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State offers free online job training, education
01:00 AM EDT on Friday, July 3, 2009
The state is providing free online job training and remedial education courses through its netWORKri career centers, which are run by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
Those who require remedial help in math, reading and language skills can apply at the netWORKri centers in Providence, at 1 Reservoir Ave., or in Pawtucket, at 175 Main St. Once participants have received user names and passwords, they may log on to the system from any computer with Internet access.
There are also programs available for people who do not require remedial instruction but want additional job training. They can receive access to a catalog of 400 courses designed to improve skills in the health-care industry and 5,000 courses in subject areas such as information technology and business skills.
For the job training, initial registration is now available at the newWORKri center in West Warwick, 1330 Main St. People should schedule an orientation program at the West Warwick center, or attend a scheduled orientation session in Woonsocket, at 219 Pond St., on July 10; in Providence on July 31, or in Pawtucket on Aug. 21. All run from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
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