Have you questioned whether you “need a forklift certificate?” Well, to answer in one word, “yes.” Whether you work for a small or large company, per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, you must have a valid forklift certification to operate a forklift. Their reasoning is simple - would you want drivers to drive cars without…
At the time we are publishing this article, it’s February 2022 and accordingly we want to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year and a Happy Valentine’s Day! With it being Chinese New Year, did you know it’s the Year of the Tiger? This got us thinking. What does the “Year of the Tiger” symbolize?…
Invest in Yourself - There’s an old saying that “you get what you pay for,” and we couldn’t agree more. For instance, have you ever had a hair cut at a beauty school? Although you’re paying quite less for the service, your stylist doesn’t hold as much experience as a professional barber or stylist. Accordingly,…
New Year, New You! - One thing beautiful about life is that each day brings a new beginning and an opportunity to start again. Although powerful, many take this simple fact for grant it. With the new year among us, however, consider this as an additional reminder that you can start again. You can reset…
American Forklift Training Centers, INC. brings 15+ years of onsite forklift certification, providing employers comprehensive, OSHA compliant, forklift training - where your employees will learn how to operate forklifts safely, properly, and efficiently.Our training consists of serving your employees with formal instructions, practical demonstrations, hands-on training, and an evaluation of their performance to ensure they…
California’s Cost of Living is on the RiseIf California wasn’t expensive enough, it’s frustrating to experience skyrocketing inflation rates push prices up even further. We’re not just talking about increased pricing for entertainment and fine dining, but rather, we’re talking about your everyday necessities - housing (i.e. rent), owning a car, gas, food, clothing, and…
Forklift Opportunities Await - Have you recently noticed the number of hiring signs posted around the community or job openings listed online? Well, reports have recently revealed that there are 8.4 million unemployed Americans, but 10 million job openings. In other words, there are nearly one million more job openings in the United States than…
Artist and entrepreneur, Sorelle Amore, once said, “Abundance and prosperity is a human right and you [can] reclaim that right.” In other words, it’s your basic right to control your wealth. Therefore, if you’re struggling financially, know that you do have the power to make a change. You do have the strength and opportunities to…
Job Fair - At American Forklift Training Centers, INC, we strive to be more than just your typical forklift school. We are committed to helping students and the community not only learn how to safely and properly operate a forklift and earn their forklift certification, but we want to help you find your next job.…
Toxic Work Environment - Not Worth It - We recently read that the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, resulting in approximately one third of their life. With such an investment in time, it’s important to avoid working in a toxic work environment. Toxic work environments breed stress, negativity, and…