Tag: R.I. Department of Labor and Training
CVS to cut 38 more workers tied to R.I. headquarters
WOONSOCKET – CVS Health Corp. is laying off another 38 employees based at its Rhode Island headquarters.
Of the 38 employees, 23 work at CVS...
R.I. monthly unemployment stays at 4.6% in December
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December was 4.6%, remaining unchanged since August, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said...
SENEDIA gets $200K grant from Real Jobs RI
MIDDLETOWN – The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance announced Thursday it received a $200,000 grant to continue its Defense Partnership Program.
The program, administered...
DLT raises UI employer tax rate in 2025
CRANSTON – Employers will pay slightly more in state payroll taxes to support Rhode Island’s unemployment insurance program next year, the R.I. Department of...
R.I. monthly unemployment remains at 4.6% in November
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in November was 4.6%, the same as October, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said Thursday.
The...
Junior Achievement holds career exploration fair for middle school students
PROVIDENCE – Junior Achievement of Rhode Island recently welcomed 5,600 middle school students to its JA Inspire career exploration fair.
Held from Dec. 10-12 at...
CCRI partners with Building Futures on new apprenticeship readiness program
WARWICK – The Community College of Rhode Island is partnering with local apprenticeship support organization Building Futures on a new apprenticeship readiness program for...
RIBBA launches next Emerging Leaders Development Program
LISA RANGLIN is president of the Rhode Island Black Business Association, which has kicked off the next cohort of its Emerging Leaders Development Program...
R.I. monthly unemployment remains at 4.6% in October
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in October was 4.6%, the same as September, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said Thursday.
The...
What happens when nonprofits struggle to hire fundraisers, financial professionals?
COVID-19 may be in the rearview mirror for most, but it’s left Rhode Island’s nonprofits with a rocky, challenging road to navigate.
A 2024 survey...