Raimondo nominates three to workforce board

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has nominated three new members to the Governor’s Workforce Board.
The nominees to be considered for confirmation by the State Senate are: Suzanna “Suzy” Alba of Smithfield, as representative of a public institution of higher education; and two employer representatives: Nina Pande and Susan Rittscher, both of Providence.
“To stimulate Rhode Island’s economy, we need a skilled workforce equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the 21st century,” said Raimondo in a statement. “I am grateful to Suzy, Nina and Susan for their commitment to bring their diverse experience to the board in support of our state’s workforce development.”
Raimondo thanked outgoing members Jim Purcell, Robert Nangle and Sharon Moylan for their service.
Alba is the director of alumni affairs and college relations at Rhode Island College, adjunct professor in the communication department and Smithfield Town Council vice president.
“I am particularly excited to help strengthen the role higher education can play in our state’s workforce development initiatives and preparing the workforce of the future,” said Alba. “As a first-generation graduate of Rhode Island College, I understand the opportunities and value that public higher education can provide.”
Pande is executive director of Federal Hill House, the founder and director of Community Links Providence and the finance chairperson and secretary for the Providence school board.
“I am thrilled about this opportunity to help make sure Rhode Island’s current and future workers are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace,” she said.
Rittscher is president and CEO of the Center for Women and Enterprise.
“Every day, I focus on providing education, training and technical assistance for entrepreneurs and businesses, and I know how important these skills are for success,” Rittscher said.
The workforce board has 21 members representing business, labor, education, community and government. They are charged with setting policy and plans and allocating funds for workforce development.

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