CWE at 132 George M Cohan Boulevard in Providence is RI's Women's Business Center, providing business plan workshops, microloan packaging, and one-on-one advising for women entrepreneurs. They also coach women re-entering the workforce. Phone 401-277-0800 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Most workshops free.
401-277-0800 · 132 George M Cohan Blvd, Providence, RI 02903
Amos House at 460 Pine Street in south Providence runs the Community Kitchen culinary training program — a paid 14-week course for women rebuilding employment after homelessness, incarceration, or recovery. Graduates earn ServSafe certification and job placement. Phone 401-272-0220 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
401-272-0220 · 460 Pine St, Providence, RI 02907
Year Up Providence (linked to YearUp.org's national network) runs a one-year program combining six months of professional skill-building with a paid corporate internship for young adults 18-29. Strong representation of women in IT and finance tracks. Phone 401-432-1590 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Free for accepted students plus a stipend.
401-432-1590 · Providence, RI 02903
Goodwill SNE at 100 Houghton Street in Providence offers free job training, supported employment for women with disabilities, and digital-skills classes through grant-funded programs. They also run a network of stores that hire community members. Phone 401-861-2080 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
401-861-2080 · 100 Houghton St, Providence, RI 02904