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Job Training/Placement Services

Dorcas Pathways to Careers for English Language Learners

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 de

Enhanced Career Services

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.

Job Development

The Job Development program will focus on training unemployed/underemployed participants (especially with language barriers) including the engagement of employers to match participants with jobs.

Ready.Set.Work!

The Ready.Set.Work! program serves as a free, comprehensive job-readiness boot camp. Participants hone essential soft skills, engage with industry experts, craft polished resumes, and simulate real-world interviews.

Refugee Dream Center

The Refugee Dream Center provides workforce development training and wrap-around services to help refugees secure employment. Breaking Barriers cultural brokers offer support with coordination, translation, and transportation.

RI WelcomeWorks

RI WelcomeWorks delivers high-impact, individualized support through classroom and virtual training, paid work-based learning experiences, and wraparound services that empower participants to secure and retain employment across a broad range of in

Veterans Pathways to Prosperity (VPP)

OSDRI empowers unemployed and underemployed veterans by connecting them with quality employment opportunities. These pathways offer competitive incomes and/or opportunities for personal development through education and training.