Newport, RI
Trade Schools in Newport, RI
For trade schools in Newport, RI, start by checking CCRI's Newport County Campus and the off-island program locations below. Newport Community School also offers adult education if you need to build reading, math or computer skills first.
- CCRI's Newport County Campus is at One John H. Chafee Boulevard.
- CCRI places practical nursing classes at its Warwick campus.
- Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center offers GED and computer preparation.
Trade schools in and near Newport
Use the school list to compare programs available to Newport residents, with each teaching campus named. A college's Newport address does not mean every career course meets there.
5 schools listed
Nearby: Providence (5)
- Empire Beauty SchoolProvidence, RICosmetologyEsthetician
- Brown University HealthProvidence, RICNA
- Community College of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIPhlebotomy
- Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC)Providence, RIWelding
- Roger Williams University Extension SchoolProvidence, RIElectrician
Open a program to compare length, schedule and published cost at each campus.
Separate Newport classes from off-island programs
CCRI has a campus in Newport's North End. Its practical nursing diploma requires travel to Warwick for day courses.
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The CCRI campus directory locates Newport County Campus at One John H. Chafee Boulevard. It also identifies Knight Campus at 400 East Avenue in Warwick. Check the campus listed beside each course you need, including any prerequisites.
For example, CCRI's practical nursing page assigns the program's day courses to Knight Campus. If you live in Newport and want that diploma, ask about the weekly Warwick class calendar and separate clinical locations. Work out whether those trips fit your work and family responsibilities before choosing a start term.
Build entry skills through Aquidneck adult education
Newport Community School's adult learning center offers academic preparation and job readiness services. You can ask about the skills you need before beginning occupational training.
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The Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center, part of Newport Community School, serves Newport County youth and adults. It describes academic assessment, English instruction, high school completion and career counseling among its services.
Its academic program page lists pre-GED, GED preparation, computer basics and a learning lab. The lab can support resume writing and job searches as well as study goals. Call (401) 847-7171 to discuss your starting level and the next available class. Ask for the teaching site and current meeting days so your preparation plan fits life in Newport.
Arrange a job-coach meeting from Newport
Rhode Island DLT offers virtual career services as well as in-person appointments. A Newport resident can begin a training discussion without making an office trip first.
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DLT's career services page offers online meetings with job coaches. Coaches provide career planning and connections to free or reduced-cost training, along with resume and interview help. That gives you a way to review a Newport-based study plan or an off-island course before traveling to a career center.
Have the course title, school address and proposed calendar ready for the appointment. Explain any limits on travel from Newport and whether you need academic preparation first. Ask which training assistance might cover your chosen course and what documents the coach needs to review your situation.
Check healthcare work at Newport Hospital
Newport Hospital is on Powel Avenue and belongs to Brown University Health. Use the health system's own career search to examine local role requirements.
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Newport Hospital gives its address as 20 Powel Avenue, Newport. Brown University Health's careers page includes the hospital within its system and links to an employer job search.
Filter that search by Newport Hospital when considering a healthcare training course. Read the education, credential and experience requirements of the role that interests you. Then ask schools how their classroom and clinical work relate to those duties. Also ask where clinical placements take place, since choosing a nearby employer as your long-term goal does not establish where your student placement will be.
Common questions
Does CCRI's Newport campus offer the practical nursing diploma?
CCRI's practical nursing FAQ says its day courses meet at Knight Campus in Warwick. Newport County Campus is a separate location. Before committing from Newport, check which prerequisites you can complete locally and request the nursing class and clinical calendar so you can assess the required travel.
Where can I refresh math or computer skills in Newport?
Newport Community School's adult academic programs include pre-GED study, GED preparation and computer classes. Its learning lab also supports community members with study and employment tasks. Ask the Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center which class matches your current skills, where it meets and when the next group begins.
Can I discuss training assistance without leaving Aquidneck Island?
Yes. Rhode Island DLT allows you to schedule a virtual job-coach session. Use that appointment to review a course, possible training support and any travel limits from Newport. Keep the school's current expense sheet nearby and ask what eligibility checks must happen before you rely on funding.
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- CCRI Newport and Warwick campus addresses
- CCRI practical nursing campus and schedule
- Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center services
- Newport Community School adult academic programs
- Rhode Island DLT virtual career services
- Newport Hospital location
- Brown University Health careers and employer search
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