Aspire’s Employment Training Program: Distribution
See If You Qualify
It’s Not Just Training. It’s a Promise.
Aspire is here to support you along your career journey! Our 10-week job training program is a promise to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in the warehouse and distribution industry.
Once you complete the training, an 8-week paid internship is guaranteed!
10 Week Job Training Program:
3 Onsite Days a Week
Part of the day will be spent on simulated work/physical stamina, and the other part will be spent on building soft skills in a classroom setting.
1 Offsite Day a Week
Gaining job experience by doing job shadowing, going through safety seminars, and networking opportunities at real warehouse distribution centers.
What is the Cost?
There is absolutely no cost to you!
All fees are waived for trainees, through the federal grant that funds this program.
“I’ve been trying to move out on my own for a while, but I couldn’t find a full-time job before,” – Ella
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60 Job Placements Each Year
On average, Aspire helps place around 60 people with disabilities in jobs with its employment partners each year.
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6 Committed Employers
For this program, we have secured 6 employment partners who are committed to taking on both interns as well as employees with disabilities.
“I love my new job” – Grace
We Are Looking for Trainees Who:
- Want a job but have been struggling to find the right fit.
- Excel at following repeatable and standardized processes.
- Like hands-on tasks that keep them active and engaged.
- Like to challenge themselves.
- Enjoy physical activity.
- Like to be a part of a team.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Has a documented disability.
- Desire to work at least 20 hours per week upon graduation.
- A high school diploma is NOT required to start the program!
Trainees participating in transition programs can join this training as part of their schooling.
Building Soft Skills
Developing and strengthening skills like communication and resume writing.
Simulated Work Environment
Gaining hands-on work experience and knowledge in our simulated warehouse environment.
Guaranteed Internship
After successfully completing the program, trainees will enter a guaranteed 8-week paid internship.
Improving Fitness
Increasing physical fitness and movement to build stamina for job related tasks.
Training
Real Environment Training
Hands-on skill building activities in a warehouse environment including order assembly, kitting, packing, sorting, and shipping.
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Internship
Paid Internship
Once you complete the training, an 8-week paid internship is guaranteed!
With a job coach provided for the first two weeks to ensure success!
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Job Offer
After the 8-week internship, you may be offered a permanent Job!
Our most recent cohort had an almost 90% placement rate*
*current as of 5/1/26
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If you would like more information or have any questions, you can call us at (320) 4-Aspire or (320) 427-7473 or email us at ambassador@aspirechicago.com.
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