Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs

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 delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

Newport Community School (NCS) and the Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center (AIALC) are proud to offer EKG Technician training! This program serves as an introductory pathway to the healthcare field, potentially leading to additional certifications like CNA.

Students will learn skills in basic life support, respiratory emergencies, trauma emergencies, vehicle extrication and terrorism awareness as it pertains to EMS. Medication administration, use of AED's and ambulance operations will be covered.

Newport Community School boasts a successful history of collaborating with the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) to offer workforce training and development programs for underserved populations on Aquidneck Island.

This course consists of lectures and hands-on lab sessions to prepare students for work as an EMT/ambulance attendant.

Man Up empowers formerly incarcerated Rhode Islanders to achieve career success. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive support system specifically designed for men of color facing post-incarceration challenges. This includes workforce development programs, access to higher education, and assistance with social, financial, and legal barriers.

The Essential Hospitality Skills program will run for 4 weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 3PM. It will be held in-person at the Education Exchange in Peace Dale (South Kingstown, RI). Skills trained include:

The Esthetics Program specializes in providing comprehensive knowledge and skill in the field of esthetics.

Polaris MEP will train individuals for in demand machinist jobs that are critical to the health of Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector through