Tag: Workforce Development
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...
R.I. Medical Reserve Corps launches institute to prepare for the worst
2024 PBN Innovative Companies Awards
EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING: Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps
DEDICATED TO IMPROVING the health and safety of communities across the state, the Rhode...
Element2 Consulting a different element in helping people find work
PBN 2024 Fastest Growing Companies Awards
$2.5 MILLION to $15 MILLION:
1. Element2 Consulting Group
CEO (or equivalent): Rocco Giusti, managing partner and chief operating officer; Patrick...
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...
Citizens pledges $10M to workforce development initiatives
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. says it will provide $10 million over the next two years to support workforce development programs in the...
A quick retreat?
Does your company hold work retreats for employees?
Yes: 67%
No: 33%
How do you build excitement for these retreats?
Incorporate leisure/fun activities: 67%
Our company does not hold...
College connection
Does your company partner with a local college/university as a pipeline to attract new employees?
No: 67%
Yes: 33%
No, but we’re discussing that initiative: 0%
Do you...
Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket to receive $50K technology, workforce...
PAWTUCKET – Citizens Bank has selected The Boys & Girls Club as one of seven nonprofits in the northeastern region to receive a $50,000 tech...
State partners with nonprofit on tech job training for incarcerated individuals
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Corrections and Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s Office have partnered with a California-based nonprofit on a new technical skills...