Tag: R.I. Department of Labor and Training
PBN summit: Workforce challenges coming at federal, state levels
It’s a challenging time for people charged with developing the workforce of the future for Rhode Island.
Not only are state agencies and nonprofits nationwide...
DEI support still strong in Ocean State
As disheartening as the national rollback in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is for local advocates, the commitment remains strong in the Ocean State.
In...
PBN Summit: Demographics, political trends difficult for R.I. workforce
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island employers and stakeholder organizations struggling to train, recruit and retain talent in today's economic and political climate will be trying...
N.E. Tech significantly reducing tuition for its trades programming
EAST GREENWICH – The New England Institute of Technology is now offering individuals seeking training to enter the trades workforce close to half off...
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...
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