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.

New Worker Bootcamp Training

This one-week job readiness bootcamp offers open enrollment for four essential customer service programs:

RI Hospitality Association

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner 800-53 Certificate

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was created under an Executive Order to provide a uniform standard that the government and businesses could adopt to guide their cybersecurity activities and risk management programs. Therefore, this certificate program is recommended mainly for individuals seeking a cybersecurity job with a government agency, government contractor (i.e.

Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator

NIST Cybersecurity Professional Foundation Program

NIST Cybersecurity Foundation Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity Risk Management and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Class is designed for Executives and Information technology professionals and students. This course is an online self-paced course.

Bryant University, Executive Education & Career Accelerator

Northern Rhode Island Career Academy

NRI Career Academy’s FREE 8-week Workforce Development Program delivers relevant industry skills training, job readiness training, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search assistance, and case management to help you overcome any obstacles to success.

Connecting for Children and Families

On-Ramp to Direct Support Professional Career

Make a difference and start your career journey! Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and empower people with disabilities to live their best lives through their daily activities, both at home and in the community.

Benefits:

Crossroads RI

OpenDoors Programming

OpenDoors empowers formerly incarcerated individuals to reintegrate into society through comprehensive support services and truck driving training. These services include:

OpenDoors

Paramedic

The Paramedic program meets or exceeds all of the RI DOH and CoAemsp standards and guidelines . Paramedic is the highest level of EMS training. It is a nationally recognized program that includes: IV medication therapy, endotracheal intubation and Advanced Life Support skills.

American Safety Programs and Training

Paramedic Online

Paramedic is the highest level of EMS training. It is a nationally recognized program that includes: IV medication therapy, endotracheal intubation and Advanced Life Support skills. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the NREMT Paramedic certification exam. This class is self-paced online.

American Safety Programs and Training

PCA Training

Our personalized Personal Care Attendant training caters to your individual learning pace. This ensures you comfortably absorb and demonstrate the necessary skills to excel in your role.

Looking Upwards

Pharmacy Technician

Genesis Center administers training, support services, and a stipend to start down the path to a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Technician. Participants learn online and get hands-on experience in this 10-week program. Genesis Center works with local employers to help you get a job after graduation and is here to support you every step of the way.

Genesis Center