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
View Open Training Opportunities!
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.
Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Family Child Care
Family Child Care Pre-Apprenticeship is a program that aims to create training opportunities for individuals in order to increase the family child care workforce. Participants will be prepared to become licensed family child care providers.
Ready.Set.Work!
The Ready.Set.Work! program serves as a free, comprehensive job-readiness boot camp. Participants hone essential soft skills, engage with industry experts, craft polished resumes, and simulate real-world interviews.
Refugee Dream Center
The Refugee Dream Center provides workforce development training and wrap-around services to help refugees secure employment. Breaking Barriers cultural brokers offer support with coordination, translation, and transportation.
RI Defense Industry Placements/Internships
The SENEDIA Defense Industry Partnership works to connect Rhode Islanders with high-skill, high-tech, high-wage careers in the RI Defense Industrial Base.
RI WelcomeWorks
RI WelcomeWorks delivers high-impact, individualized support through classroom and virtual training, paid work-based learning experiences, and wraparound services that empower participants to secure and retain employment across a broad range of in
ServSafe Training
Progreso Latino's Hospitality ServSafe Program empowers hospitality workers with ServSafe certification, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and enhancing career opportunities.
Social Enterprise Greenhouse Incubator
The Incubator is a 10-week program that will support new entrepreneurs in getting ready to launch their business.The program is a blend of strategic planning and hands-on activities.
Social Enterprise Greenhouse Accelerator
The Accelerator equips social entrepreneurs with the practical tools, networks and resources to validate their idea, understand their customer, and formalize growth strategies from fundraising to social impact measurement
Teacher Assistant Training
Become a teacher assistant in Rhode Island! The state-approved Teacher Assistant Training Program equips you for full-time, part-time, or substitute roles.
The Pipeline Program
The "Pipeline Program" is a PAID training that will prepare underemployed and unemployed jobseekers for entry level careers within the Marine Trades industry.
