Westerly Education Center
Address
8 Sound Shore Drive
Greenwich, CT 06830
(401) 584-4931
Description:
Royce Family Fund owns the Westerly Education Center, leasing it to the State of Rhode Island for $1/year.
Westerly Education Center is managed by the State Of Rhode Island!s Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. Founded in 2017, the Westerly Education Center is a public-private collaboration designed to bring together higher education, business, industry, and community partners to provide high-quality educational programs to meet projected workforce growth in the region.
WEC delivers high-quality educational classes to meet projected workforce growth in the region. All Rhode Island public higher education institutions (University of Rhode Island, Community College of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island College), the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training are partners in the effort to provide workforce training and improved regional access to curricula offerings.
The center is available for any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more. If desired, businesses can opt to engage with the center!s higher education partners to develop customized courses. Whether training new hires or offering professional development for current staff, the center is ideal for off-site programming.
Services
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Description
Westerly Education Center is managed by the State Of Rhode Islandâs Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. Founded in 2017, the Westerly Education Center is a public-private collaboration designed to bring together higher education, business, industry, and community partners to provide high-quality educational programs to meet projected workforce growth in the region. WEC delivers high-quality educational classes to meet projected workforce growth in the region. All Rhode Island public higher education institutions (University of Rhode Island, Community College of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island College), the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training are partners in the effort to provide workforce training and improved regional access to curricula offerings. The center is available for any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more. If desired, businesses can opt to engage with the centerâs higher education partners to develop customized courses. Whether training new hires or offering professional development for current staff, the center is ideal for off-site programming.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-9:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM. Open on Saturdays and Sundays by request. Closed on major holidays. Summer hours may be shortened, call first if you would like to visit after 5 p.m. to ensure that we are open. Our telephone number is 401-584-4931. General Dynamics Electric Boat classes: Mon-Fri 6:45AM-12:00AM Class cancellations will be posted on the website, on our Twitter and Facebook pages, and via the news media.
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call to book
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Walk ins allowed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2019, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Hours
Feb 1 - April 14: Tue, Thu 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Required Documents
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2020 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2019 Federal Tax Return if possible Child and Dependent Care Expense For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number
Eligibility
Earned $57,000 or less in 2020 To qualify for Property Tax Relief Credit (please note it is total household size and total household income): An individual must be (all of the qualifiers below) - Elderly or disabled - Receive Social Security Benefits - Lived in RI all of 2020 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call Robert Ritacco at (401) 639-1969
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-9:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM.
VITA 2021: Feb 1 - April 14: Tue, Thu 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Open on Saturdays and Sundays by request. Closed on major holidays.
Summer hoursmay be shortened, call first if you would like to visit after 5 p.m. to ensure that we are open. Our telephone number is 401-584-4931.
General Dynamics Electric Boat classes: Mon-Fri 6:45AM-12:00AM
Class cancellations will be posted on the website, on our Twitter and Facebook pages, and via the news media.
Intake Process:
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-9:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM.
VITA 2021: Feb 1 - April 14: Tue, Thu 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Open on Saturdays and Sundays by request. Closed on major holidays.
Summer hoursmay be shortened, call first if you would like to visit after 5 p.m. to ensure that we are open. Our telephone number is 401-584-4931.
General Dynamics Electric Boat classes: Mon-Fri 6:45AM-12:00AM
Class cancellations will be posted on the website, on our Twitter and Facebook pages, and via the news media.
Call
VITA 2021: Walk in or call Robert Ritacco at (401) 639-1969
Any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more.
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 27, 2021
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
2017
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Westerly Education Center is managed by the State Of Rhode Islandâs Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. Founded in 2017, the Westerly Education Center is a public-private collaboration designed to bring together higher education, business, industry, and community partners to provide high-quality educational programs to meet projected workforce growth in the region. WEC delivers high-quality educational classes to meet projected workforce growth in the region. All Rhode Island public higher education institutions (University of Rhode Island, Community College of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island College), the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training are partners in the effort to provide workforce training and improved regional access to curricula offerings. The center is available for any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more. If desired, businesses can opt to engage with the centerâs higher education partners to develop customized courses. Whether training new hires or offering professional development for current staff, the center is ideal for off-site programming.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-9:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM. Open on Saturdays and Sundays by request. Closed on major holidays. Summer hours may be shortened, call first if you would like to visit after 5 p.m. to ensure that we are open. Our telephone number is 401-584-4931. General Dynamics Electric Boat classes: Mon-Fri 6:45AM-12:00AM Class cancellations will be posted on the website, on our Twitter and Facebook pages, and via the news media.
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Any business wishing to rent classrooms or the multi-use room for training sessions, meetings, webinars and more.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call to book
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Walk ins allowed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2019, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Hours
Feb 1 - April 14: Tue, Thu 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Required Documents
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2020 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2019 Federal Tax Return if possible Child and Dependent Care Expense For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number
Eligibility
Earned $57,000 or less in 2020 To qualify for Property Tax Relief Credit (please note it is total household size and total household income): An individual must be (all of the qualifiers below) - Elderly or disabled - Receive Social Security Benefits - Lived in RI all of 2020 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call Robert Ritacco at (401) 639-1969
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
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