Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs

This 10-week Direct Support Provider Training Program helps adults learn the skills and earn the certifications they need to get a job helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Trainees learn how to provide support, care, education, and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

CSEA is now an official Homemaker Training Site, approved by the RI Department of Health. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this rewarding field.

Here's what you'll gain:

The Human Resources Management certificate program is designed for individuals with little to no direct HR experience or education. The program is aligned with the Society of Human Resources Management Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK). Individuals must complete 6 of the available online courses to earn their certificate.

RIC SSW students! Expand your horizons and gain valuable real-world experience through the Integrated Behavioral Health Training (IBHT) program.

IBHT offers:

• Integrated healthcare training: Work alongside healthcare professionals at Thundermist Health Center, a leading Accountable Entity (AE) in Rhode Island.

Become a certified Marine Outboard Technician! This training program introduces individuals of all backgrounds to outboard marine engines, helping meet the industry's ongoing demand for service technicians. Upon successful completion, graduates will work directly with RIMTA to secure full-time positions as Marine Outboard Technicians.

The Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) promotes strong communities and businesses. They offer The CNC Fast Track program, providing 500 hours of hands-on training in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine technology over 20 weeks.

Progreso Latino's Job Development program helps unemployed or underemployed workers, especially those facing language barriers, find fulfilling careers. Through workshops, participants gain skills in job search, research, interviewing, and salary negotiation. The program bridges the gap to opportunity by connecting workers with employers and equipping them for success in the job market.

The LEAP (Leadership Equity Accelerated Pathway) Mentor Program is designed for Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous, and multi-racial young adults (18-30). This 5-month initiative offers skills-building and support to help you navigate academic and career challenges.

The program includes:

A full-time, six-month program during which students learn skills, techniques, and problem-solving required to become a marine systems technician. Students will develop the skills needed to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair systems, both stand-alone and fully-integrated.

The Med Tech Leadership Program equips innovators and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary for successfully commercializing regulated medical technologies. Through a series of immersive classes and workshops, the program explores topics like: