The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is now offering driver’s ed training at the Newport County Campus, located at 1 John Chafee Blvd., in Newport. CCRI says in a press release that they are now offering the training in response to growing demand on Aquidneck Island, students can now go to https://www.g1course.com/ontario-g1-practice-test/ to get their practice […]
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CCRI offering free workforce training in the fast-growing insurance industry
With an increasing need for qualified individuals to work in the insurance field in Rhode Island, CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships and the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island have partnered to develop and offer a workforce training program for those interested in a career in the insurance industry. The Rhode Island Property and Casualty […]
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79 students from Newport County make CCRI’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
The Community College of Rhode Island recently announced its Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Students enrolled in a degree program who have completed 12 credits with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher this semester with no grade lower than “C” are eligible for this scholastic honor. 79 students who call Newport County home made […]
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CCRI partners with Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island and USMRC to offer free maritime career training
CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, in partnership with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island and the United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC), is now accepting applications for its 20-day FREE training program that looks to provide basic marine manufacturing experience and help students find career opportunities in both afloat and ashore career tracks. Hands-on training will […]
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CCRI selected to participate in the ‘Caring Campus Initiative’
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has been selected as one of seven community colleges nationwide to participate in the “Caring Campus Initiative,” led by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) with funding through Ascendium Education Group (AEG). The objective of the Caring Campus Initiative is to increase student retention and success in community colleges […]
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CCRI Theater Adjunct earns a guest role in a two-episode run of police drama ‘Chicago P.D.’
By Michael Parente, Public Relations Officer, Department of Marketing and Communications, Community College of Rhode Island Community College of Rhode Island alumnus and Adjunct Theatre Professor Anthony Goes recently wrapped up filming for his role in a two-episode run of the longtime police drama television series Chicago P.D. Goes is a reoccurring guest star in his […]
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CCRI’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter takes home team and individual awards at international competition
Provided by CCRI A month after taking home several noteworthy awards at the Phi Theta Kappa New England Region Spring Convention, the Community College of Rhode Island’s PTK Pi Omicron chapter continued its success earlier this month with a strong showing at the PTK Catalyst 2021 International Convention Hallmark Awards ceremony. PTK is the national […]
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CCRI to host two virtual open houses this month for interested students
With COVID-19 continuing to force the postponement of traditional in-person college open houses and campus tours, the Community College of Rhode Island will host its next Virtual Open Houses for interested high school seniors and adult learners on Tuesday, March 16 at 6 pm and Saturday, March 27 at 10 am. Both sessions are available […]
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Retired CCRI professors earn emeritus status honoring academic achievements
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)today announced that retired professors Philip Miller of Providence, RI and James Glickman of Northampton, MA, recently received emeritus status at CCRI, honoring their 79 years of combined experience in academia. CCRI provided the following background on the two professors; Miller, who retired in 2018, spent 19 years as […]
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Free wooden boat-building course being offered to high school freshmen
Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, with CCRI and Westerly Education Center, sponsor fun, skill-building, hands-on training
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CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships seeking maritime trades instructors & teacher assistants
CCRI’s Division of Workforce Development today announced that it is hiring for numerous part-time teaching positions in Maritime Pipe-Fitting, Electrical, and Sheet Metal at Westerly Education Center. Instructors will be teaching the skills needed for these trades required by defense contractor General Dynamics Electric Boat’s ramp-up of hiring workers for their Groton and Quonset shipyards, according […]
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CCRI now accepting applicants to its free maritime career training program
CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, in partnership with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, is now accepting applications for its 20-day FREE training program that looks to increase ocean literacy, provide basic marine manufacturing experience, and help students find career opportunities in both afloat and ashore career tracks. Hands-on training will include marine systems, basic […]