Forklift Training Workshop

The Association is offering forklift safety certification workshops for both beginner and experienced forklift operators in Nebraska August 29 & 30. This interactive training includes many hands-on activities, discussions and group problem-solving tasks. All participants will receive a training manual, an operator ID and a certificate of completion. Registration fee: $50 - first registrant & $35 for each additional registrant. Contact Will Rogers at willr@ineda.com to register or for more information. 

 

August 29 | 9:00-11:00 am

Green Line Equipment | 4050 W Stolley Park Rd. | Grand Island, NE 

 

August 30 | 9:00-11:00 am

Logan Contractors Supply | 6544 L St. | Omaha, NE

 

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