An integral part of the Rhode Island community, hosted by CCRI since 1979
For 40 years, RIEOC has been working with CCRI and local community based organizations
to assist individuals with a wide array of services and programs, all at no cost to
the participant. The U.S. Department of Education provides funding for RIEOC to provide
community outreach and support services to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
interested in pursuing educational opportunities - like worforce training, a GED,
or a college degree.
Our free services and programs encourage participants to develop the academic and
career skills necessary to become self-sufficient and economically independent. In
addition, our programs adapt to the needs of our communities and serve as a first
step towards the attainment of long-term education and career goals.
Each year RIEOC helps more than 3,000 Rhode Islanders take necessary steps to succeed
on their journey to a better career through education and training. Services are provided
primarily, but not restricted to, adults who are potential first generation college
students or students with limited income (150% of federal poverty guidelines).