Workforce Development
Sort by: Featured Most recent Most read Most commented
100 results total, viewing 31 - 40
Workforce Board announces $1M in training grants
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee and Governor’s Workforce Board Chair Constance Howes have awarded more than $1 million in matching training grants to Rhode Island employers. more
| 6/22/12
Connecting with a new generation
“Cybersecurity,” “medical research” and “laboratory technician” are all terms commonly floated these days when lawmakers, educators and civic leaders talk about how to address the state’s mismatched workforce. more
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
Tech Collective joins National Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes
The Tech Collective and 41 other state bioscience associations have formed the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes, a nationally coordinated effort aimed to help ensure U.S. leadership in bioscience innovation. more
Social media growing as link between students, jobs
Goodbye Rolodex, hello linked list. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 3/4/13

Education for trades must start in schools
Until now, when an employer mentioned the skills gap, the sticking point seemed to be technical in nature. more
10/8/12
Poor education hurts Latino workers
Sitting a few steps away from a black marble memorial to his friend Mickey, who was stabbed to death two years ago at age 15, Ronald Ramos looks bewildered when asked why he didn’t take the SAT, seek financial aid and apply to college after graduating from high school. more
Bloomberg News | 11/19/12
Summit to explore skills gap causes, solutions
Is there a skills gap in Rhode Island? That is, are available jobs going unfilled or being taken by employees who then cost companies, large and small, thousands of dollars in training hours and instruction? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 10/22/12

Roger Williams, IYRS partner on degree program
Roger Williams University and IYRS, the Newport marine trades and technology school, have partnered on a program to form a direct path from technical training to a formal college education. more
Derek Lombard
Age: 38 more
7/23/12
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 10 | Next »
Calendar
PBN Hosted
Events

Celebrate RI's many exceptional women at PBN's Business Women Awards luncheon May 30th at the Providence Marriott. Reserve your seat today!
Advertisement
National
Local
Latest News