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Blue/Green Economy

Aquaculture Oyster Farm Training

Learn all the skills to become an oyster farmer. You could become an apprentice, which leads to a captain's license. Credentials in boating safety and food safety, allergens, and alcohol are provided.

Captain's License Training

Earn your Captain's License in this intensive two-week class. You gain the knowledge needed to pass your captain's class and the support to apply for your mariner credential.

Clean Water Workforce

Offered in partnership with Real Jobs Rhode Island and the RI Department of Labor and Training, CCRI is offering an opportunity to prepare for a career in Rhode Island’s clean water sector through this 250-hour, hands-on training program.

GWO Training

In response to the rapid growth of the offshore wind industry, the Community College of Rhode Island launched Global Wind Organization (GWO) Basic Safety Training (BST) beginning in Spring 2024.

Marine Trades 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.