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SEED TO STEM: Fifth and sixth grade students at Times2 STEM Academy in Providence use virtual reality stations at the Ocean Technology and Engineering Lab. 
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ESSAY: Are you ready to help?’ R.I. needs to be all...

In the New England region, the blue economy and life sciences sectors are growing. To support these sectors, we need to find more-effective and...
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Q&A: ‘Rather than waiting for talent to emerge, we’re investing in...

Citizens Financial Group Inc. is investing $20 million over three years in workforce-development programs, working with a host of community organizations in Rhode Island...
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Q&A: ‘Knowing that something small you do can make someone’s day...

Charlotte Flynn has worked in retail and as a barista, but a job as a school bus aide helped her find her calling caring...
CHEERFUL CHEF: ­Cedrick Almonacy, sous chef at Celeste restaurant in Narragansett, puts the finishing touches on a pizza. Almonacy said he has enjoyed cooking since childhood.
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KITCHEN DREAMS: High turnover leaves culinary jobs plentiful

With an estimated 3,000-plus restaurants and 57,000 food service employees, Rhode Island’s culinary industry is the state’s second-largest private employer. That makes it a...
Recipe for success: Tyler Gill, foreground, splits his time between working at the J.T. Commons restaurant in Middletown with his classes at the Community College of Rhode Island. 
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Q&A: ‘There’s no reason not to get back on your feet...

Tyler Gill has fueled his passion for food with hands-on training and persistence to create a pathway into the culinary industry. He credits the...
Heavy Metal: Instructor John Kousa, right, works with a student on fabricating a section of ventilation ductwork for a submarine mock-up at the Westerly Education Center. 
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Q&A: ‘The 15,000 square-foot production area turns the idea of a...

Since opening in 2017, the Westerly Education Center has provided training and services to more than 33,000 workers and job seekers, says Director Tom...

Parlange says URI a sound investment; urges support for $275M bond

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange used his annual State of the University address Oct. 8 to make the case...

CCRI seeks designer to refresh Knight mascot

WARWICK – The Community College of Rhode Island is looking for someone to give its sports mascot a new look. The college has issued a...

CCRI, URI launch online degree pathway for registered nurses

WARWICK – The Community College of Rhode Island and the University of Rhode Island have announced a new fully online program designed to help...

Tanner takes interim VP role at CCRI

WARWICK – Former R.I. Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth M. Tanner has been named the Community College of Rhode Island interim vice president for workforce...
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