Warehouse & Safety Skills training program
BUILDING A SKILLS FOUNDATION
The Warehouse and Safety Skills Training Program is a paid, six-week program that introduces trainees to the equipment, operations, and important safety considerations associated with working in warehouse or material-handling positions. Trainees are coached with equipment like pallet jacks, walk-behinds, and forklifts and cover inventory and OSHA standards topics. This program follows the RISE Up curriculum, established by big-box stores like Macy’s and Home Depot, to familiarize trainees with what it takes to be successful in the retail workplace. Upon course completion, trainees can test to receive the RISE Up credential.
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Qualifications to participate
- Individuals ages 18-65+
- Documented intellectual and physical disability and/or mental illness with an Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Desire to develop skills for competitive employment.
- Must reside within our 22 county service area and able to secure reliable transportation to our Johnston, Iowa Headquarters training location.
- Eligible for authorization by HCBS, private pay, or other funding source.
- Able to self-administer all medications.
- Independent in self-care needs.
- Not harmful to self or others.
