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State of Rhode Island,
Department of Labor and Training
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There are several pathways you can take to get the training for a great career.
Earn while you learn. Start getting paid on day one while training for a career in fields like construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
Funding may be available for both classroom and on-the-job training
Meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to check eligibility
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).
Wide range of programs and industries
Meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to see if you qualify
View Open Training Opportunities!
Free, employer-driven training with strong job placement.
Programs are created by partnerships of local employers and training providers
Free to participants
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.
The Emerging Leaders Development Program is a 7-month cohort-based program designed to provide participants who live or work in Rhode Island with additional knowledge, skills, and tools they need to advance their careers.
The Advanced Navegante Training Program (ANTP) addresses the critical need for culturally competent and linguistically appropriate healthcare for low-income Rhode Islanders.
Learn to become an Autobody Technician in a 340-hour training program offered by the New England Institute of Technology and operated in collaboration with the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island and its member employers.
Learn to become an Automotive Technician in a 340-hour training program offered by the New England Institute of Technology and operated in collaboration with the RI Automobile Dealers Association and member employers.
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:
The RI Biotech Boot Camp provides a solution to meet the industry's immediate need for a skilled workforce.
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.
Description: Five-week training cycle; individual and group tutoring in preparation for trade specific entrance exams.
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.
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.
