Workforce Pell Skilled Trades programs in Rhode Island
Hands-on building, repair, and installation work that has to be done on site. The Workforce Pell Grant can cover short, 8–15 week training — up to $4,310 a year, with nothing to repay. Median pay runs about $51k.
Check my eligibility →To be approved for Workforce Pell, a skilled trades program in Rhode Island generally has to show that at least 70% of students finish and get a job that pays enough to justify the cost. The bar is high and the early list is short — which protects your one-time Pell eligibility.
Skilled Trades programs in Rhode Island
Welding Certificate
Community College of Rhode Island
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Auto / Diesel Technician
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Auto / Diesel Technician
New England Institute of Technology
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
HVAC/R Technician
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Questions about skilled trades and Workforce Pell in Rhode Island
Does the Workforce Pell Grant pay for skilled trades training in Rhode Island?
It can. Workforce Pell covers short-term skilled trades programs that Rhode Island approves and that meet the federal quality bar. Approval is set per program, so confirm a specific program's status with the school — the Rhode Island list is still being finalized for 2026.
How much will skilled trades training cost me with Workforce Pell?
These programs commonly run about $1,000–$6,500 — once. Workforce Pell is built to cover that, averaging about $2,200 in aid (up to $4,310/year), so many students pay little or nothing out of pocket. Your FAFSA sets your exact amount.
Is Skilled Trades a good field to train for?
Hands-on building, repair, and installation work that has to be done on site. Median pay is around $51k, and it's the kind of work AI can't run a wire through a wall or braze a joint that holds.