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Community College of Rhode Island:
CCRI is offering a free Teacher's Assistant Program at the Woonsocket Education Center located at 115 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI. Classes will begin
March 24th-April 28th on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
For more information about the FREE cohort, please complete our Program Inquiry Form and attend a mandatory information session - info provided after completing inquiry form. click
here
Additional information can be found on the CCRI website:
https://ccri.edu/workforce/programs/education/TeachersAssistant.html
Participants need to register for one of the information sessions that take place on
3/12/26
and
3/19/26 and they are from
6:00PM-7:00PM Via Zoom. Students can sign up here: https://connect.ccri.edu/event/1478501
At the session, you will learn about program expectations and requirements, attendance, and topics covered.
Brown University Health
is offering two training programs listed below:
Medical Assisting Training Program: Workforce Development offers a free 20-week medical assistant (MA) program for those ages 18 and older. This program
runs in partnership with The Genesis Center or Community College of RI and prepares its participants with the education and hands-on learning necessary to be medical assistants. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive their basic
life support (BLS) certification and sit for the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam.
Pharmacy Technician II Training Program:
Workforce Development offers a free 16-week pharmacy technician II training program designed for individuals ages 18 and older who are interested in starting or advancing a career in pharmacy. In partnership with the Community
College of Rhode Island (CCRI), this program prepares participants with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to become certified pharmacy technicians. Participants gain real-world experience in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings.
For more information on the upcoming information sessions and general program information, please visit the google drive for flyer information.
The Department of Labor & Training: DLT is hosting two workshops. The first one is a
LinkedIn Workshop on
March 25th from 11:00AM-12:00PM at The
West Warwick American Job Center. Individuals will learn about Optimizing their profile, building their network, and learn about job search tips and strategies. The second workshop is a
Resume Writing Workshop on March 19th from
10:00AM-11:30AM at
The West Warwick American Job Center located at 1330 Main Street West Warwick, RI. Individuals will learn about resume writing, creating effective cover letters, and
much more! To reserve your spot for each workshop, please call 401-462-4110. Please visit the google drive for flyer information.
The Woonsocket Education Center in partnership with
Rhode Island College is hosting a Microsoft Offices Basics class on
Wednesdays from
5:30PM-7:30PM located at 115 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI. These classes will begin on
February 25th through
April 1st. These classes include Introduction to Outlook, Word, One/Share Drive, Excel, PowerPoint and more. Space is limited to 15 people and starts soon. Register
today! You must be a Rhode Island resident. To Register, please email CARR...@RIC.EDU.
The Providence American Job Center:
The Providence AJC is now offering ESL classes located at 50 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI on
Monday's and
Wednesday's from
10:00AM-11:00AM. For more information
these classes, please call 401-680-5100 and, visit the google drive for flyer information.
The Woonsocket Public Library: The Woonsocket Public Library is offering
Tech Tuesdays located at 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI on Tuesdays.
They will offer 1 on 1 tech assistance for patrons on Tuesday afternoons. Appointments will be limited to 30 minutes, however, may be extended to an hour if the program if not fully booked. Please call the reference desk at
(401)767-4124 to sign up. Below are the dates listed. For more information, please visit the google drive for flyer information.
March 24th
Westbay Community Action: Westbay Community
Action will be at the West Warwick American Job Center
on
April 3rd located at 1330 Main Street, West, Warwick, RI
from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Following January, they will be
at the American Job Center every 1st Friday of the month.
This organization offers services include assisting individuals interested in obtaining their GED, administering CASAS testing, and providing personalized digital literacy training. This training covers essential skills such as using smartphones, computers,
and tablets, managing email, working with word processing documents, and improving internet search skills. Additionally, individuals can sign up for NorthStar Digital Literacy assessments, which can allow people to earn certificates in areas like basic computer
use, navigating Windows or Mac operating systems, and utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel and Google Docs for those who demonstrate proficiency. For more information on these services, please email
Donna Moise at
Dmo...@westbaycap.org
or call
401-468-4064.
The Providence Public Library: PPL will be
offering Tech Mondays
at the
West Warwick American Job Center
located at 1330 Main Street, West Warwick, RI. The Providence Public Library offers walk-in and free assistance
for adults using computers and mobile devices. Participants will receive help in English and Spanish with completing their own tasks, including navigating the internet, accessing digital resources, and using mobile apps. Service on
Mondays, March 2nd, 9th,
16th, 23rd & 30th,
9:00AM–12:00PM. Please note that there will be no service on
February 2nd or 16th. For more information, contact Lina Bravo, lbr...@provlib.org,
(401) 660-3344 call/text.
Electric Boat-The Boat Program is offering a two-session introductory program in manufacturing trades beginning in
February. Below are the dates for Boat Program. This is a great way for participants to try out a trade and see which one is a great fit for them. For more information,
please send your name, number, email and home address to Kathy Sutton at
ksut...@gdeb.com or Elaina Sylvester at
esyl...@gdeb.com. please visit the google drive for the flyer information.
Upcoming sessions:
March
Westerly Education Center)
3/12/26: 5:30-8:30PM
Connecticut Boat Program (Grasso Tech):
3/24/26 5:30-8:30PM
Westerly Education Center
3/26/26: 5:30-8:30PM
Westerly Education Center Boat Program:
3/24/26 5:00-8:00PM
April
Rhode Island Boat Program (NEIT Warwick): 4/7/26 5:00-8:00PM
Westerly Education Center:
4/9/26 5:30-8:30PM
Rhode Island Boat Program (NEIT Warwick):
4/21/26 – 5:00-8:00PM
Westerly Education Center:
4/23/26 5:30-8:30pm
Space is limited. For more detailed information, please send your name, number, email, and home address to Kathy Sutton at ksut...@gdeb.com or Elaina
Sylvester at esyl...@gdeb.com.
WeMakeRI
is offering several trainings. Below are the training descriptions and dates. For more information on how the trainings and how to apply, please
click
here.
Job Fair - March 12
Roger Williams University – Providence Campus!
Don’t miss your chance to level up your career with hands-on training in high-demand fields. Enrollment is now open for the following programs at our Providence
Campus (Extension School):
Doula
Education Training
Electrical
Apprenticeship Program
Construction
Management courses
Plumbing
Apprenticeship Program
Carpentry
Skills Certificate
Secure your spot today and take the next step toward a brighter future!
Community Action Program Providence County (CAPP) is offering two programs listed below.
WIOA: WIOA is a funded training program for individuals between the ages of 18-24 for out of schools and adults. This program is a construction program
specializing in lead remediation, removal, other areas. It also includes classroom and work-based learning, and job development support. Also, case management with supportive services and follow up support. For more information, please visit the
google drive for flyer information. For more information about WIOA, contact Faith David at
Fda...@cappri.org.
Youth Employment Program:
The key purpose of the Youth Employment Program at CAPP is to provide Providence youth with a summer-long adventure that is more than just a job! We offer workshops, on-the-job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy,
and opportunities to continue educational and social growth. Participants learn how to dress for an interview, conduct themselves professionally, honor time commitments and how to maximize on transferable skills. This program provides six weeks of entry-level
work experience to youth between the ages of 14 to 24. Prospective applicants must meet other eligibility requirements and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Selected participants work in variety of entry-level positions at community-based organizations
and government agencies. Some placement examples include assisting with clerical duties in local hospitals and libraries, serving lunch at a senior center, helping children at a daycare center, helping with clean up at local parks, & custodial assistant at
museums. Trainings may include CPR certification, ServSafe certification, STEM, and more. For more information, contact Faith David,
401-273-2000 x 109 or
educatio...@cappri.org.
RI Legal Service: Employment Opportunity Legal Corps Initiative helps secure jobs for disadvantaged individuals by removing legal barriers to employment.
Services include expungement of criminal records, the reinstatement of driver’s licenses needed to secure or travel to a job, assistance to obtain an occupational license or prevent the loss of an occupational license, repair a poor credit report that is preventing
employment; and assistance connecting clients with job skills and job seeking services after the barrier to employment has been removed. Call (401) 274-2652 for more
information.
The Rhode Island Map- Workforce Training through Access Point RI Are you looking for work but haven’t
yet landed a job? Sometimes it takes both training and work experience to open the door to employment. Through our RI MAP services, we provide both training and real-life work experience. This is an 8-week training that can help you take that first step to
your career in a retail or customer service position. Flyer is on the google drive. To apply please
click
here.
For questions contact Jim O’Connor,
401-943-1866 ext.119 or joco...@accesspointri.org.
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