Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Receive training, support services, and a stipend to start down the path to a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA! Participants learn online and get hands-on experience in this 12-week program.
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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.
Receive training, support services, and a stipend to start down the path to a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA! Participants learn online and get hands-on experience in this 12-week program.
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.
The clean water workforce program is a 10-week, 250 hour training program designed to prepare participants for entry level jobs in Rhode Island's drinking water and wastewater industries.
Five-week training cycle; individual and group tutoring in preparation for trade specific entrance exams.
The Genesis Center Culinary Training Program will provide you with all the education, hands-on skills, and support necessary to begin your career in the culinary field!
This 14 week entry-level (non-CDA) Workforce Dental Assisting Program prepares students to perform basic dental assisting skills. The main role of the Dental Assistant is to assist the dentist in a variety of office functions.
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in dental assisting! Genesis Center provides a 10-week program, combining online learning with hands-on experience and a stipend.
Design Catalyst is a business development program tailored to design-based micro business owners.
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.
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