RIC pilots job-training at Parent College

PROVIDENCE – This fall Rhode Island College began running the first-ever job-training program at Parent College in Central Falls. Funded by a Real Jobs Rhode Island grant, the training is in community health worker certification and guarantees participants a job placement upon graduation.

Established four years ago, Parent College has traditionally offered workshops in ESL instruction, healthy living, computer literacy and job-readiness taught by RIC faculty; Central Falls faculty, staff and students; and community partners.

“This is very exciting because we are now able to train individuals in the community to work in paid positions in the health care industry, which will strengthen the community and families in Central Falls,” said Jen Giroux, RIC associate vice president for continuing education and professional development. •

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