About This Course
Classes begin August 8, 2022, and end November 28, 2022. Classes meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for 15-weeks, 100 hours.
Training is held at RCWP’s Vocational Training Center, 555 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Highway, Central Falls, RI 02860 (for GPS use this address: 2 Crow Point, Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865 we are across the street from Fortune Metals).
The VESL Program is an 15-week basic carpentry career training program for participants who demonstrate intermediate English Knowledge and is designed to prepare job seekers looking for a career in residential construction or upskill current construction workers. With an emphasis on contextualized English as a Second Language Training, participants learn Construction Terminology, Construction Math, Hands-On Basic Carpentry Training, Jobsite Safety and upon successful completion participants earn their OSHA 10 Construction Card. A CASA test is required prior to enrollment in the program.
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Requirements
Employers: Upskill your current employees or sponsor a candidate you’d like to hire with a commitment of a wage increase or a job during or upon training completion. Job Seekers, Career Changers and those interested in a Career in Construction: Demonstrate a commitment to start a career in construction and actively seek employment at RCWPJobs.com and our placement resources.