Trade School FAQs

Welcome to our brand new FAQ section, launched on December 1, 2025. Each week we’ll quickly answer common questions about what it means to be a woodworker in today’s world.

While we’re building this, check out our Wood Design Program page for answers to frequently asked questions, or Contact Us with any questions you have.

Thanks, and Long Live Wood.

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Can You Make a Living as a Woodworker?

Woodworking is a real, sustainable career with strong demand in furniture making, cabinetry, restoration, and more. Here’s how trained woodworkers earn a living—and how SBWI helps graduates get there.

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What Kinds of Jobs Are Available After Woodworking School?

Graduates of SBWI’s Wood Design Furniture program land jobs in custom furniture shops, cabinetmaking, restoration, and more. Here’s a look at the most common career paths — and what you could do with woodworking training.