Rhode Island Indian Council, Inc.

09/03/2026

A little over 2 weeks until the Rocky Point Powwow. Vendor Registration and Dancer Registration is online! If you are interested in dancing or vending and do not have email capabilities Call 401-781-1098.

Application for Dancer registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWaCFkgzeWzuAsxbWMYSqWdODyf7yB7lvLslSNdg5_297UzQ/viewform?usp=header

Application for Vendor registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOp7UyC9UE5Qkdalkgl4PRJ7yZsxg7H3BqWh6j4rQEEDuUig/viewform?usp=header

08/31/2026

⚡️ REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ⚡️

Ready to start a career in the electrical trades? 🔌🛠️ The Newport County Apprentice Training Academy is now accepting students for the 2026 Electrical Program!

📅 Classes begin September 14, 2026
📚 Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00–9:00 PM
⏱️ 75-hour program
💰 $650 per semester or $1,050 paid upfront
📖 Textbook fee: $150

🚨 MANDATORY REGISTRATION: August 19 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Don’t miss your opportunity to get started! Call us today at 401-847-7171 or email [email protected] with any questions.

📍 Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center
23 Americas Cup Avenue, Newport, RI

08/31/2026

📚 READY TO EARN YOUR GED? 🎓

It’s never too late to reach your goals! Our GED classes are designed to give you the support, instruction, and resources you need to prepare for your High School Equivalency Diploma. 💙

🌅 Morning Classes
📅 Starting September 21
🗓️ Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

🌙 Evening Classes
📅 Starting October 5
🗓️ Mondays & Thursdays
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM

💰 Just $50 one-time registration fee + $50 per semester!

Our instructors provide face-to-face instruction, personalized support, tutoring, and help with GED.com and test registration.

📍 Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center
23 America’s Cup Ave., Newport, RI

📞 Call 401-847-7171
📧 [email protected]

Your next chapter starts here. Register today! 🎓✨

08/31/2026

START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE!

Our Cardio-Phlebotomy Training Program begins September 14, 2026! 🎓

This 12-week program meets Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM–2:00 PM and provides hands-on training in:
🩸 Phlebotomy & blood collection
❤️ EKG techniques & cardiac monitoring
🫀 Heart rhythms & arrhythmias
🧠 Anatomy, physiology & medical terminology
🧤 Infection control & patient safety

Includes registration, textbooks, workbook, scrubs & CPR certification. Payment plans and scholarships may be available, including full SNAP funding for qualified participants!

📞 Call 401-847-7171 or email [email protected] to schedule your screening appointment.

⚠️ Spots are limited—don’t wait!

08/24/2026

🌿 SAVE THE DATE! 🌿

🥁 RIIC Annual Powwow at Rocky Point 🥁

RIIC is excited to host our Annual Powwow at Rocky Point again this year! We look forward to gathering our Native communities together for a day of culture, connection, community, and support.

💙 In partnership with 988, RIIC will be bringing awareness to su***de prevention, crisis support, and mental health resources within our Native communities. We hope to create a space where everyone feels supported and knows that help is available.

🥕 The Rhode Island Food Bank will also be joining us again this year to provide fresh produce and food resources for Native community members.

📅 SAVE THE DATE — we hope to see you there!

Come celebrate culture, community, and connection with us!


For Dancer Registration please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWaCFkgzeWzuAsxbWMYSqWdODyf7yB7lvLslSNdg5_297UzQ/viewform?usp=header

For Vendor Registration please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOp7UyC9UE5Qkdalkgl4PRJ7yZsxg7H3BqWh6j4rQEEDuUig/viewform?usp=header

08/21/2026

Train for a Welding Career with CCRI

08/12/2026

WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

The Rhode Island Indian Council (RIIC) is hiring for multiple positions across our service locations! 🎉

RIIC is a nonprofit organization based in Rhode Island, serving Tribal communities and individuals throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.

We’re looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about community, workforce development, and helping people reach their goals.

🌟 Native American Preference:
RIIC gives preference to qualified Native American applicants, consistent with applicable requirements. We especially encourage Native American individuals who are passionate about serving Tribal communities throughout New England and our service area to apply.

📌 Positions Available:

Administrative Assistant
Property Maintenance
Job Developer/ Case Manger
WIOA Director

👉 Interested? Apply today!

Please review the job descriptions below for position details, qualifications, responsibilities, and salary information.

📣 Share this post with someone who may be a great fit for the RIIC team!



Case Manager/Job Developer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yL_bpeWqMO5b7jNDEZ5mw_-3z5l1xJG0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114559267869773976181&rtpof=true&sd=true

WIOA Program Director:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0MPsgNZi-7c2J1eTiEy-FPup_B2fAVZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114559267869773976181&rtpof=true&sd=true

Administrative Assistant:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fj4PKHxo3ZW5kZwdg5NKkdt-kLd1SJ8s/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114559267869773976181&rtpof=true&sd=true

Property Maintenance:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ofRRE-GbGDfdp_uvFvBBou35jjquX8pJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114559267869773976181&rtpof=true&sd=true

08/10/2026

Applications closing soon!

Just a few more days!

Build the skills to build your future with RCWP's tuition-free Carpentry Pre-Apprentice Program in Coventry.

📅 Tentative Start Date: August 25, 2026
📍 Location: RCWP, 599 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816
🕠 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📆 Days: Monday and Wednesday

Gain hands-on experience, earn industry-recognized credentials, and prepare for a rewarding career in the construction trades.

Enroll today and start building your future! 🛠️

https://rcwpri.org/training-programs/coventry-carpentry-pre-apprentice/

Contact us today by calling 401-438-7411 or emailing [email protected]