Workforce Programs
IMPORTANT: Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021, all CCRI students and visitors to
all CCRI campuses will be required to wear a mask AND provide proof of Covid vaccination
or proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of coming to campus. A photo
or screenshot is acceptable proof of both vaccination and a dated negative Covid test.
For the month of September, free no-appointment-needed rapid-Covid testing is available
on Providence, Warwick and Lincoln campuses from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday.
Arrival to campus 30 minutes ahead of class, testing or appointment will be enough
time to receive the rapid test and get results.
Business and Technology
CCRI offers in-person and online training classes to help you develop skills and computer knowledge.
- Business and Digital Essentials
- Corporate Language
- Customer Solutions and Technical Assistance
- Data Analytics
- Mortgage Data Processor
- 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.
- CNA Course
- CNA State Test
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiography *
- Patient Support Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician II
- 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 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
Programs
Workforce Programs
- Business and Technology
- Education
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing and Trades
- Renewable Energy
- Gateway to Success
Services
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.