Includes academic assessments; GED Prep; ESL, Adult Basic Education, group sessions; tutoring; home-based studies; computer assisted learning, post secondary educational assistance, work readiness skills training, and employment placement assistance. Available to RI residents ages 16 to 24.
Contact: (401) 519-1929
Internet instruction and virtual classrooms are available for those unable to attend in person due to transportation issues, job demands, parenting obligations, or other circumstances. Distance Learning covers a full range of topics including Adult Education, GED Preparation, Financial Literacy and Work Preparation.
Contact (401) 519-1929
Includes academic assessment and educational services to help individuals and families who are non-English speaking or have limited English language skills. Individual and classroom sessions held days and evenings.
Contact (401) 519-1952
Provides financial literacy and education services to youth and adults ages 14 and up. Youth receive age appropriate training through the YouthLinks Program and adults access services through Tri-Town’s Emergency Services Department, or Tax Preparation Program. The curriculum, based on the FDIC;s Smart Money Program, includes budgeting, banking basics, credit and lenders, debt consolidation, consumer protection and fraud, home ownership and retirement planning. Available to all RI residents.
Contact: Adults: (401) 519-1914; Youth: (401) 519-1929
Includes academic assessment and educational services to help individuals prepare for the state GED exam. Classroom training, individual sessions; tutoring; home-based studies; and computer assisted learning available.
Contact (401) 519-1929
A six to eight week program operated between June and August for youth ages 14 -24. The program provides youth with work experience opportunities in local businesses, public facilities and non-profit agencies. Work experiences provide youth with hands-on opportunities to develop the skills they will need upon entering the work force. Youth receive a stipend or wage and are required to attain certain benchmarks relative to their job performance. Youth also participate in a variety of career and personal development activities such as community service projects, field trips to local business and civic events, exposure to post secondary education and training opportunities, and guest speakers from key RI industries.
Contact: (401) 519-1929
Provides free tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing of state and federal income tax returns, including applying for the Earned Income Tax Credit and other credits. Available to low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield, and Glocester. Residents of other towns accepted if appointments are available.
Contact 401-519-1913
For individuals seeking post secondary or advanced training opportunities, we offer assistance with career exploration, college readiness assessment, applications, financial aid forms, class selection, study and research skills, and college level academic preparation.
Contact (401) 519-1929
Provides academic and vocational assessment and exploration, GED prep, basic skills remediation, occupational skills training, employment assistance and placement, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, adult mentoring, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Statewide for youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of school.
Contact (401) 519-1929