The consequences surrounding the CoronaVirus have brought our modern times fear, confusion, and a sense of helplessness. That said, we’ve also learned a lot. While there’s no denying that the Covid-19 CoronaVirus pandemic has impacted the economy and the labor market, particularly given the soaring and record number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits, it’s…
“I literally went from a general warehouse worker with no skill to a person who can go anywhere in the United States of America and secure employment with no problem. (Forklift is in very high demand!)” ~ Christopher Atkinson This is the story of Christopher Atkinson. Christopher was “tired of general warehouse labor” and decided…
Advance Your Career - In our last blog, we discussed the importance of investing in yourself so you can advance your career. If that blog wasn't enough to convince you, here are a few more reasons to invest in yourself to earn your forklift certification from American Forklift Training Centers, INC. and advance your career.1)…
Investing In Your Career - There’s a saying ... everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. Therefore, if you want to see different results, you have to do different things, as it’s insanity to do the same thing over and over again and expect different outcomes. So, what results…
Forklift Accidents – Approximately 90% of all forklifts in the United States will be involved in some sort of forklift accident over its useful life (approximately over eight years). About 11% of all active forklifts in the United States will be involved in some sort of forklift accident each year. Why such numbers? Forklift accidents…
Building Business Relationships - “Partnership is not a posture but a process – a continuous process that grows stronger each year as we devote ourselves to common tasks.” – John F. Kennedy At American Forklift Center, Inc. we are committed to not only helping our students learn how to safely and properly operate a forklift,…
Outdoor Forklifts – Over the years, we have talked a lot about forklifts primarily being used for lifting heavy materials off of shelves and/or moving loads in and out of shipping trucks. We have discussed the many benefits of working in a warehouse setting and the lucrative opportunities available to those working in the warehouse…
Logistics Manager - Forklift jobs are not only great careers, but they are gateway jobs – allowing forklift operators to grow into six figure, managerial positions with some strategic career planning, hard work, and confidence to take advantage of the great opportunities that come along the way. As described in previous blogs, forklift operators play…
American Forklift Training Centers, INC. En Commerce, CA Según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de EE. UU. (BLS), el mercado laboral para los conductores de montacargas continuará creciendo en la próxima década, con un crecimiento del 6% hasta al menos 2026. De hecho, obtener su certificación de montacargas es solo el primer paso para ingresar…
Urgent Forklift Training and Certification - There are situations when you just need to obtain your forklift certification ASAP! Perhaps you’re going to attend an interview or a job hiring event and you want to walk into your appointment / event all geared up with your forklift certification. Or, perhaps you’re an employer and realize…