment of woodworkers is expected to grow more slowly than average through the year 2012. Little or no growth is expected among woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders.
Job prospects will be best for workers with knowledge of computerized numerical control machine tool operation.

Woodworkers, all other

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