Training Lab Offers Free Retail Training with Certifications

workoneNorthwest Indiana WorkOne will be kicking off four free certification training programs for individuals wanting a career in retail beginning in January. Certifications are recognized through the National Retail Federation, Loss Prevention Foundation, and a Retail Supply Chain Certification.

The Retail Supply Chain Certification training will be from January 10-March 29, 2017, Retail Management training will be from January 23-March 20, 2017 and Customer Services & Sales training will be from January 23-February 17, 2017, and Loss Prevention training will be from February 20-March 24, 2017. Training takes place at the Retail Training Lab at Southlake Mall in Merrillville and will include some online coursework.

For further information or to register, contact Susan Richardson at 219-362-2175, ext. 535 or srichardson@innovativeworkforce.com.

The no-cost training programs are made possible with funding from Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership through a Walmart Foundation grant.