East Providence Workforce Program
Jumpstart your career with the East Providence Workforce Program. Completely FREE for low-to-moderate income East Providence residents and workers. Coursework is geared towards improving career advancement by cultivating industry-specific, computer, and leadership skills.
The City of East Providence Workforce Training Program offers 11 courses through Roger Williams University鈥檚 Extension School. The career-oriented programming offers training in Microsoft Office, social media marketing, accounting and bookkeeping, project management, and medical office specialist.
Courses in the East Providence Workforce Program will be free to eligible East Providence residents and workers. Participants must be low-to-moderate income (up to 100% AMI), and either live in East Providence OR work in East Providence. Applicants will be vetted for income and residence/workplace requirements through the enrollment process.
Jumpstart your career with new skills or certifications from the FREE classes through the East Providence Workforce Program.
Classes To Be Held at East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI, ROOMS 371 & 372.
Enrollment is currently open for:
Accounting & Bookkeeping Fundamentals (Cohort 2)
Build a strong foundation in accounting and bookkeeping with this 13-week course designed for beginners and career professionals alike. Using College Accounting: A Career Approach (ISBN: 978-1337623131), students will gain practical skills in recording transactions, managing financial records, preparing basic financial statements, and understanding the accounting cycle. Ideal for those pursuing careers in business, finance, or office administration, this course blends real-world applications with essential bookkeeping principles to support success in any industry.
September 16, 2025 - December 11, 2025 | 6:00-8:30pm
Meet Tues & Thurs | In - Person at East Providence High School
Advanced Accounting & Bookkeeping with QuickBooks (Cohort 3)
Take your accounting skills to the next level in this 13-week advanced course designed for individuals with prior experience in accounting and bookkeeping. Using an accounting simulation alongside QuickBooks 2025, students will deepen their understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, payroll systems, and computerized accounting. This course emphasizes real-world application, including hands-on QuickBooks training to prepare students for professional roles in finance, small business management, and accounting services.
Dates TBD | 6:00 - 8:30pm
Meet Tues & Thurs | In-Person at East Providence High School
Project Management
Cohort 2
September 2, 2025 - October 16, 2025 | 6:00-8:30pm
IN PERSON Tuesday & Thursdays at East Providence High School 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Take your project management skills to the next level with this 6-week, in-person course at East Providence High School! Whether you're new to project management or looking to refine your expertise, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the five basic principles of PMI (Project Management Institute)鈥擨nitiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.
Through interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, you'll gain practical knowledge to manage projects effectively in any industry. Perfect for professionals, career changers, and anyone interested in building a strong project management foundation.
Social Media
A self-paced 5 module cohort, available online virtually for 1 year until August 1, 2026
This 15-hour self-paced course provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to social media marketing. It is designed for individuals and businesses looking to harness the power of social media platforms to build brand awareness, engage with customers, and drive business growth. The course covers essential topics such as platform selection, content strategy, community engagement, social media advertising, introduction to analytics and content creation basics.
For more information contact:
401-254-3838
The East Providence Workforce Program is offered by the City of East Providence in partnership with Roger Williams University. This program is sponsored by a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.