CCRI now offering free workforce training in fast-growing insurance industry
February 14, 2022
With an increasing need for qualified individuals to work in the insurance field in
Rhode Island, CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships and the Independent Insurance
Agents of Rhode Island have partnered to develop and offer a workforce training program
for those interested in a career in the insurance industry.
The Rhode Island Property and Casualty Insurance certification course is a 60-hour,
online course that covers major topics individuals need to be employed in the insurance
industry, including the various types of insurance policies, policy riders and provisions,
third party coverage, commercial crimes, and licensing laws. Upon successful completion
of the course, participants will sit for the RI Property and Casualty exam and will
receive job placement assistance with Rhode Island-based insurance companies. Graduates
of the course may also be eligible for academic credit.
CCRI is now accepting applications for the program with two classes starting on March
1. The course is free for accepted applicants and is partially funded by the Rhode
Island Department of Labor & Training’s Real Jobs RI program. Those interested in
this opportunity may learn more and apply here.
According to US Labor Bureau Statistics, the job outlook for insurance sales agents
is positive with an estimated growth of 5% per year, with those employed as customer
service representatives and account administrators expected to earn an average starting
salary between $40,000 and $58,000 annually.
“A strength of CCRI is our ability to work with industry partners to identify short-
and long- term workforce needs, and to quickly build and deliver high-impact training
programs to meet those needs,” said Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships,
Tekla Moquin. “By aligning our workforce development programs with academic credit
and employer demand, we are strengthening our economy and community by linking education
and employment to create a skilled 21st century workforce.”
“The Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island are excited to partner with CCRI
on this workforce development program. IIARI’s commitment to CCRI has been longstanding
as annual donors to the college. Through this endeavor, IIARI will not only deepen
our relationship with CCRI, but also help to develop tomorrow’s agency workforce and
position graduates for opportunities in the insurance industry throughout Rhode Island,”
said Kenneth Thompson, Jr., Immediate Past President, Rhode Island Association of
Insurance Agents.
The Property and Casualty Insurance Certification course is the first of three workforce
training programs in the insurance industry CCRI expects to launch this year, with
opportunities for training in the life and health insurance fields expected to launch
later this year.
CCRI's Division of Workforce Partnerships works in close collaboration with industry
and business leaders to ensure the college’s offerings are meeting both current and
future workforce needs. The division provides Workforce, Adult Education, and Transportation
Education programs as well as Career Services and Employer Solutions in service to
the Rhode Island community and beyond.
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