Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs

The RI Biotech Boot Camp provides a solution to meet the industry's immediate need for a skilled workforce. This program offers a win-win-win scenario: employers gain qualified employees, graduates secure interview opportunities for new jobs, and the state benefits from a sustainable workforce and expanded job growth.

20-month program in which students master the craft and fundamentals of restoring, building, and finishing classic wooden yachts. Students graduating from the program will have the skills to find entry to mid-level positions in restoration boatyards or other marine-related businesses.

This is a Nineteen-week bookkeeping and accounting certificate program. The certificate program teaches skills in manual and computerized accounting and bookkeeping functions.

This is a Nineteen-week bookkeeping and accounting certificate program. The certificate program teaches skills in manual and computerized accounting and bookkeeping functions.

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. 

Hands-On Training Diploma Program. 30 week / 900 hour. Certifications available are OSHA10, Ladder Safety. Students train on basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, exterior finish and roofing, interior finish with sheetrock installation, flooring, trim, green technology, and HVAC troubleshooting. Students participate in a 120 internship (often results in a job offer).

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. Upon graduation, participants can either seek employment in these industries or participate in Building Futures' construction pre-apprenticeship program.

Through 80 hours of curriculum, supported by classroom training, you can achieve your Coast Guard completion certificate. The Confident Captains learning method properly prepares you for operating a variety of small to mid-sized vessels. 

Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) connects job seekers with real employment opportunities. Businesses actively seek talent through SkillsRI, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. The SkillsRI team will guide and support you throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.

Commercial Driver's License Class A: At International CDL student's will be introduced to truck driving. Student's will spend time learning information needed to pass the State CDL permit test, Student's will work with state certified instructors to become familiar with RI state required maneuvers, as well as city and highway driving. This is not a Pell Grant eligible program.