Basic Employment Program

Basic Employment Program

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OpenDoors
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OpenDoors / Work Readiness Training /
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Basic Employment Program

$0.00

How to Apply
Duration: 12 Total Hours

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 can enroll if:

  • You are ready and willing to find a job!
  • Formerly incarcerated

You will learn:

  • How to write a great resume
  • How to prepare for an interview
  • How to look and act during an interview
  • Common interview questions
  • How to talk about your criminal record and incarceration during an interview
  • How to address things like gaps in work and getting fired in your work history
  • Basic computer skills needed to search for jobs online and fill out applications
  • Basic computer emailing
  • How to avoid employment scams like those on Craigslist
  • Using netWORKri.org and EmployRI.org
  • How to fill out paper applications and what to say about the question on applications about your criminal record

As a SNAP E&T participant you will get:

  • Monthly RIPTA passes if you don’t have transportation to make sure you can get to class
Click here to Learn How to Apply

About Instructors

OpenDoors
OpenDoors (previously the Family Life Center) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based on the southside of Providence that serves formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
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