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. Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House CDL Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 for class [...]
Course Description: Students will learn to use a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, proper patient handling, CPR and other related job tasks. Contact Westerly Education Center at 401-584-4931 for class information. Hours per week: 24 Total hours: 312 You can enroll if: At least 18 years of age Legal resident of RI. Must provide proof. [...]
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 lectures to ensure students practice this approach throughout their career. Skill Lab: Students will learn the 23 skills necessary to take the [...]
Course Description: Certified Nursing Assistant provides instruction in basic nursing, body systems, diseases, assisting with daily living, communication, specialized needs, pre- and post-operative care and CPR instruction. Training will offer the student the knowledge and skills to take the State licensing exam. Contact Newport Community School at 401-847-7171 for class information. Hours per week: 14 [...]
Course Description: Our 12-week CNA Training Program helps adults learn the skills and earn the certifications they need to get a job in healthcare facilities throughout RI. Certified Nursing Assistants are hired at a range of different places, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, adult day centers and homecare agencies. These jobs have the potential [...]
Course Description: Job training to prepare participants for employment as a Prep Cook, Line Cook, or Caterer. Trainees learn to prepare salads, stocks, soups & mother sauces; fabricate meat cuts; develop knife skills; interpret & convert recipes; identify & use kitchen equipment and ingredients; serve customers in a micro bakery/snack bar business; develop work readiness [...]
Course Description: Customer service students will receive call center basics, and sales that will prepare you for a wide variety of positions within the retail, customer service, call center and hospitality industries Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House Customer Service Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 for class information. Hours per week: [...]
Course Description: 18-week training program helps adults learn the skills and earn the certifications needed to get a job in Rhode Island. Participants must pre-register and attend an orientation four weeks prior to start of class. Contact Genesis Center at 401-781-6110 for class information. Hours per week: 27.5 Total hours: 495 You can enroll in [...]
Course Description: Classes help adults achieve basic computer skills. Contact Providence Public Library for class information. Hours per week: 5 Total hours: 185 You can enroll in Digital Literacy if: You need to increase your technology skills You complete CASAS Reading Intake Pre-Test You complete Northstar Assessment (All Levels Accepted) You will learn: Basic Computer [...]
