Retirements and recruitment difficulties threaten the forestry sector in central sweden. At Älvdalens utbildningscenter however almost all students get jobs right after graduation.
The forestry sector in central sweden faces major challenges because many experienced workers are retiring. This increases the pressure to find new forces at the same time as it has become harder to attract young people to forestry educations.
The industry warns that the staff shortage can lead to necessary forest care not being carried out which in the long run affects the entire sector negatively. Especially small and medium-sized companies are hit hard.
At Älvdalens utbildningscenter belief in the future is strong. Almost all students get jobs directly after graduation. 19-year-old Viktor Karlsson says he enjoys being out in nature and finds it calm and pleasant. If you do not want to meet people then you do not have to.
