Prospective employers include the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, private industry and consultants, contractors, and the State Department of Forestry.
Many graduates continue their education at a university.
Forest Resources Technology offers the Associate of Applied Science degree AAS in Forest Management, which is recognized by the Society of American Foresters. Students normally enter the program in the fall term, taking up to 30 hours of class including extensive field laboratory trips per week. At the end of the first year, students obtain summer work experience jobs - frequently with their future permanent employer. These classes are designated to meet related degree requirements at Oregon State University, University of Idaho, and University of Montana. Good coordination, the ability to lift heavy objects, climb steep slopes, and general fitness improve the students' prospects for success in the program and the job market.