Workforce Pell programs in Rhode Island
197 short-term certificate programs across Rhode Island that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Rhode Island
Healthcare34
Business & Admin27
Engineering Tech19
IT & Computer14
Other13
Engineering10
Education9
Public Safety & Law8
Interdisciplinary8
Culinary & Personal Care7
Legal7
Public Service7
Arts & Design6
Media & Communication5
Construction4
Mechanic & Repair4
Manufacturing & Production3
Transportation2
Family & Childcare2
Science Tech2
Social Science2
Agriculture1
Communications Tech1
Healthcare & Fitness1
Natural Resources1
Institutions to know in Rhode Island
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Community College of Rhode Island
Welding Certificate · Warwick, RI
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Auto / Diesel Technician · Newport, RI
New England Institute of Technology
Auto / Diesel Technician · East Greenwich, RI
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
HVAC/R Technician · Pawtucket, RI
Healthcare
Community College of Rhode Island
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Warwick, RI
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Lincoln, RI
New England Institute of Technology
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · East Greenwich, RI
Transportation / CDL
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
CDL / Commercial Driving · Pawtucket, RI
Early Childhood Ed
Community College of Rhode Island
Early Childhood (CDA) · Warwick, RI
IT & Cybersecurity
Community College of Rhode Island
IT Support / Networking · Warwick, RI
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Cybersecurity · Lincoln, RI
New England Institute of Technology
IT Support / Networking · East Greenwich, RI
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Rhode Island finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.