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SMOOTHER PATHWAY: Rosemary Costigan is the interim president of the Community College of Rhode Island, which is partnering with Rhode Island College on a fully online program that will provide students a smoother pathway to a Bachelor of ­Science in nursing degree.
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2 colleges join forces to clear path for nurses

When Patricia Kelling’s son was born with severe heart problems years ago, she struggled to understand what was wrong. “I didn’t know what the doctors...
STRATEGY SESSION: Nina Pande, center, executive director of Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, discusses workforce development with East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva, left, and Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp. 
COURTESY CHELSEA DECESARE

As funding shrinks, focus on training goes local

In response to unpredictable federal funding and constrained state budgets, officials at the nonprofit organization Skills for Rhode Island’s Future say they’re adapting their...
TOUGH TIME: Katharine Amaral, right, director of programs and community partnerships for the nonprofit Junior Achievement of Rhode Island Inc., speaks during Providence Business News’ 2025 Workforce Development Summit on Feb. 13. With her on the panel, from left, are Ara Millette, director of talent acquisition at Brown University Health; Amy Grzybowski, New England Institute of Technology vice president of workforce development and community relations; and Nora Crowley, R.I. Department of Labor and Training deputy director. 
PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

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...

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...
TRAINING DAY: Chris Hiener, simulation specialist for the Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps’ Training, Innovation and Leadership Institute, is shown working in the institute’s Extended Reality lab space with a high-fidelity medical simulation canine mannequin. 
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PAUL J. SPETRINI

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...
PESONAL TOUCH: Element2 Consulting Group co-founder and Chief Business Officer Patrick Madden, left, and co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Rocco Giusti say they get to know their clients so they can provide the best recruitment strategies and results in terms of connecting businesses with potential employees.
PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

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...
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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...

Rhode to Work 2024

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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...
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