With the country eager to put the pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the American economy continued to boom in 2023. The national unemployment rate remained around 3.6%, while the total number of people employed grew to roughly 152 million, up from 148 million in 2022. The economy has seen several significant changes in recent […]
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How immigrant workers in US have helped boost job growth and stave off a recession
By PAUL WISEMAN, GISELA SALOMON and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Having fled economic and political chaos in Venezuela, Luisana Silva now loads carpets for a South Carolina rug company. She earns enough to pay rent, buy groceries, gas up her car — and send money home to her parents. Reaching the United […]
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CCRI celebrates graduation of first cohorts of Rhode Island’s first Offshore Wind Safety Training Center
Thirty-nine local residents are the first to complete the Global Wind Organisation (GWO)-certified Basic Safety Training curriculum at the state’s only offshore wind safety training center and are prepared to continue building fulfilling careers in America’s fast-growing offshore wind sector. Located at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Lincoln Campus, the GWO-certified training facility is […]
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Quonset Business Park surpasses 14,000 jobs
Quonset Business Park has surpassed 14,000 jobs, marking the milestone of 13,000 jobs that it was created 15 months ago. “Quonset is a leading engine of economic activity and job growth and a perfect example of the economic momentum we’re seeing all across Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “By making strategic investments in the […]
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Rhode Island DEM seeks summer help for state parks, beaches
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is currently seeking lifeguards, park rangers, and other seasonal employees. The positions are available for the summer season, which is expected to last from late spring to early fall. The DEM manages 25 parks, 8 surf beaches, and dozens of other properties that span the state. With […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ jobs available in the Newport area right now
Newport is a busy city with a strong job market. There are currently over 100 job opportunities available in the Newport area. Below is a list of some of the available positions. All of these jobs were posted within the last 7 days and are within 5 miles of downtown Newport. If you’re interested in […]
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Now Hiring – What’sUpNewp: Local Government Reporter
What’sUpNewp, an independent online news publisher, is looking for a reporter to join our 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 to cover […]
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The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a job fair on April 3
If you are seeking a career change or just want a new beginning, don’t miss The Preservation Society of Newport County’s free job fair. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 3, from 3 to 7 pm inside the Preservation Society headquarters at 424 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R.I. With approximately 30 part-time and full-time […]
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CCRI earns National Recognition for Maritime Workforce Training
The Community College of Rhode Island has received national recognition for its training programs. The college has now been designated as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designation is a testament to the college’s efforts to provide training and education opportunities to students who are seeking careers in the […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy is hiring a Program Director
Text by Newport Tree Conservancy Founded in 1987, the Newport Tree Conservancy ensures the health of Newport’s urban forest by planting and caring for city trees; propagating historically significant trees; and connecting the community to our work through robust education programs and volunteer opportunities. We work closely with the City of Newport toward achieving tree […]
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Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Rhode Island
Scrubs could become an essential part of the wardrobe for millions more Americans as health care jobs grow across the country. The aging U.S. population is rapidly increasing demand for many jobs in the health sector, which has become the fastest-growing part of the national economy. Although many medical jobs require advanced degrees—physicians, nurses, surgeons, […]
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RIPTA raises bus driver wages to $25.33 per Hour
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) voted to raise the starting wage for bus drivers from $21.71 to $25.33 per hour, effective immediately. The change also includes a $1.00 increase for top-paid drivers, other than van operators. The new wages take effect this week. The union representing 488 drivers also includes paratransit drivers. “This […]
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Tiverton PD: Now hiring Police Officers
The Tiverton Police Department currently needs new officers and is seeking applications from qualified candidates. The department is seeking officers for several positions, including patrol, detectives, narcotics, traffic enforcement, and school resource officer. To be eligible for the entry-level position, applicants must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and have either a high school […]
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Newport Police hiring Police Officers
The City of Newport is currently accepting applications from people who want to become police officers. Those interested have until February 20, 2024, to apply. To qualify, you must be 21 years old by February 20, 2024, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be a U.S. citizen or be […]
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Here’s how unemployment in Newport County, Rhode Island compares
Newport County’s unemployment rate in October was 2.3%—ranked #5 highest out of 5 in the state.Nationally, unemployment has leveled with pre-COVID rates, measuring between 3.5% and 4% for most of the past two years. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed a 3.9% unemployment rate in October. Previously, unemployment skyrocketed to 14.7% at the height of […]
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Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, RTX, and the University of Rhode Island collaborating to offer Sonar, Underwater Sound, and Undersea Systems Training
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has announced a partnership with RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies Corporation) and the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) College of Engineering to launch a professional development course on Principles of Sonar, Underwater Sound, and Undersea Systems. The course will run from January through April 2024. “Undersea technology requirements are constantly growing […]
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CCRI, Working Cities Newport and RI Dept. of Labor & Training to host Aquidneck Island Job Fair
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in partnership with Working Cities Newport and the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training (RIDLT), is hosting an Aquidneck Island Job Fair. The event will take place at CCRI’s Newport Campus on Thursday, October 26 with the hopes of “providing an invaluable platform for job seekers and […]
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NUWC Division Newport to host an in-person hiring event on Nov. 4
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport will hold a hiring event for science, technology, engineering and other career paths on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The in-person event will be held in Building 80 located on Defense Highway, just outside of NUWC’s main […]
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Stop & Shop to hold a one-day career fair across 19 Rhode Island stores
Nineteen of Stop & Shop’s Rhode Island stores will host a one-day, all-store career fair on Saturday, August 26th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Applicants can visit any of the select supermarket stores in Rhode Island for an on-the-spot interview. Interviews will be held to fill more than 50 permanent, part-time open e-commerce and store roles, […]
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Want to become a Newport Police Officer? Newport Police Department is hosting an open house on Aug. 23
The Newport Police Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level police officers and certified police officers. The information on the application process can be obtained from www.cityofnewport.com/jobs. The application deadline is September 5th. “We will be holding an open house on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 6-7 p.m. in the Newport Police Department Assembly Room located […]
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CCRI offering free Case Manager Training in partnership with Newport Mental Health
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in collaboration with Newport Mental Health and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), is accepting applications for its new Case Management Workforce Program. This initiative, funded by EOHHS, is designed to prepare a portion of Newport Mental Health’s current staff to enter a new career […]
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City of Newport looking for new police recruits
The City of Newport is once again looking for some new recruits to join Newport’s finest. Applications to join the Newport Police Department are being accepted from July 31st until Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Both Rhode Island certified police officers and new recruits are being encouraged to apply. With the oldest Community Policing program in the state, […]
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Counties with the highest unemployment in Rhode Island
While significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, unemployment rates remain a subject of concern, though experts’ views on a potential recession are mixed. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2007-2009—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until the spring of 2019 that […]
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The top careers hiring for AI skills in Rhode Island, according to job postings
The fastest-growing jobs today are driven by technology—and, increasingly, artificial intelligence. For example, AI and machine learning specialists top the list of fastest-growing roles, according to a 2023 World Economic Forum survey of the world’s largest companies. Rising demand for AI-related jobs coincides with the introduction of generative AI and ChatGPT. These tools take prompts […]
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Featured Job Opportunity: Direct Support Professional at The James L. Maher Center
The James L. Maher Center is now hiring for the position of Direct Support Professional in Bristol, Barrington, Warren, Newport, and Middletown. The James L. Maher Center is a non-profit agency that fosters independence and opportunity, promotes dignity, and advances integration in housing, employment and social engagement for people with developmental and other disabilities through […]