09/18/2026
Interested in working in forest management in Appalachia? Check out this great training opportunity from our friends at Appalachian Carbon Exchange and Coalfield Development!
As a part of ACE's mission and through funding awarded to us from the USFS, Appalachian Carbon Exchange is investing in Appalachian people and Appalachian forests—creating accessible pathways into forestry careers while building the skilled workforce our region needs for the future. That being said: Kentucky friends help us spread the word that registration for our upcoming forestry workforce training in Rowan County is open! This training is of no cost to participants and participants will be paid to participate. Trainees will receive industry recognized certifications, hands-on job training, and wraparound support.
TRAINING AREAS INCLUDE:
👨🚒 Wildland Fire Management Training with field components
🌿 Commercial Herbicide/Pesticide License
🌳 Forestry Worker Certification
👨⚕️ First Aid and CPR
🚧 Chainsaw Safety
👷♂️ OSHA 10
💻Northstar Digital Literacy
ACE is partnering with Coalfield Development to provide a lower barrier to entry into forestry fields. Needed devices, equipment, and PPE will be provided. Trainees will be connected with potential employers and further educational opportunities at the end of the training. This course is designed to open you up to a variety of different job opportunities including:
🍃 Utility vegetation management & right-of-way clearing crews
🔥 Wildland fire and prescribed fire crews
🌲 Forestry technicians & forest management crews
🦌 Wildlife and habitat management technicians
🌄Groundskeeping, parks & land maintenance
🏗 General industry, construction & environmental field work
📋 Independent forestry & land management contracting
🗓This training will begin October 5 and end November 13th with the job fair. The training is 5 days a week from 9am to 3pm in Morehead, Kentucky on Morehead State University’s campus. You can find the registration link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forestry-worker-certification-training-tickets-2001068353312
Thank you to all of the partners who have helped shape this training to be successful and make an impact here in the Appalachian region of KY:
U.S. Forest Service
Coalfield Development Corporation
Shaping Our Appalachian Region
The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Kentucky Division of Forestry
Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council
Morehead State University
Maysville Community and Technical College
Please share with your network and if you’re interested in being involved at the job fair, reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].
* Registration does not guarantee enrollment. A Coalfield representative will reach out to complete enrollment.
* Partially funded by US Forest Service.
