Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs

Open job trainings can be found online or through local career centers. Once you have found a training that interests you, you can contact a job coach or the provider to learn more.

Boat Building & Restoration

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.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades

Bookkeeping and Accounting

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

Rhode Island College Professional Studies & Continuing Ed

Bookkeeping and Accounting

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

Rhode Island College Professional Studies & Continuing Ed

Building & Property Trades Technician

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).

Motoring Technical Training Institute

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

Building Futures

Career Services

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.

Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI)

CDL Class A Training Program

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.

International CDL

CDL Class A Training Program

The course includes an introduction up to and including advance training of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). Students will learn about air brakes, basic maintenance, the ability to pre-trip a truck and trailer and to conduct the driving maneuvers required to pass the RI road skills test.

Teamsters Local 251 Driving School

CDL Class B Training Program

Commercial Driver's License Class B: 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.

International CDL