Tag: R.I. Department of Labor and Training
‘She-cession’ cessation: Women’s employment hits record high, but hardships endure
After taking the entire 2022-2023 school year off for maternity leave, Erin Thibeault wasn’t just eager to return to work as a first grade...
RIDE gets $3.2M for data collection to better prepare students for...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education on Wednesday was awarded a $3.2 million federal grant to enhance data collection related to college and...
For hospital executives, solving labor shortages a top task
When asked whether the lingering workforce shortages are affecting access to care, Rhode Island’s health care leaders had a clear answer.
“Yes, period, end of...
Finding workforce is labor intensive for local nonprofits
The COVID-19 pandemic’s cascading aftereffects have been complicated and hard to shake for Rhode Island’s nonprofits, which employ 67,000 Rhode Islanders. That number represents...
HousingWorks Fact Book: Housing affordability in R.I. still out of reach
PROVIDENCE – While steps have been taken to address the state’s housing crisis and Rhode Island’s labor market is recovering in a strong way,...
New law: R.I. public colleges must plan for apprenticeships
A new state law requires public higher education institutions to establish ways of awarding academic credit to students who participate in registered apprenticeship programs.
“These...
APPRENTICING FOR SUCCESS: Aging workforce needs infusion
Earlier this year, first-year carpenter apprentice Luis Mercedes got to spend a few months helping install windows at the former Windmill Street Elementary School...
AccessPoint RI building a workforce through an access point
PBN Innovative Companies 2023
Nonprofit/Social Services: AccessPoint RI
For more than a half century AccessPoint RI has taken an innovative approach to helping individuals prepare for...
DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program expands throughout state
PROVIDENCE – DESIGNxRI's Design Catalyst Program has funded the efforts of Providence-based entrepreneurs since its launch in 2016. Now in its eighth year, the...
Stephen Colella, Job Club Rhode Island director
PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023
Stephen Colella
Job Club Rhode Island
Director
IF YOU HAVE NOT been on a job interview lately, Stephen Colella wants you to...
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