Forklift Training & Certification

Build Skills. Earn a Credential. Open the Door to Employment.

Dreams Are Possible offers OSHA-compliant forklift operator training designed to help individuals gain an in-demand workforce credential and increase their employment opportunities in warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.

Our program combines classroom instruction with hands-on equipment training led by experienced instructors. Participants who successfully complete the course receive a forklift certification that can strengthen their resume and prepare them for entry-level employment in industries that rely on powered industrial equipment. OSHA standards require both classroom instruction and a practical evaluation before operators are certified.

Whether you are entering the workforce for the first time, changing careers, or adding new skills to your resume, forklift certification can be an important step toward stable employment.


What You’ll Learn

Participants receive instruction in:

  • Forklift safety and OSHA regulations
  • Equipment inspection and maintenance checks
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Load handling and stability
  • Warehouse safety practices
  • Hands-on forklift operation
  • Practical skills evaluation

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

  • Job seekers
  • Individuals changing careers
  • Adults re-entering the workforce
  • Manufacturing and warehouse employees seeking certification
  • Participants in Dreams Are Possible workforce development programs

No previous forklift experience is required.


Program Highlights

  • OSHA-compliant training
  • Classroom and hands-on instruction
  • Experienced certified instructors
  • Small class sizes
  • Certificate awarded upon successful completion
  • Employment-focused workforce development

Recent Success

Dreams Are Possible continues to expand its workforce training opportunities.

July 2026 Forklift Training

  • 10 participants successfully completed certification
  • 100% course completion
  • Graduates prepared for warehouse, manufacturing, and logistics careers

Our next forklift certification class is planned for Fall 2026.


Why Forklift Certification?

Forklift operators are employed in a variety of industries, including:

  • Warehousing
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution Centers
  • Construction Supply
  • Retail Distribution
  • Logistics
  • Shipping & Receiving

Adding forklift certification to your resume demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety and provides employers with confidence that you have received proper operator training.


More Than a Certificate

At Dreams Are Possible, we believe training should lead to opportunity.

Many participants continue receiving support through our workforce development services, including:

  • Career coaching
  • Resume assistance
  • Interview preparation
  • Employer connections
  • Additional workforce certifications

Our goal is not simply to help someone earn a certificate—but to help them build a career.


Register for an Upcoming Class

Interested in our next Forklift Training?

Contact Dreams Are Possible to learn about upcoming class dates, eligibility requirements, and registration.

Dreams Are Possible
1311 W. Olive Street
Bloomington, Illinois

teacher and students

The instructor, Sherry DuBois, teaches students the unique characteristics of a forklift and stresses safety above all else.

students in class

The class component to become a certified forklift driver takes 4 hours.

forklift

The final test required is to maneuver the forklift safely around the barriers, and to lift and move the wooden pallet.