Woodworking

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.
Overall employment is expected to decline.
Job prospects will be best for highly skilled woodworkers who produce customized output, which is less susceptible to automation and import competition, and for those who know how to operate computerized numerical control (CNC) machines.
Employment is highly sensitive to economic cycles; during economic downturns, workers are subject to layoffs or reductions in hours.