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 麻豆色情片鈥檚 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:
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.
January 6, 2026 - April 2, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30pm
Meet Tues & Thurs | In-Person at East Providence High School
Registration will open December 1, 2025
Project Management
Cohort 2
March 3, 2026 - April 16, 2026 | 6:00-8:30pm
Meet Tues & Thurs | In-Person at East Providence High School
Registration will open February 1, 2026
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.
Microsoft Office Essentials
January 8, 2026 - April 2, 2026 | 6:00-8:30pm
Meet Tuesdays | In-Person at East Providence High School
Build confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in this hands-on course designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. You鈥檒l learn how to create, format, and save documents; organize and analyze data with formulas, charts, and filters; and design engaging presentations with text, images, and transitions. By the end of the course, you鈥檒l be able to navigate each program with ease, apply professional formatting, and prepare files for sharing and printing. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen workplace or academic computer skills.
Registration will open December 1, 2025
For more information contact:
401-254-3838
The East Providence Workforce Program is offered by the City of East Providence in partnership with 麻豆色情片. This program is sponsored by a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.