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Job Corps Centers suspending new enrollment in U.S., R.I.
(Updated, 5:15 p.m.) New student enrollment has been suspended at all Job Corps Centers across the country, including the location in Exeter, as a cost-saving measure. But politicians are calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider the move. more
State officials to seize Sawyer student records
State higher education officials will enter facilities of the closed Sawyer School over the weekend, accompanied by state police, to take custody of student academic and financial records, Mike Trainor, spokesman for the state Office of Higher Education, said at a press conference on Friday. more
When leaving a legacy gift, consider the options
Companies and others looking to make charitable contributions typically don’t need help finding nonprofits and others in need. more
Taco commitment to workers pays off
When Taco Inc. of Cranston celebrated the opening of its new Innovation & Development Center on June 18, the official ceremony felt more like a family get-together. Dignitaries mingled with employees, touring the new state-of-the-art facility. John H. White Jr., president of Taco, and his staff, wouldn’t want it any other way. more
This board knows firsthand perils of running a business
Retired as president and CEO of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, David E. Nash is still doing his best to promote business development. He’s the founder of the Rhode Island Small Business Recovery Program, which he began in January 2011. The free program is designed to move the unemployed to self-employment and last year trained 2,400 people. more
Bryant biz school dean leaves
Michael Cooper, Dean of the College of Business at Bryant University, is leaving his post to join Kean University in Union, NJ, the university announced in an e-mail message to staff … more
| 1/30/13
R.I. launches first statewide nursing residency program
(Updated, 12:45 p.m.) The Rhode Island Action Coalition for the Future of Nursing announced Wednesday morning the launch of a $645,000 statewide clinical nurse residency and mentoring program. more
Recession took bite from flex time, other benefits
Technology and a changing workforce have reshaped the traditional office in many ways, but they haven’t gotten rid of it. more
Startups used to train for success
It took Andrew Yang, a Brown University alumnus and self-starter, a while to get where he wanted. more
Teacher support is just tweet away in R.I.
Many Rhode Island educators are embracing continuous changes in technology and trends in peer-to-peer training to enrich professional development. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/8/13

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