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Looking for tips and tricks on saving money? Operation HOPE is hosting a FREE credit and money management workshop! Participants will learn the basics of creating a budget, reading a credit report, and establishing/rebuilding a credit profile.
Other topics Include:
- Paying off debt
- Establishing a saving account
- Consumer Rights
- Disputing inaccurate information
At the conclusion of the orientation, participants will have an opportunity to schedule an appointment to enroll in Operation HOPE's FREE one-on-one counseling sessions.
Sign up now for one of the two workshop dates:
- Thursday, October 22, 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 27, 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Customer service is a key component of customer facing workforce training. As a result of COVID, new customer mandates have put an increased strain on this already delicate relationship.
RI Food Policy Council is offering a free online training that will focus on building effective communication skills that are essential for staff at all levels to handle all types of situations in the workplace.
This course teaches an interest-based process to resolve conflict that will improve relationships by separating people and their emotions from the problem.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot now!

American Safety is offering FREE training to become a CNA with job placement for successful participants.
Training begins on November, 9th and will last eight weeks. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the following times: · Evening classes available 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. · Day classes available from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
These spots are limited and going fast. Apply today!

American Safety is offering FREE training to become a CNA with job placement for successful participants.
Training begins on November, 9th and will last eight weeks. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the following times: · Evening classes available 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. · Day classes available from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
These spots are limited and going fast. Apply today!

Do you remember that movie Ferris Bueller?
One of my favorite quotes is, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
It's a beautiful day today in Rhode Island!
STOP and go outside and enjoy the fall.
Take a deep breath and re-boot. Looking for a job is tough, but don't forget to remember to take a mental break!
Photographer- unknown
Location- Bristol, RI

CCRI is offering a new Patient Support Specialist program. This training is for people who want to work with patients in a medical environment in a non-clinical position. Graduates of this program can expect to begin careers as medical administrative assistants, patient service representatives, unit secretaries, medical customer service agents, and other related positions.
This eight-week course will be a hybrid of online virtual classes with two in-person classes. The next training session is set to begin Monday, November 2, 2020.

If you enjoy learning new skills on the job and prefer a career where you can work with your hands, then this the opportunity for you!
Successful participants in this program will be matched with an employer, hired at $15+ an hour, and then have the opportunity to learn and/or further develop their skills in the following areas: welding, forklift driving, mechanics, blueprint reading, metal working, painting, fiberglass or carbon fiber fabrication, sanding, boatyard help, and MORE!
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is working with Polaris MEP and the RI Marine Trades Association to search for candidates who are looking to re-enter the workforce ASAP with a strong desire to learn & develop new hands-on skills!
Experience is not required. You will be trained.

Interested in learning about jobs in green industries? Growing Futures RI is hosting an orientation that is your one-stop shop to learn about a variety of horticulture professions. You’ll also have the opportunity to find out what employers are hiring right now.
Green industry careers include landscape contractors, arborists, green engineers, masons, landscape architects, landscape designers, fruit/vegetable growers, and MORE.
A Zoom Orientation will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 4:30 p.m.

Interested in learning about jobs in green industries? Growing Futures RI is hosting an orientation that is your one-stop shop to learn about a variety of horticulture professions. You’ll also have the opportunity to find out what employers are hiring right now.
Green industry careers include landscape contractors, arborists, green engineers, masons, landscape architects, landscape designers, fruit/vegetable growers, and MORE.
A Zoom Orientation will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 4:30 p.m.