Get the basics through the FREE informational workshop series presented by the PPL (Providence Public Library) and RI SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Counselors present and discuss the various aspects of planning and owning a business. PPL staff discusses print…
Building Futures is a job training program that helps low-income men and women prepare to enter one of 12 different construction apprenticeship programs. Over the last 13 years they have placed nearly 300 graduates into the skilled construction trades including…
There are also agencies that help job seekers prepare for and find jobs. Some charge for their services but those listed below are free. netWORKri CAREER CENTERS Focus: Helping unemployed RI adults find jobs Locations: 1 Reservoir Ave, Providence; (also…
SEG offers programs to help you start and run a business enterprise to achieve social and environmental impact as well as economic growth. Website: Phone: 401-272-2558 Address: 10 Davol Square, Suite #100, Providence, RI 02903 SEG also has locations…
Amos House is a multi-service agency that provides several different job training programs as well as housing, meals and other social services. Industry Focus: Carpentry (See Culinary/Food Service Training for Amos House’s Culinary Program.) Location: 460 Pine Street, Providence Phone:…
INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS Federal and state governments provide tax incentives for employers who hire individuals with criminal records. It is helpful for you to know about these incentives. Two of these programs are: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): The federal…
Industry Focus: Residential Construction (home building) Location: 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence Phone: 401-438-7400 Email: info@ribuilders.org Website: Training: Training in all aspects of basic home construction. Classes meet from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM three days…
Industry Focus: Marine Trades Location: Poppasquash Road, Bristol, RI Phone: 401-396-9619 Email: brian@rimta.org Website: Training: 3 week, entry level, Core Training Program at CCRI in Providence and Warwick campuses. Classes are full-time Monday through Friday and…
Industry Focus: Commercial Fishing Location: 61B East Farm Rd, Kingston, RI (training in both Kingston and Point Judith) Phone: 401-741-4178 Email: fredmatters@cfcri.oeg Website: (click on apprenticeship) Training: a hands-on and classroom based 4 week training program, Monday through Friday…
