Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs
➢Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Earn while you learn! Get paid from day one in various professions, with potential funding for in-class and on-the-job training. You must meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to determine your eligibility.
➢WIOA Eligible Training Provider Programs
Free or reduced-cost training for eligible unemployed and underemployed Rhode Islanders. Funding may cover your chosen ETPL program. You must meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to determine your eligibility.
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➢Real Jobs Rhode Island Training Programs
Real Jobs RI Programs are run by partnerships consisting of employers and training providers and are entirely free to participants. Approximately 80% of Real Jobs trainees complete training and are in related employment.
Search for a currently recruiting training program in the industry of your choice below! To apply, contact the provider.
Aquaculture Oyster Farm Training
Become an oyster farmer and gain the necessary skills. Our program offers apprenticeship opportunities that can lead to a captain's license.
The Education Exchange, Inc.
Basic Carpentry and English as a Second Language (BCTELL)
This program, part of the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP), provides career exploration, recruitment, and entry-level craft awareness. Certified instructors and support staff offer training in:
RI Builders Association
Bridges to Career Opportunities for Reentering Rhode Islanders
Amos House's Workforce Essential Skills program provides education, training, and certification to prepare adults for employment in Culinary Arts, Building Trades, Customer Service, CDL/Trucking & Manufacturing.
Amos House
Building Futures Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Description: Five-week training cycle; individual and group tutoring in preparation for trade specific entrance exams.
Building Futures
Building Green Futures (Youth)
Building Green Futures is an apprenticeship readiness program where young adults gain "employability skills" through exposure to career paths in green and plant-based industries via service learning.
Building Futures
Careers in Manufacturing
Careers in Manufacturing Prepare for a career in manufacturing with We Make RI’s FREE training programs.
We Make RI
Commercial Fisherman Apprenticeship Program
Become the next generation of conservation-minded fishermen with the CFAP!
East Farm Commercial Fisheries Center
Design Catalyst
The Design Catalyst empowers Rhode Island's design industry, fostering a strong talent pipeline and ensuring a bright future for the field. The Design Catalyst is a comprehensive workforce development program built around three key goals:
DESIGNxRI
Digital Literacy
The Digital Literacy Training program is open to Rhode Island residents, 18 and older, who are looking to get back into the workforce. This training is 4 weeks long and runs Monday-Friday 9am-3pm via zoom.
The Education Exchange, Inc.
Dorcas Pathways to Careers for English Language Learners
Dorcas equips participants with the skills they need to succeed, offering English language instruction, digital literacy training, work readiness development, career exploration and planning, and referrals to further education or training – all de
Dorcas International Institute of RI