Marqeta, Inc. is thrilled to announce its partnership with WorkWhile to power accelerated wage access to its workers with a new debit card solution.

To answer the demand for certified forklift operators, WorkWhile has created an in-app training and forklift certification program.

The worker-first labor app offers free forklift training and certification to warehouse workers, helping workers earn on average $7,300 more per yearSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkWhile launches the first-of-its-kind in-app training and forklift certification to meet the high demand for certified forklift operators.The first graduates of WorkWhile's forklift training & certification program on the warehouse floor in California.Supply chain challenges have continued to haunt the economy long after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, the shortage of skilled labor, especially certified forklift operators, has been a major obstacle for businesses across the country. The businesses most impacted by the forklift operator shortage are often those that serve consumers, like retail warehouses, CPG manufacturing, food production, and more. Meanwhile, wages are not rising at the same rate as inflation, leaving many workers living paycheck to paycheck. By building an all-mobile, in-app forklift certification for workers, WorkWhile can help get more people into higher-paying, skilled warehouse jobs across the country —benefiting hourly wage earners and businesses alike.WorkWhile's free forklift certification program is the first of many initiatives aimed at helping hourly workers create more financial opportunities for themselves