Tag: Real Jobs Rhode Island
Giving employers the skills to speak with their workers
The diversification of Rhode Island’s workforce has resulted in a frequent challenge for many employers. Workers may know enough English to perform their jobs,...
Application deadline for SEG Food Accelerator program approaches
PROVIDENCE – The deadline to apply for the Social Enterprise Greenhouse 2020 Food Accelerator program is Oct. 1, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.
The program will...
Business development workshops for designers begin this week in Newport
NEWPORT – A series of workshops aimed at designers and innovators is set to kick off this week in Newport.
Organized by DESIGNxRI and Innovate...
R.I. construction employment increases 3.6% in June
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island construction employment increased 3.6% year over year in June to 19,900 jobs, level with the previous month, according to the...
Real Jobs RI to create commercial construction training program
PROVIDENCE – The state is expanding the Real Jobs Rhode Island program to cater to commercial construction employers, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced Monday.
The...
Want a job? Cybersecurity is the ticket
The success of the Real Jobs Rhode Island program is predicated on the idea that workforce development should be driven by the needs of...
R.I. Manufacturers Association workshop to focus on training resources
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will hold a Training in Manufacturing workshop on Aug. 7 at the Providence Marriott Downtown.
Those interested in...
Five Questions With Scott Jensen
Scott Jensen | Director, R.I. Department of Labor and Training
1. What’s the biggest success you’ve had since taking the reins at the DLT...
Report: Clean energy sector employs more than 16K in 2019
PROVIDENCE – The clean-energy sector in Rhode Island employed 16,021 at the beginning of 2019, according to the 2019 Clean Energy Industry Report released...
Yet again, GA chooses spending over investment in R.I.’s future
It is clear what vision of Rhode Island the General Assembly has.
Rather than slowing down the elimination of the state’s car tax, the fiscal...