Training Center

Apr 19, 2010

Nationwide Diesel Technologies opened Trades Training Center of Rhode Island after being awarded a $225,000 loan from Rhode Island’s Economic Development Corporation. The center offers welder training and certification, air brake certification, CDL driver training and uses driving simulators. Students receive job training skills and career coaching with cost-effective tuition rates, the company says.

Nationwide Diesel Technologies
www.nationwidedieseltech.com
(401) 231-3410

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