Course Description: Each participant meets with an Employment Specialist to design a program based on individual needs and goals. Participants must pre-register one week prior to training. Open enrollment for this program takes place every two weeks between: 10/1/24–9/30/25 Total hours: Varies depending on each person’s progress. Prerequisite: You can enroll in Job Search if: [...]
Course Description: Students will learn how to look for work online, how the recruiting process works, prepare a resume and cover letter, and good interviewing skills. Participants must contact Westbay to be placed on the waitlist for the next open space. 10/1/24 – 9/30/25 Open enrollment Hours per week: 4 Total hours: 48 We provide [...]
Course Description: Works Wonders™ is a career development and employment program that provides skills-based training, one-on-one career coaching, and paid work-based learning opportunities. You will work with an Employment Specialist to explore your career interests and then build an education and career plan. You will learn new skills and have the opportunity to practice them [...]
Course Description: One-on-one and small group instruction at The Learning Center helps you meet your educational goals. You have two choices: Adult Basic Education Preparing for a Job Training Participants must pre-register one week prior to training. Open enrollment for this program takes place every two weeks between: 10/1/24–9/30/25 Total hours: Varies depending on each [...]
Course Description: Job training prepares participants for employment as a Medical Assistant or Medical Receptionist in an office or related facility. Participants learn medical terminology, measuring vital signs, recording patient weight and height, using technical equipment, office skills, technology/data entry, and electronic medical records; course material includes hygiene procedures, patient rights, legal & ethical issues, [...]
Course Description: Currently employed Certified Nursing Assistants will learn proper medication dispensing in accordance with RI state law. Contact Westerly Education Center at 401-584-4931 for class information. Hours per week: 6 Total hours: 96 You can enroll if: You are a currently employed Certified Nursing Assistant in a licensed nursing home Have a Letter of [...]
Course Description: Microsoft Excel for Career Pathways for English Language Learners is a rigorous Introduction to Excel course. Students will receive 6 hours of instruction each week during 36 class sessions: 2 hours of online technical training, 2 hours of in-person ESOL instruction and 2 hours of in-person hands-on practice. Contact Providence Public Library for [...]
Course Description: Microsoft Excel for Certification Pathways for English Language Learners is a rigorous advanced-level Excel course. Students will receive 6 hours of instruction each week during 36 class sessions: 2 hours of online technical training, 2 hours of in-person contextualized English Language instruction, and 2 hours of in-person hands-on practice in workforce preparation. Upon [...]
Course Description: Microsoft Excel for Professional Pathways for English Language Learners is a rigorous intermediate-level Excel course. Students will receive 6 hours of instruction each week during 30 class sessions: 2 hours of online technical training, 2 hours of in-person contextualized English Language instruction, and 2 hours of in-person hands-on practice in workforce preparation. Upon [...]
