Takoda’s short-term training programs are designed to help you get the skills and credentials needed to quickly enter in-demand jobs in construction, transportation, warehousing, and logistics. Our intimate class sizes and caring instructors ensure that you are learning in a supportive and career-focused environment. Training is offered at no cost to students and our career counselors will help you find employment once you graduate. To get started, complete the form below. For questions, call 612.341.3358, x122.
Programs
Warehouse
3 weeks, Monday-Friday
8:30am-3:30pm, In-person
Become certified to operate the small equipment found on construction sites and in warehouses. In just three weeks, you will learn how to operate skid steer loaders, compact excavators, forklifts, utility vehicles, and boom lifts. Students will also be able to attain their OSHA-10 hour certification.
2023 Schedule
November 27 – December 18
2024 Schedule
February 5 -February 26
April 8 – April 26
June 3 – June 28
August 5 – August 23
October 7 – October 25
December 2 – December 19
Class A & B Commercial Drivers’ Permit
6 weeks, Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, Occasional Saturdays
5:30pm-8pm, Hybrid- in-person and distance learning
This six-week program prepares students for testing for either their Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers’ Permit. Once the permit is attained, Takoda staff will help you find a job in the field or guide you to Class A or B behind-the-wheel completion.
Commercial Drivers’ Behind the Wheel
January 8, 2024
2024 Schedule
February 6 – February 22
April 9 – April 25
June 4 – June 20
August 6 – August 22
November 5 – November 21
OSHA-30
1 week, Monday-Friday
8:30am-3:30pm, In-person
This one-week program teaches students the skills and knowledge needed to gain their OSHA-30 safety credential. The course will train students on safety responsibility, with emphasis on hazard identification, control, prevention, and avoidance, in addition to OSHA standards.
2023 Schedule
January 23 – January 27
March 13 – March 17
May 8 – May 12
July 10 – July 14
September 11 – September 15
November 13 – November 17
2024 Schedule
Coming Soon