Introduction to Industry: Warehouse and Logistics Training

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region ETPL
The Introduction to Industry: Warehouse & Logistics Skills Training Program provides approximately twelve (12) hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training each week for six (6) weeks. Classes are small, allowing for hands-on support in the classroom, and to qualify, students must be at least 18 years of age.This course prepares the participants for entry-level jobs in the warehousing and logistics industry as well as production and transportation. Students will complete course work in work readiness, in-depth discussions with area employers, visits and tours of select facilities and skills training in OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, principles of LEAN and forklift. Participants will be attending online lecture and lab sessions to complete their assigned material.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,500.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Tacoma

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

18 years of age and older

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Forklift Certificate, OSHA 10 Certificate, First Aid/CPR Certificate, LEAN Certificate

Certification/license test preparation provided

Forklift Certificate, OSHA 10 Certificate, First Aid/CPR Certificate, LEAN Certificate

Employment performance results

Program type

Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations

Completion rate

51%

Employment rate

62%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$17.65

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,167.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations

Other Industries

50%

Manufacturing

33%

Transportation and Warehousing

17%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
37
Completion rate
51%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
70%
Female
30%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
8%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
20%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
49%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
5%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
31%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
16%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
46%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
7%