Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs
There are several pathways you can take to get the training for a great career.
Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Earn while you learn. Start getting paid on day one while training for a career in fields like construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
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Funding may be available for both classroom and on-the-job training
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Meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to check eligibility
WIOA Eligible Training Provider Programs
Low-cost or no-cost training for Rhode Islanders. If you’re unemployed or underemployed, funding may cover approved programs on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
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Wide range of programs and industries
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Meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to see if you qualify
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Real Jobs Rhode Island Training Programs
Free, employer-driven training with strong job placement.
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Programs are created by partnerships of local employers and training providers
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Free to participants
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About 80% of graduates complete training and move into related jobs
Search for a currently recruiting training program in the industry of your choice below! To apply, contact the provider.
Building Futures Inside
Building Futures Inside is modeled after the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), which is nationally recognized by North America’s Building Trades Unions’ locals.
Captain's License Training
Earn your Captain's License in this intensive two-week class. You gain the knowledge needed to pass your captain's class and the support to apply for your mariner credential.
CDL - A Tractor Trailer / CDL - B Passenger Transportation
The Teamsters Local 251 Driving School offers training programs for both Class A tractor-trailer and Class B passenger transportation licenses.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Preparation to pass state license exams and work in various healthcare facilities/roles
Clean Water Workforce
Offered in partnership with Real Jobs Rhode Island and the RI Department of Labor and Training, CCRI is offering an opportunity to prepare for a career in Rhode Island’s clean water sector through this 250-hour, hands-on training program.
Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program
The Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program (CFAP) introduces jobseekers to apprenticeship, a direct pathway to careers in the RI commercial fishing industry.
Culinary Training
Preparation to work in a variety of food and beverage service organizations.
Defense Industry Internships & Job Placements
The Defense Industry Jobs Partnership works to connect Rhode Islanders with high-skill, high-tech, high-wage careers in the RI Defense Industrial Base.
Dental Assistant
This entry-level (non-CDA) Workforce Dental Assisting Program prepares students to perform basic dental assisting skills.
Dental Assistant
Preparation to work in dental offices, rooming patients, assisting providers with procedures, and performing x-rays.