Workforce Programs
All CCRI Workforce students and visitors to all CCRI campuses will be required to provide proof of Covid vaccination (including booster, if eligible) OR proof of a negative Covid test. Proof of Covid testing must be within 24 hours for Rapid Tests OR within 72 hours for PCR tests. Original paperwork OR a photo/screenshot is acceptable proof of both vaccination and dated negative Covid test.
Free no-appointment-needed Covid testing is available on CCRI campuses.
CCRI Covid testing schedule can be found here. Or you may schedule a COVID test at a state-run test site, visit portal.ri.gov or call 401-222-8022.
Business and Technology
CCRI offers in-person and online training classes to help you develop skills and computer knowledge.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Business and Digital Essentials
- Business Computing Applications
- Corporate Language
- Court Reporting
- Customer Solutions and Technical Assistance
- Data Analytics
- Mortgage Data Processor
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Securities Industry Essentials
- Software Developer
- Women In Tech
- Online Training Classes
Education
CCRI offers courses to prepare you to work in the field of education.
Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the largest industries in Rhode Island. CCRI has partnerships with employers across the state to train people to start or advance in careers in this field.
- Case Manager
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CNA State Test
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiography *
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Support Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician II
- Public Health Dental Hygienist*
- Nitrous Oxide *
- Local Anesthesia*
* Continuing Education class
Manufacturing and Trades
Manufacturing and trades represent growing industries in Rhode Island and CCRI has partnerships with businesses across the state. CCRI Received a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Designation in May 2021. See more information here.
- CNC Manufacturing
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Maritime Careers
- Maritime Electrical
- Maritime Manufacturing
- Maritime Pipefitting
- Maritime Rigging
- Maritime Sheet Metal
- OSHA 10
- Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Process Technology
Renewable Energy
Recognizing the anticipated growth in the renewable energy sectors, by the end of 2021 the Community College of Rhode Island will deliver demand-driven training for Rhode Islanders to prepare for jobs in these emerging industries.
Renewable Energy and Offshore Wind
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Career Services
CCRI Career Services provides students and alumni with high-quality services, support, and resources for successful career planning and superior experiential learning opportunities.
Employer Solutions
The CCRI Workforce Partnerships Team works in close collaboration with industry and business leaders to ensure the college’s offerings are meeting both current and future workforce needs.