Cranston Skills Center

Address

656 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

(401) 562-8328

www.comcap.org

Description:

CCAP's Employment, Training, and Education Programs assist the youth of Rhode Island ages 14 - 24 through free education, training programs, Work Readiness and Job Placement assistance. They provide a full range of services to youth enrolled in school and out of school. All enrollees are connected with a case manager to assist them in their education or employment goals throughout the program. Cash incentives and bus tickets are given to those who qualify.

Services:
GED Instruction
Summer Employment
Internship Programs
Job Readiness
Computer Training
Leadership Development
Tutoring
Career Exploration
Job Search/Placement
Financial Literacy

Description

The Adult Basic Education program includes academic assessments, classes for GED exam preparation, Adult Basic Education, post secondary educational assistance, and alternative diploma programs.

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

16+

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call for Information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-562-8328
    Name:
    Main Phone
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    Description

    High demand industries come in to talk about different types of careers. You get to tour different worksites. You can get short-term paid work experience of 60 hours at different companies.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 16-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    Self-training on different computer programs. If needed, assistance is provided.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 14-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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        • Cranston
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    Description

    Partnership with Coastway Community Bank, they offer a 3 hour class quarterly (or as needed) on Money Management; e.g. getting credit, checking account, savings account.

    Hours

    Call 401-562-8228 to check schedule

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8228 to check schedule

    Service Area

    Pawtucket

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    GED Classes

    Hours

    Mon-Thu 8:30AM-11:30PM Mon-Thu 12:00PM-3:00PM NO CLASSES IN SUMMER

    Eligibility

    Ages: 16-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    Based on the participant’s job readiness skills, they may be placed in either a paid or unpaid work experience with one of our collaborating business partners. Participants will also be encouraged to seek employment in the private sector.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 14-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 14-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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        • Cranston
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    Description

    Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 16-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    Through curriculum-based youth development services, young people learn to meet their basic personal and social needs and to build competencies which are necessary for a successful adolescent and adult life. Services focus on stressing the youth’s competencies, strengths, and developmental needs while working on problems and weaknesses.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 16-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    Assists with finding part-time jobs. Based on a 20 hour work week; 16 hours on the site and 4 hours at the Youth Center per week.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 14-18

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    Description

    Will go to home if tutor is available.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Ages: 14-24

    Intake Procedure

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Cranston

    Geography Served

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    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston
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    General Information

    Hours:

    Office: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

    GED: Mon-Thu 8:30AM-11:30AM & Mon-Thu 12:00PM-3:00PM
    NO CLASSES IN SUMMER

    Intake Process:

    Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

    Languages:

    Spanish

    Eligibility:

    Ages: 14-24
    GED: 16-24
    Paid Internship: 14-24
    Work Readiness: 14-24
    Summer Employment: 14-18

    Handicap Accessible?

    Yes

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    CCAP

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    March 10, 2022

    Description

    The Adult Basic Education program includes academic assessments, classes for GED exam preparation, Adult Basic Education, post secondary educational assistance, and alternative diploma programs.

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    16+

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    Call for Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-562-8328
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      High demand industries come in to talk about different types of careers. You get to tour different worksites. You can get short-term paid work experience of 60 hours at different companies.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 16-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.1500-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Self-training on different computer programs. If needed, assistance is provided.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 14-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7400.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Partnership with Coastway Community Bank, they offer a 3 hour class quarterly (or as needed) on Money Management; e.g. getting credit, checking account, savings account.

      Hours

      Call 401-562-8228 to check schedule

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8228 to check schedule

      Service Area

      Pawtucket

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      GED Classes

      Hours

      Mon-Thu 8:30AM-11:30PM Mon-Thu 12:00PM-3:00PM NO CLASSES IN SUMMER

      Eligibility

      Ages: 16-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500.2500-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Based on the participant’s job readiness skills, they may be placed in either a paid or unpaid work experience with one of our collaborating business partners. Participants will also be encouraged to seek employment in the private sector.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 14-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.3500-330) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 14-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.6500-360) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 16-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-3500.3600) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Through curriculum-based youth development services, young people learn to meet their basic personal and social needs and to build competencies which are necessary for a successful adolescent and adult life. Services focus on stressing the youth’s competencies, strengths, and developmental needs while working on problems and weaknesses.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 16-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6200.4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Assists with finding part-time jobs. Based on a 20 hour work week; 16 hours on the site and 4 hours at the Youth Center per week.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 14-18

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-3600.8200) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Will go to home if tutor is available.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      Ages: 14-24

      Intake Procedure

      Call 401-562-8328 to make an appointment

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Cranston

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston
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      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      656 Park Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02910

      Mailing

      656 Park Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02910

      Contacts

      Beth Zacarias

      Primary Contact

      Site Manager

      (401) 562-8328

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 562-8328

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