Employment and Training Assistance

Our training programs are designed with the current job market in mind to assist Veterans in acquiring the necessary skills to compete for demanding positions and to earn a livable wage.

Every Veteran enrolled in the employment and training program is assigned to a job developer with the ultimate goal of finding employment.

The following training programs are offered free to eligible Veterans:

• ServSafe Food Safety Management Certification Training – A two-day, 16-hour training in preparation for the ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute Conference for food protection.  Please Note: The two days of training include a 1 day self-study period prior to the actual training (book is given in advance). After that there is 1 day of lecture and testing with the instructor.

• OSHA Forklift Certification Training – A one-day, 8-hour course in preparation for various warehouse positions. Classes are held every Saturday. Training curriculum includes: OASHA Regulations, Best Practices for Lifting, Moving & Carrying loads, Daily Operational & Functional Inspections & Tests, General Operating and Safety Best Practices, Hands-on Introduction to Forklift Units, Driving Tests for Hand / Eye Coordination and Functional Operation and the OSHA Forklift Certification Test.

• Introduction to Computers Class – A 20-day course specifically designed to cultivate computer skills.  This introduction course provides essential skills needed to begin computing with confidence.

Interested in learning more?  Please call 215-923-2600 and ask to speak with our employment and training department.

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