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Real Jobs Rhode Island Programs

Basic Carpentry and English as a Second Language (BCTELL)

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:

RI Builders Association

Building Green Futures (Youth)

Building Green Futures is an apprenticeship readiness program where young adults gain "employability skills" through exposure to career paths in green and plant-based industries via service learning.

Building Futures

Careers in Manufacturing

Careers in Manufacturing Prepare for a career in manufacturing with We Make RI’s FREE training programs.

We Make RI

Design Catalyst

The Design Catalyst empowers Rhode Island's design industry, fostering a strong talent pipeline and ensuring a bright future for the field. The Design Catalyst is a comprehensive workforce development program built around three key goals:

DESIGNxRI

Digital Literacy

The Digital Literacy Training program is open to Rhode Island residents, 18 and older, who are looking to get back into the workforce. This training is 4 weeks long and runs Monday-Friday 9am-3pm via zoom.

The Education Exchange, Inc.

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

Dorcas International Institute of RI

Essential Hospitality Skills

The Essential Hospitality Skills program will run for 4 weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 3PM. It will be held in-person at the Education Exchange in Peace Dale (South Kingstown, RI). Skills trained include:

The Education Exchange, Inc.