Course Description: Students will learn about developing a business model, business financials, marketing and workforce readiness. Students will be guided through the process of opening their own business. Contact Social Enterprise Greenhouse at 401-383-3760 x 807 for class information. Hours per week: 5 Total hours: 70 You can enroll if: You already have your own [...]
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. Contact Beautiful Day at 401-489-3022 for class information. Hours per week: 4 Total hours: 48 [...]
Course Description: The ACE program is a 11-week culinary program that gives you classroom, kitchen and real-world experiences with practicum rotations in culinary arts. Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House Culinary Education Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 for class information. Hours per week: 30 Total hours: 240 You can enroll in [...]
Course Description: This is a 11-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). Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House Building Trades Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 for class information. Hours/week: 30 [...]
Course Description: Students will learn the basics of business computing. Word processing, presentations, databases are included. Contact Woonsocket Education Center at 401-488-4101 for class information. Hours per week: 6 Total hours: 42 You can enroll if: At least 18 years of age High School diploma or GED You will learn: Word processing Spreadsheets Database software [...]
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. Orientation session prior to start of class Open enrollment: 10/1/24 – 9/30/25 Hours per week: 25 Total hours: 500 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. Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House CDL Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 for class [...]
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 [...]
