Welcome to the Rhode Island Construction Training Academy

                                                   2025/2026 Apprenticeship Registration is Open

                                                                                                                   Click here for the registration form

Classes take place at our 249 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket campus (lower Level) 

All classes begin September 8th & 9th, 2025 - Our classes run on Mondays/Wednesday and Tuesdays/Thursdays. The day a particular class falls on will not be established until late July, early August.

Registration deadline is Friday August 22, 2025. 

All registrations can be submitted via email, fax, USPS mail or in person (appointment only). 

Registration must be submitted with a $400 deposit ($100 is non-refundable should you choose to withdraw). The $400 deposit will be deducted from the tuition cost that is due by the first class in September. All tuition covers the cost of the class, administrative fees and books. 

Registration can be paid by cash, check or credit card. If paying with a credit card a $10 fee will be added to all transactions. 

Please call or email Nicole Foley with any questions. 

Phone: (401) 205-2053 

Email: [email protected]

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        Apprenticeship Instructors Wanted

Are you looking to teach the next generation of Trades People? 
We are looking for instructors in following trades Carpentry, HVAC, Pipefitting and Sheet Metal.
Our classes are 2 nights per week from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.  
Would like more information?  Call Nicole Foley at (401) 205-2053 or email Nicole@ ricta.org  
Are you ready to make the move and teach? Fill out an application here:  
application for instructors

 





Through the Doors of RICTA

Pass the Hands That Build America!

VETERANS RESOURCES:

Veterans have options with benefits they have earned. Please see the following website for details. https://riopc.edu/services/help-for-students/

For information about using your Apprenticeship benefits, please contact the RI State Approving Agency at  [email protected] or 401-736-1164.

About Us

R I Construction Training Academy (RICTA) has been training apprentices in Rhode Island since 1992.  RICTA is a state approved apprenticeship program.  The curriculum used Contren Learning Series has been developed by the NCCER* 

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Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship classes are designed to meet the state requirement of training, 144 hours each year.  Upon completion of the program along with on-the-job training hours, the student will be eligible to register for the state license exam.

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Scholarships

Multiple scholarships are available to anyone interested in entering into the Merit Shop construction industry.

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Monday/Wednesday Classes

2024/2025 Classes for Monday/Wednesday 

to begin September 4, 2024 @ 6:00pm

Schedule: Click Here

Carpentry Levels 3 & 4

Electric Level 1

Electric Level 3 & 4

HVAC/Refrigeration Level 1

Pipefitting Level 1

Sheet Metal Level 2

Sheet Metal Levels 3 & 4

Sprinkler Fitting Levels 3 & 4

 

 

Tuesday/Thursday Classes

2024/2025 Classes for Tuesday/Thursday

to begin September 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Schedule: Click Here

Carpentry Levels 1 & 2

Electric Level 2

HVAC/Refrigeration Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5

Pipefitting Levels 2, 3 & 4

Sheet Metal Level 1

Sprinkler Fitting Levels 1 & 2