WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

 

What is the WICA Program?

 

This a warehouse training program for young adults between the ages of 18 - 25 who want more than a job, they want a career.  It is FREE TRAINING  made possible by a government grant and classes are held at Baltimore City Community College.

 

Participants wll develop the skill sets necessary to gain employment in a variety of position within warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management. This is accomplished through its Warehouse and Inventory Control Associate (WICA) program that provides students with hands-on training in conjunction with classroom instruction.

 

Utilizing a mock warehouse, students gain experience using various materials, equipment and inventory control techniques. They will take the OSHA-10 General Industry Training Certification and the Forklift  Operations & Safety Certification courses.  These are important in any warehousing and distribution environment.

 

Upon completion, students will obtain the professional designation of Certified Logistics Associate (CLA).  This is a professional certification developed by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).  

 

For additional information please contact Francine Hyman at 410 462 8262 or 301-298-5543.

NOTE:

There are a few steps you need be complete before final admittance into the program. So if you are interested, send your resume to or call or Francine Hyman at 301-298-5543 today to get started.

 

Also, you will need to be able to perform the following:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic (math)

• Ability to communicate – oral and written

• Drive and determination

• Honesty and integrity

• Ability to lift 35 - 50 pounds and occasionally more

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work in a hot/cold non-climate controlled environment

• Pass a criminal background check (some exceptions will be considered)

• Pass a clinical drug test