RI 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 National  Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).  This curriculum has been approved by the National Department of Labor and the local (State Apprenticeship Council) Department of Labor. This is also the curriculum used throughout Rhode Island's Vocational and Technical High Schools.  RICTA is open to any adult student with a high school diploma or GED certificate.
   
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 eligable to register for the state license exam.

Registrations for the 2010/2011 school year can be submitted anytime.  Please refer to our Registrations & Guidelines page.
     
Our training program will grow to include Safety Seminars, Blueprint Reading, Green Building, Licensing Prep class and more.      

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         Through the doors of RICTA pass the
                hands that build America!
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     R.I.C.T.A. does not discriminate in admissions, recruitment, services or
      employment on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin,
                  ancestry, sexual orientation, age or handicap.