Earn Your Forklift Certification: Complete MAPS, ACE, and Coursework!

This Caterpillar Forklift training class will allow students to earn a certificate and will cover the following information:

• Lift truck fundamentals
• Safe load-handling techniques
• Principles of Stability; balance and capacity
• Refueling IC trucks
• Pre-operation inspection
• Charging batteries for electric trucks
• Safety guidelines for operating lift trucks

Remember, you’re registering for the waitlist!

If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact the Adult Education Department at 251-662-5370

FORKLIFT PROGRAM SCHEDULE - 3 Weeks Course

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 9am - 1pm

Online coursework required

The Adult Education Career Pathways, help students develop essential workforce skills, including: Computer Literacy, Math for Work, Financial Literacy, Workplace Communication, Workplace Etiquette, Resolving Problems in the Workplace, Healthy Workplace Environment, Employment Preparation, Workplace Safety, and much more!

Successful completion also leads to scholarships, articulated credit, and certificates.

*Student MUST meet requirements for fee waiver*

This class provides students portable, industry-recognized credentials which will provide them opportunities to enroll in one of Bishop State's many non-credit Workforce Development Programs such as the Alabama Power Lineman Program, Ingall's Marine Electrical and Shipfitter programs, ALDOT's Heavy Highway Construction Program, and the NABTU Construction program. Each of these programs would lead to high-wage, high-demand employment in the region. Essential Employability Skills are embedded in the curriculum.

- TABE M  -Reading / Math (Pre-Test)

-Safety Credential - NCCER Core or MSSC Safety

-OSHA 10 (Online) General Industry or Construction

-Workkeys National Career Readiness Certificate

- Caterpillar Forklift Certification

- TABE M- Reading  / Math (Post-test)

** YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE WAITLIST! **

Students will receive their certification for this class after they have completed MAPS, ACE and all coursework.

Designed for individuals entering or advancing in healthcare roles, this program equips students with essential knowledge and hands-on skills to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care across all age groups.

• ACE (Alabama Career Essentials) – Develop core employability skills and earn credentials such as the ACT NCRC, Alabama Certified Employee Certificate, and potential college credit.
• MAPS: Healthcare – Self-paced, online training focused on foundational knowledge for entry-level roles in the healthcare industry.
• ACT WorkKeys – A nationally recognized assessment measuring applied reading, writing, math, and essential workplace skills. Scores align with job profiles used by employers to hire, train, and retain a high-performing workforce.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate – equipping participants with the skills to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants, toddlers, and adults.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to enter the culinary field with stackable credentials and a strong foundation for future success.

**YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE WAITLIST**

HYBRID COURSE | 1-WEEK PROGRAM

Jumpstart your culinary career with this fast-paced, one-week hybrid course designed to build essential workplace and industry-specific skills. Participants will complete:

• ACE (Alabama Career Essentials) – Develop core employability skills and earn credentials such as the ACT NCRC, Alabama Certified Employee Certificate, and potential college credit.
• MAPS: Hospitality & Tourism – Self-paced, online training focused on foundational knowledge for entry-level roles in the hospitality and culinary industries.The Hospitality and Tourism Cluster prepares learners for careers in the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreational events, and travel-related services—industries that operate in communities around the world.
• ACT WorkKeys – A nationally recognized assessment measuring applied reading, writing, math, and essential workplace skills. Scores align with job profiles used by employers to hire, train, and retain a high-performing workforce.
• Food Handlers Certificate – Gain essential food safety knowledge and earn a certificate required by many employers in the food service industry.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to enter the culinary field with stackable credentials and a strong foundation for future success.

**YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE WAITLIST**

HYBRID COURSE | 3-WEEK PROGRAMP

Prepare for high-demand careers with this 3-week hybrid course that includes:

• ACE (Alabama Career Essentials) –  Develop core employability skills and earn credentials such as the ACT NCRC, Alabama Certified Employee Certificate, and potential college credit.
• MAPS: Construction & Manufacturing – Self-paced, online training focused on foundational and industry-specific skills for entry-level roles in construction and manufacturing.
• OSHA 10 General Industry – Online, OSHA-authorized safety training covering workplace hazards, rights, and responsibilities. Earn your official OSHA 10 card from the U.S. Department of Labor.
• ACT WorkKeys – A job skills assessment measuring applied reading, writing, math, and essential workplace skills. Scores align with job profiles used by employers to hire, train, and retain a high-performing workforce.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking stackable credentials and a strong start in the workforce.

**YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE WAITLIST**