Approved by local employers, this 10-week program provides all the entry-level and career advancement skills for the manufacturing, warehouse, transportation and logistics field. The program is taught by Tacoma Community College faculty using interactive video technology connecting students at the Tacoma, Yakima and Longview Goodwill Work Opportunity Centers. Classes are kept small, allowing for hands-on support in the classroom.
The course includes:
- basic computer skills
- customer service
- work-readiness
- a general warehouse clerk certificate
- forklift certification offered off-site, one day only from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m
- on-the-job work experience completed at an employer’s location and may vary from 3 to 6 weeks long
- placement assistance
Getting Started
Classes are offered two times a year. To qualify, you must be 18 years or older and meet motivational guidelines. See Session Information below for details on orientation and class dates.
TACOMA Info Sessions | Start Time 9 am
FEB 24
MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, or 31
Classes start April 4th, 2017 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm Monday – Friday
YAKIMA Info Sessions | 10 am-11 am OR 1 pm-2 pm
JAN 31
FEB 15, 23
MAR 13
Classes start April 4th, 2017 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm Monday – Friday
LONGVIEW Info Sessions
JAN 12 | 2 pm-3 pm
FEB 23 | 10 am-11 am
MAR 16 | 2 pm-3 pm
Classes start April 4th, 2017 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm Monday – Friday
Goodwill Work Opportunity Center of Cowlitz County | 1030 15th Ave. Suite 300 Longview, WA 98632 | 360.501.8345
Funding
Goodwill does not charge individuals for the cost of training. Please contact the Program for further information.
