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Basic Carpentry and English as a Second Language (BCTELL)

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Program Contact Name

Joel Fernandez

Program Contact Email
Program Phone Number

Description

This program, part of the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP), provides career exploration, recruitment, and entry-level craft awareness. Certified instructors and support staff offer training in:

  • Carpentry/Weatherization
  • Electrical
  • HVAC/Plumbing
  • Basic Carpentry and English as a Second Language (BCTELL)

The program aims to upskill participants, support job placement, and create pathways to entrepreneurial opportunities and minority-based business creation. The training lasts for three months and is available to both job seekers and incumbent workers.

Details

Training Providers

RI Builders Association

Training Locations

Central Falls and Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Program Schedule

Duration: 3 months