R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-3-3.3: Manufacturing and industrial pre-apprenticeship and internships.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude any manufacturing or industrial pre-apprenticeship or internship program, provided that the child is sixteen (16) years of age or older and that the pre-apprenticeship or internship program complies with the career and technical education regulations promulgated by the board of education pursuant to § 16-45-1 et seq.