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IExcavator Operator
Henry Hale really likes getting outdoors and works with "a good bunch of guys. >> read more

B.A. Applied Science (Agriculture & Forestry) Massey University
Aaron Baker's farming background led him to a degree in Agriculture. >> read more

Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Rusell Judd knew early that he wanted a career with the same "great outdoors, adrenaline and physical challenge" mix, he'd enjoyed growing up. >> read more

Information services support specialist
A career that has grown from the cutting edge of the mill to the cutting edge of information technology - all with the active support of his employers. >> read more

Operations effectiveness
No, he's not the rock singer, but Carter Holt Harvey's Dave Dobbin, with a Bachelor of Industrial Technology (Hons) plus a Master of Technology (Hons), is a star in his own right. >> read more

Quality Controller
"Army Brat" Carwyn Herewini's seen a bit of the world - he attended the NZ forces school in Singapore where his father was. >> read more

Forestry Production and Thinning / Technical Services Co-ordinator
"Nowadays it can be quite hard to get a career," says Delila Messent. >> read more

Second-in-charge Mill Manager
They said Te Aroha raised TK Dewes could have made a career out of rugby. But rugby's loss was forestry's gain. >> read more

Certified Accountant
"In forestry you're dealing with real things", says Sharon Crocker. >> read more

Log Export Scheduler
For Josh Bannan forestry is in his blood - both his father and his uncle are foresters. >> read more

Harvesting Quality Control Auditor
Salena Kahika is employed, in a responsible position, working on gaining a National Certificate and travelling. >> read more

Timber Grader
When he's not grading timber, Holden Commodore enthusiast, Brett Jackson, is auditing and assessing people who work on the grading line, increasing the skill levels in his chosen industry. >> read more

Modern Apprentice
Ryan is attending block courses at Waiariki Institute of Technology Wood Processing TITC, organised by FITEC. >> read more

FITEC's Trainee of the Year
Trainee of the Year Kirk Bruce kept it in the family when he accepted his award from Gary McCormack at Rotorua in May 2001. >> read more