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‘Back to Business’ initiative launched to aid Rhode Island employers, incentivize workers

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) today announced the “Back to Business” initiative, an incentive program designed to connect businesses with job seekers. Using up to $4.5 million in CARES Act funds, the Back to Business initiative will address the ongoing workforce challenges brought on by the COVID-19 […]

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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank creates new Aquidneck Island Regional Resilience Coordinator position

Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (Infrastructure Bank) today announced the creation of a new pilot “Regional Resilience Coordinator” position to provide dedicated technical assistance to Aquidneck Island’s municipalities to implement climate resiliency investments. The hiring of this two-year pilot position has been made possible thanks to the support of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. “Through our […]

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Stop & Shop to hold a one-day career fair at all 27 Rhode Island locations

Stop & Shop today announced that it is hosting a one-day all-store career fair at its 400+ locations on Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 am-6:00 pm, including its 27 stores across Rhode Island.  The grocer is seeking to fill e-commerce and store roles including positions in the bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, and produce departments. There are also openings on […]

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CCRI partners with Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island and USMRC to offer free maritime career training

CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, in partnership with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island and the United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC), is now accepting applications for its 20-day FREE training program that looks to provide basic marine manufacturing experience and help students find career opportunities in both afloat and ashore career tracks. Hands-on training will […]

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Emergency Medical Technician class to be held in Jamestown

The Jamestown Fire Department (JFD) this week announced that it will be holding a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) course starting in September. This course is intended to train attendees on vital skills in pre-hospital care.  The course will start on September 15th and last through December 18th. Sessions will […]

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