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.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comprehensive introduction to the health care field. Curriculum includes Medical Terminology & Abbreviations, HIPAA foundations, Effective communication skills, CPR Certification, Anatomy & Physiology in addition to basic Nursing skills. This course qualifies our graduates to sit for state testing for licensure.

American Safety Programs and Training

150 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907

Certified Nursing Assistant

The program consists of 130 hours of training - 60 hours of classroom, 30 hours of laboratory learning as well as 40 hours of clinical training in a nursing facility. Topics covered include basic nursing skills, resident's rights, vital signs, social services, basic rehabilitative services, personal care skills, and safety and emergency procedures.

Community College of Rhode Island

1762 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, RI 02865

Certified Nursing Assistant

This 7-week Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program includes classroom training and hands-on clinical experience to prepare for the state exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Classes also provide CPR certification, intensive support services and job placement with our expansive network of employer partners. Required to enter this training: Physical, Vaccinations, and BCI.

Crossroads Rhode Island

160 Broad Street Providence, RI 02903

Certified Nursing Assistant

Our program teaches hands-on skills that students will use every day to provide patients with exceptional health care. After practicing these skills in a lecture and lab setting, students will put them to use in the real world during a clinical practicum in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

HITEP, INC

515 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Newport Community School leverages its successful history of collaborating with the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) to offer workforce training and development programs for underserved populations on Aquidneck Island. Building on this experience, the Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center (AIALC) program, in partnership with John Clarke Retirement and Nursing, St.

Newport Community School

23 America's Cup Way, Newport, RI 02840

Certified Nursing Assistant Training

Through CNA education and training, Crossroads equips homeless or at-risk individuals with the skills and knowledge to pass the state licensure exam and launch fulfilling careers as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Crossroads RI

160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903

Certified Nursing Assistant.

The Certified Nursing Assistant program prepares you for a fulfilling career as a state Certified Nursing Aide and a CPR/BLS certificate. The CNA certification can be a stepping stone to other jobs in healthcare. The program combines theory, hands-on training skills, and an internship. Our program offers daytime and evening classes to fit busy schedules.

Ace Home Health Training School LLC

815 Reservoir Ave Cranston, RI 02910

Certified Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician program at 911Programs has been in existence since 2011 and is one of the most popular programs because graduates are highly sought-after. The program consists of four modules: General Medical Studies (4 weeks), Core Phlebotomy (7 weeks), Core EKG (6 weeks), and Nursing Assistant (12 weeks).

911Programs

22 Veterans Memorial Drive Warwick, RI 02886

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

The Program has 4 phases: 1) General Medical Studies: Infection Control, Basic Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, CPR, 1st Aid, Vital signs, Legal issues, Communication, interviewing techniques, & professional etiquette.

911Programs

22 Veterans Memorial Drive Warwick, RI 02886

CNC Fast Track

The CNC Fast Track provides 500 hours (20 weeks) of hands-on training in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine technology.

Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC)

50 Sims Avenue Providence, RI 02909