Real Jobs Rhode Island Programs

SEG Impact Accelerator

The Accelerator empowers social entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to launch and grow their ventures. It provides participants with practical tools, access to valuable networks, and guidance in key areas like idea validation, customer understanding, fundraising, and social impact measurement.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

Self-Employment Business Incubator

Self-employment provides people with disabilities and others a unique level of flexibility and control compared to traditional wage jobs. This includes meaningful work in a field of passion, adaptable hours, choice of work environment, and the opportunity to be your own boss. The program's focus is to equip entrepreneurs with the skills necessary for business success and gainful employment.

ServSafe Training

Progreso Latino's Hospitality ServSafe Program empowers hospitality workers with ServSafe certification, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and enhancing career opportunities. This comprehensive training covers industry-leading practices, crisis management, and is offered in both English and Spanish.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse INCUBATE

The Incubator is a 10-week program designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. The program helps participants refine their venture ideas, master business management fundamentals, and gain the confidence and skills they need to launch impactful ventures.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

Social Enterprise Greenhouse IDEATE

The Ideator is a 6-week program designed to help you develop, test, and vet your business or nonprofit ideas in a risk-free and supportive environment.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

Teacher Assistant Training

Become a teacher assistant in Rhode Island! The state-approved Teacher Assistant Training Program equips you for full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. This program is led by experienced educators, teacher assistants, healthcare professionals, and ESOL instructors.

RI Institute for Labor Studies

The NEMIC Accelerator Program

The NEMIC Accelerator Program is an intensive 3-month program designed to accelerate and incubate startups developing innovative solutions in mental health, equity, and telehealth.

NEMIC LLC

The Pipeline Program

Launch your career in the marine trades industry with the paid "Pipeline Program"!

This program offers:

Rhode Island Marine Trades Association

The Rhode MAP

The Rhode MAP program empowers individuals to launch successful careers in diverse industries by providing individualized support, including classroom and virtual training, paid internships, and ongoing services. AccessPoint RI's commitment extends beyond initial job placement, ensuring participants have the tools they need to thrive in their new roles.

AccessPoint RI

Transitional Postsecondary Education

The Reentry Campus Program empowers currently and formerly incarcerated individuals by providing affordable access to accredited postsecondary education and certificate programs, aligning seamlessly with the reentry process. This intensive program serves 40 participants aiming for 30 to earn postsecondary credentials or credits in a human services career pathway.

ReEntry Campus Program