The Rhode Island Life Science Hub announced today that it has awarded $128,810 in grants to fourteen different organizations in the state. This second round of funding aims to bolster Rhode Island’s life sciences sector by supporting research and workforce development. This funding follows an initial round of grants distributed in August, totaling $98,780. […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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CCRI launches Casino Training Academy in Lincoln
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) inaugurated its new Casino Training Academy on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Flanagan Campus in Lincoln. The academy, sponsored by Bally’s Corporation, offers a state-of-the-art facility for the college’s new “Introduction to Table Games Dealer Training” program. The program, which kicks off this month, is a free, […]
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Rhode Island seeks poll workers for November election
The Rhode Island Board of Elections is urging residents to sign up as paid poll workers for the upcoming November 5th General Election. According to Rhode Island Board of Elections Executive Director Miguel Nunez, city and town boards of canvassers are actively seeking workers to staff polling locations on Election Day. “This is a great […]
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Building Bridges: CCRI to host fair chance hiring summit
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) will host its next “Building Bridges” event on October 4, bringing together employers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities for people leaving prison. The event, titled “Building Bridges: Fair Chance Hiring Summit – Leveraging Fair Chance Hiring for a More Inclusive Rhode Island Workforce,” aims to […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Middletown Police Department hiring Patrol Officers
The Middletown Police Department is seeking to fill patrol officer positions. Officers take home starting salaries of $55,974 (academy) with annual increases to $75,188. Sign on bonus available. Applicants must be at least 21 years old by May 23, 2025, a U.S. citizen, have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and a […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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CCRI launches new Table Game Dealer Training Program
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) will be offering a new training course for aspiring table game dealers in August. The six-week program, run in partnership with Bally’s, will teach participants the skills necessary to handle blackjack and other novelty games, as well as provide customer service, conflict resolution, and gaming etiquette. Students will […]
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Newport Police Department hiring Entry-Level Police Officers
The City of Newport is looking for new recruits to join its Police force. Applications to join the Newport Police Department as an Entry-Level Police Officer are being accepted through Tuesday, September 3. “With the oldest Community Policing program in the state, Newport Police Officers have a chance to make a difference on a daily […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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New law guarantees domestic workers minimum wage in Rhode Island
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Domestic workers in Rhode Island will now be paid the state’s minimum wage under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee. Traditionally, domestic workers haven’t been given that protection as the Rhode Island minimum wage has increased because under state law, they weren’t considered employees. The new […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
By NICK PERRY Associated Press VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Sheryl Taylor works as an administrator for Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Each summer, she has to leave the island or stay with friends because she can’t afford the high seasonal rents. How high? The average vacation home rents for $6,500 a week. “I have […]
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Ocean State Job Lot to hold in-store hiring event
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is hosting a hiring event for 150 full-time and part-time positions across 34 of its locations in New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York. The event will take place on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
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RIPTA launches CDL Training Program with paid salary
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies & Research (ILSR) announced a new paid training program to help transit drivers earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permits. The program, which is open to all new transit drivers, offers a $25.33 per hour salary while they attend an […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Massachusetts
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Now Hiring – What’sUpNewp: Local Government Reporter & Education Reporter
What’sUpNewp, an independent online news publisher, is looking for two new contributing reporters to join its growing team. The Local Government Reporter will cover what’s happening in government and politics across Aquidneck Island- meetings, zoning, planning, and more. This reporter will also be expected to cover breaking news in those topics, write daily stories, and […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Volunteers needed at Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church in Newport needs volunteers to help lead tours of the church and welcome visitors. If you can spare three hours a week, you could receive training to become a volunteer tour guide. Anyone interested must have good communication skills, be willing to learn about history and architecture, and is not required to […]
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Congressman Amo highlights Rhode Island jobs and Blue Economy Leadership in NOAA Budget Hearing
On Tuesday, June 5, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) spoke about the recent groundbreaking for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center-Atlantic at Naval Station Newport, a critical initiative to solidify Rhode Island’s leadership in the blue economy, at a House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment budget hearing titled “An Overview of the National Oceanic and […]
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Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub offers $10,000 grants
To bolster Rhode Island’s life sciences industry, the state is launching a $250,000 grant program to support academic and commercial research in the sector. The Rhode Island Life Science Hub announced the creation of the Small Grant Fund today, which will award grants of up to $10,000 to projects, initiatives, events, programs, and equipment that […]
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Salve Regina offers a new online master’s degree to build expertise in high-purpose leadership
Salve Regina University announces a new online graduate program designed for individuals who seek to broaden their expertise in strategic management, organizational culture, sustainable business, and analytical decision-making. The 10-course master’s degree program in Organizational Transformation and Leadership will be offered this fall and can be completed in 12 months. Salve, a mission-driven institution focusing on five […]