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JobsInRI to host job fair at Radisson JOBSINRI IS HOSTING a job fair to provide an opportunity for job seekers, recruiters and businesses to meet face to face. The event will feature AAA Northeast, Amica Mutual Insurance Co., Block Island Ferry, Collette Travel Service Inc., Engineered Materials Solutions, Herrick & White Ltd., Pawtucket Credit Union, UniFirst Corp., the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Armory Management Co., Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co., The Groden Network, InnSeason Resorts, InsureMyTrip.com, Living Innovations, Nation Wide Construction Corp. and VP Fitness. Job seekers can pre-register to win a $100 Visa gift card upon check-in at the event.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 3-6 P.M. Free. Radisson Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Meeting new professionals Providence Networking is hosting a speed networking event for business professionals who are interested in meeting other professionals in various fields, such as entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Just like with speed dating, attendees will move from seat to seat, meeting business professionals every five to six minutes. Attendees will use what is called a Connect-Card to create networking opportunities.
Monday, April 20, 7-9 P.M. $19-$22. Muldowney’s Pub, 121 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Labor law conference The University of Rhode Island Schmidt Labor Research Center is hosting its 33rd annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, which is open to the public and will benefit anyone working in the labor and employment fields. This conference will feature speakers from federal and state agencies, labor and employment lawyers, and academicians. Topics at past conferences have included R.I. Court updates, legal implications of new human resource practices, employment arbitration, federal court decisions, National Labor Relations Board decisions and federal discrimination cases. (Note: URI is exploring virtual options or rescheduling, if necessary. A decision will be made by March 30.)
Friday, April 24, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. $130. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Toray looking to add workers Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is hosting a recruiting event to fill positions in its plastics manufacturing facility in North Kingstown, including packaging technician and production roles. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to meet and interview with Toray Plastics recruiters who will be on-site. In order to control the crowd size due to risks that are related to the COVID-19 virus, the company is only allowing a maximum of 30 registrations for the event.
Wednesday, April 29, NOON TO 3 P.M. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, 30 Exchange Terrace, 1st Floor, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Students vie for scholarships Lt. Gov. DanIEL J. McKee is hosting a business pitch event for high school students in the Ocean State. The event features the top five teams of student entrepreneurs from across the state as they face off in a Shark Tank-style competition for a chance to win a share of $14,000 in scholarships. The competition is aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and promoting business ownership in Rhode Island. Organizers are still determining how to move forward with the event, which could move to a virtual model or be pushed back depending on how things progress with the COVID-19 virus.
Saturday, May 2, 10-11:30 A.M. Free. New England Institute of Technology, Philp G. Parsons Lecture Hall, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Working with Pride RHODE ISLAND PRIDE is hosting an event designed to connect attendees with LGBTQIA+ friendly employers from all industries seeking to fill entry-level to experienced positions. There will be opportunities for professional headshots, informational workshops, access to community resources and resume instruction. Employers have been asked that their on-site recruiters participate in a transgender-inclusion training before participating in the job fair.
Wednesday, May 6, 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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#ChooseRI celebration Millennial Rhode Island, in partnership with WaterFire Providence, is holding its sixth annual #ChooseRI Celebration, a networking event with food, games, prizes and music. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for various prizes, from gift cards to local businesses to special experiences in and around the state.
Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-8 P.M. $10/early bird; $30/general admission. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Medtech science fair VENTURE CAFÉ PROVIDENCE is hosting an event designed to present the breadth of medical-technology innovation in Rhode Island and share the resources and services available to support local, regional and global medtech startups as they develop and commercialize medical technologies. The event will detail the Rhode Island ecosystem and how it can support medtech ventures’ development, growth and fundraising goals. Register to showcase your work, products, research, or services at the medtech “Science Fair.”
Thursday, May 7, 3-8 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Women’s contracting THE CENTER FOR Women & Enterprise is hosting a women’s contracting program, which will make attendees who own businesses eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program. To be eligible for the women’s contracting program, your business must: be a small business; be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens; and have women manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions.
Wednesday, May 13, 8:30-10:30 A.M. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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