Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs

Open job trainings can be found online or through local career centers. Once you have found a training that interests you, you can contact a job coach or the provider to learn more.

Real Jobs RI Programs are run by partnerships consisting of employers and training providers and are completely free to participants. Approximately 80% of Real Jobs trainees successfully complete training and are placed into related employment.

WIOA Eligible Training Provider Programs (ETPL) are available to eligible underemployed Rhode Islanders at no cost or at a reduced cost. You will need to meet with a Job Coach either online or at a DLT Career Center to determine your eligibility for an Individual Training Account of up to $15,000 to cover the cost of the ETPL program you wish to enroll in.

SIE 2023

Launch your career in the financial securities industry with Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) training and certification. This program is ideal for those seeking an entry point into the field and covers:

Community College of Rhode Island

CCRI

Social Enterprise Greenhouse INCUBATE

The Incubator is a 10-week program designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. The program helps participants refine their venture ideas, master business management fundamentals, and gain the confidence and skills they need to launch impactful ventures.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02903

Social Enterprise Greenhouse IDEATE

The Ideator is a 6-week program designed to help you develop, test, and vet your business or nonprofit ideas in a risk-free and supportive environment.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02903

STCW-10

Looking to join the growing wind energy industry? The STCW-10 Basic Sea Survival Training equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this exciting field.

This program provides comprehensive training in:

North Kingston Chamber of Commerce

Various locations in RI

Teacher Assistant Training

Become a teacher assistant in Rhode Island! The state-approved Teacher Assistant Training Program equips you for full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. This program is led by experienced educators, teacher assistants, healthcare professionals, and ESOL instructors.

RI Institute for Labor Studies

1540 Pontiac Ave, Suite A, Cranston, RI 02920

Teacher Assistants Training Program

Topics to be addressed include: roles and responsibilities of the teacher assistant, human development, diversity, special education, basic rights, school health & safety, the instructional process, school law, computer & technology skills, positive classroom climate, team building & collaboration, and professionalism & communication.

Community College of Rhode Island

Hybrid or Blended Program

The NEMIC Accelerator Program

The NEMIC Accelerator Program is an intensive 3-month program designed to accelerate and incubate startups developing innovative solutions in mental health, equity, and telehealth.

NEMIC LLC

150 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903

The Pipeline Program

Launch your career in the marine trades industry with the paid "Pipeline Program"!

This program offers:

Rhode Island Marine Trades Association

Various Locations throughout the state

The Rhode MAP

The Rhode MAP program empowers individuals to launch successful careers in diverse industries by providing individualized support, including classroom and virtual training, paid internships, and ongoing services. AccessPoint RI's commitment extends beyond initial job placement, ensuring participants have the tools they need to thrive in their new roles.

AccessPoint RI

120 Park Avenue, Cranston RI 02920

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Technician

The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare the student with a strong foundation on which to build a successful career as a competent entry-level massage therapist. A well-rounded curriculum offers the student knowledge of the structure and function of the human body blended with hands-on techniques used in therapeutic massage and a variety of specialized modalities.

Lincoln Technical Institute

622 George Washington Highway Lincoln, RI 02865