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: 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. Participants must pre-register and attend an orientation at least three weeks prior to start of class. 10/1/24 – 9/30/25 Hours/week: 16 Total hours: 720 You can enroll [...]
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: Participants will receive case management, career counseling, transition planning and math tutoring Contact Foster Forward at 401+438-3900 for class information. Total hours of training per week: 23 Total component hours: Varies You can enroll in Basic Education if: Out of school youth ages 18 and older, or an emancipated minor with an Alternative [...]
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 Participants must pre-register at least one day prior to start of class. 10/1/23 – 9/30/24 (Open enrollment for this program takes place daily.) Hours per week: 3 Total hours: 12 You can enroll [...]
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: [...]
