Tag: R.I. Department of Labor and Training
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...
Lynch out as CEO of CVS Health; Joyner named new leader
WOONSOCKET – CVS Health Corp. has named David Joyner its CEO and president effective Thursday, replacing Karen Lynch, who stepped down from her position...
R.I. monthly unemployment stays at 4.6% in September
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in September was 4.6%, the same as August, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said Thursday.
The...
Babin receives 2024 Dave Hammis Employment Innovation Award
SUE BABIN, director of the Self-Employment Business Program at the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council, was recently awarded the 2024 Dave Hammis Employment Innovation...
DENTAL PAIN: Workers in demand amid efforts to boost pay, reimbursements
Dentists and state labor specialists say there’s a shortage of dental professionals – doctors, hygienists and assistants – in Rhode Island, and it could...
TECH TRANSFORMATION: AI finding its place in evolving industry
It’s no secret that advancements in technology have been playing an ever-larger role in manufacturing. Innovations in automation, robotics, digitization and, increasingly, artificial intelligence...
A new economic hub is taking shape
The R.I. Life Science Hub was created by the General Assembly in 2023 as a quasi-public agency funded with an initial investment of $45...
ROOM TO GROW: Marine trades offer jobs, training for all ages
Garrett McKinnon wanted to advance his career. He was working long hours at a boatyard and enjoyed it but wanted more.
As he researched educational...
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