Course Description: RIRAL offers in person and on-line courses in reading, writing, math and computer skills needed to prepare for the NEDP or GED. In person classes are located in Woonsocket. Dates: 10/1/24 – 9/30/25 Hours/week: 16 Total hours: 720 Participants must pre-register and attend an orientation at least three weeks prior to start of class. You can [...]
Course Description: This program, reserved for recently arrived Afghan women, is guided by a broad set of goals: build trust, decrease isolation, and develop social capital while creating pathways to participation in the American economic systems through employment or entrepreneurship. Hours per week: 4 Total hours: 48 Contact Beautiful Day at 401-489-3022 for class information. [...]
Course Description: The ACE program is a 8-week culinary program that gives you classroom, kitchen and real-world experiences with practicum rotations in culinary arts. Hours per week: 30 Total hours: 240 Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House Culinary Education Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 for class information. You can enroll in [...]
Course Description: This is a 8-week program that gives you classroom and hands-on experience in carpentry, maintenance and construction. The curriculum is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Hours/week: 30 Total hours: 240 Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House Building Trades Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 [...]
Course Description: The Basic Employment Program at OpenDoors is a six-session individualized job coaching program that is arranged to meet your needs and schedule. Dates: 10/1/25 – 9/30/26 (Open enrollment for this program takes place daily.) Hours per week: 3 Total hours: 12 Participants must pre-register at least one day prior to start of class. You [...]
Course Description: Students learn Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine and Set-Up/Operator skills. Students will learn to read blueprints, understand the objectives, complete complex set-ups, operate CNC machines, use standard machine tools, and perform quality assurance inspections. Open enrollment: 10/1/25 – 9/30/26 Hours per week: 25 Total hours: 500 Orientation session prior to start of class Prerequisite: [...]
Course Description: Students will attend a 4-week prep class which will include math and reading, test-taking strategies and industry-specific topics. After the student obtains a CDL permit, they will begin the driver training with the RI Teamsters. Hours per week: 30 Total hours: 540 Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House CDL [...]
Course Description: Lecture: This course helps develop the technical skills, compassion, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to function effectively in a health care setting. A humanistic approach to caregiving is a theme during lecture to ensure students practice this approach throughout their career. Skill Lab: Students will learn the 23 skills necessary to take [...]
Course Description: Students will learn basics of the human body, how to take blood pressure, listen to a heart and other basic duties. Course includes classroom and hands-on learning. Hours/Week: 25 Total Hours: 189 Contact Crossroads at 401-277-4362 for class information. You can enroll if: Test at a 5th grade level for reading and math Pass [...]
