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College and Career Planning
Searching for the right college can be very overwhelming - you are not alone. Listed below are just a few of the resources available to you here at Central High School in addition to starting your search early, staying organized and keeping in touch with your guidance counselor. While SATs, ACTs, GPAs and extracurricular actives will definitely impact your choice of where to study, finding your “fit” - where you feel comfortable and can thrive is most important.
CEEB/High School Code: 400145
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ALTERNATIVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
AFTER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
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City Year
City Year an AmeriCorps program, is a national service organization which unites young adults, ages 17 to 24
77 Eddy St, Providence ·
(401) 553-2500
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Year-UP
Year Up Providence is a one-year, intensive training program.
that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development.
10 Dorrance St Ste 1100,
Providence, RI
(401) 537-2276
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YouthBuild Providence
The mission of YouthBuild USA is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives.
66 Chaffee Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 273-7528learn more:
Job Corp
Our mission is to provide young people with opportunities for positive life choices and experiences.
JOB CORPS IS THE LARGEST FREE RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION
AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 16–24. WE CONNECT YOU WITH THE SKILLS AND EDUCATION
YOU NEED TO GET THE CAREER YOU WANTProvidence Job Corps Center
354 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island 02909
Phone, (401) 331-6205 ·
Exeter Job Corps Center
162 Main Street Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
Tel: (401) 268-6000
Fax: (401) 294-0471Dorcas International Institute
Rhode Island (North Campus)
220 Elmwood Ave
(401) 461-5940
CCAP
The Learn to Earn Program staff helps educate, train and provide job placement for Rhode Island youth ages 14 - 24. Rhode Island youth in need of a GED will work with our dedicated teaching staff in a clean and safe environment. We offer Industry Recognized Credentialing classes for students completing the GED. We train to industry standards. Our partners hire many of our graduates.
172 Exchange St, Pawtucket
401) 437-8885
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Established in 1899, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy.
165 Dillabur Ave,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-2635
MTTI
MTTI provides Hands-On Training for Careers that are in High Demand. Located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
54 Water St, East Providence,
RI 02914
(401) 434-4840
Empire Beauty Schools
For more than 75 years, Empire has maintained this strong heritage and tradition
of training future beauty professionals for rewarding and in-demand careers in the beauty industry.
And, all Empire Education Group schools are also backed by the ,
a Fortune 1000 company, and industry partner of Empire Education Group.
151 Broadway, Providence, RI
(401) 272-4300
The U.S. Military
The U.S. military has six branches of service: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
Army National Guard
The Army National Guard's state mission is perhaps the most visible and well known.Nearly everyone has seen or heard of Guard units responding to battle fires or helping communities deal with floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms or other emergency situations. In times of civil unrest, the citizens of a state can rest assured that the Guard will be ready to respond, if needed.
330 Camp St,
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 275-4200
Air National Guard
Air Guard missions serve to protect our homeland and support federal efforts By serving within these missions, you will receive cutting edge training that employers wants
1235 Oaklawn Ave,
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 228-7888
US Marines
The Marine Corps mission is to hold its recruits and officers to the highest standards and instill the best principles and training into the USMC ranks.
380 Westminster St Ste 120,
Providence, Rhode Island
(401) 421-8468
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN RHODE ISLAND
IBEW LOCAL 99 Electricians Union
An electrician is a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines, and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure.
Phone: (401) 946-9908
Requirement: In order to apply to the electrician’s union apprenticeship program you must live in Rhode Island, you must be 18 and you must have a valid driver’s license at the time of the application. You must have a GED or high school diploma
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union- Local 51
Anyone who has faced a busted pipe or broken toilet will tell you that plumbers are heroes. Plumbers install and repair water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances and fixtures to keep homes and businesses flowing smoothly. Being a plumber is physically demanding.
11 Hemingway Drive
East Providence, RI 02915
Requirement: Have to be 18 years of age and diploma or high school equivalency
A copy of your high school transcript must be sent directly from the guidance department at the school (fax # at the union is: 946-5995)
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction, from the building of highways and bridges to the installation of kitchen cabinets.
Warwick, RI – UBC Local 94
14 Jefferson Park Rd LU 94
Warwick, RI 02888-1084(401) 467-7070
Requirements: Obtain a High School Diploma, Work Experience, or Vocational Training.Carpentry
Apprenticeship programs typically include some form of basic education.
Bricklayers and Applied Craftsman Union
Bricklayers, also known as blockmasons or brickmasons, build walls, chimneys, fences and other structures. Most often, they use bricks to construct their projects, but they can also use concrete blocks or precast panels. A bricklayer's finished product must be horizontally level and true at its corners.
150 Medway Road Suite 157
Cranston RI (behind Garden City)
Phone: (401) 946-9940
Requirement: High school diploma or GED and a valid driver license
Ironworkers Union- Local 37
Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. Repair older infrastructure. Make, weld, and cut structural metal in fabricating shops. Erect steel frames. Does this sound interesting????????
895 Waterman Ave.
East Providence
Requirement: Applicants must be 18 years of age, must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, must undergo drug testing and must have a valid driver’s license.
The state test is at netWORKri One Stop Career Center located at One Resevoir Ave. Providence RI 2907.
Bring your driver’s license, social security card and U.S. birth certificate
ANLI ACADEMY
The NAIL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The ANLI Academy program focuses exclusively on nails. You receive the specific training you need to become a licensed Nail Technician.