Building Futures Receives GWB Innovation Award -The Governor's Workforce Board has named Building Futures, a program of The Providence Plan, as the winner of its 2013 Innovation Award. Read more
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May 21, 2013 |
Governor’s Workforce Board Awarded More than $60,000 in “Express Grants” in March & April to Help RI Employers Train Workers (released by the Governor's Office) -Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that in March and April, the Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) Rhode Island awarded more than $60,000 in Express Grants to 20 Rhode Island companies seeking to improve the skills of their existing workers. Read more
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May 13, 2013 |
Governor Chafee Announces $1.97 Million in Governor’s Workforce Board Innovative Partnership Grants (released by the Governor's Office) - Gov. Chafee announced today that the Governor’s Workforce Board RI has awarded $1.97 million dollars in Innovative Partnership grants, which bring employers and educational providers together to develop career opportunities for students, out-of-school youth and unemployed or underemployed adults. Read more
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March 21, 2013 |
GWB has awarded more than $60,000 in "Express Grants" to help RI Employers train workers (released by the Governor's Office) - Gov. Chafee announced today that since January the Governor's Workforce Board has awarded approximately $65,000 in "Express Grants" to 15 RI companies seeking to improve the skills of their existing workers. Read more
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March 7, 2013 |
GWB to offer $1.4 million in innovative employer/educator partnership grants - The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) has announced a $1.4 million Request for Proposals to fund workforce partnerships between private employers and educational providers. Read more
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Dec. 14, 2012 |
Governor Chafee Releases Biennial Employment & Training Plan Plan Puts Forth Statewide Priorities for Addressing Skill Gap - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee joined the GWB today for the release of its Biennial Employment & Training Plan for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Read more
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Nov. 15, 2012 |
Governor’s Workforce Board Announces $500,000 in Training Grants for Rhode Island Businesses - The Governor's Workforce Board today announced that $500,000 in matching training "Express Grants" are now available to Rhode Island businesses seeking training for their existing employees. Read more
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Nov. 15, 2012 |
RIMES to serve as GWB Manufacturing Industry Partnership -
The Governor’s Workforce Board Rhode Island has awarded a contract to the Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Service (RIMES) to serve as its Manufacturing Industry Partnership. Through its $85,000 award, RIMES plans to work with the RI-based Workforce Strategy Center to develop an up-to-date skill gap study, review available training curricula, and assist in building career pathways for targeted manufacturing occupations. Read more
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Oct. 17, 2012 |
2012 Summer Youth Employment Program -
In this suffering job market, it is harder than ever for the youth in our communities to find employment. That’s why this year’s collaboration between the Governor's Workforce Board and the Dept. of Human Services was critical in maintaining The Summer Youth Employment Program.
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Oct. 17, 2012 |
2012 Summer Youth Employment Program -
In this suffering job market, it is harder than ever for the youth in our communities to find employment. That’s why this year’s collaboration between the Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) was critical in maintaining The Summer Youth Employment Program. Read more
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Oct. 17, 2012 |
Governor’s Workforce Board Awards $1.3 Million in Training Grants -
83 Companies to Train 3,800 Workers;
Matching Grants Represent $2.6 Million Investment in RI Workforce. At the monthly meeting of the Governor’s Workforce Board today, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and GWB Chair Constance A. Howes announced $1.3 million in training grants to 83 RI companies. Collectively the grants, which are geared toward existing employees and not new hires, are anticipated to improve the skills of more than 3,800 workers. Read more
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June 21, 2012 |
Governor, Mayors Announce Summer Youth Employment Program - Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, Mayor Angel Taveras and Mayor Allan Fung joined Director of Human Services Sandra M. Powell and Director of Labor and Training Charles J. Fogarty at the State House today to announce $2 million in state and federal funding that will provide summer employment to more than 1,300 Rhode Island youth ages 14-24. Read more
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June 1, 2012 |
Welcome Back Center at Dorcas Place Wins GWB Innovation Award - At its annual meeting on May 17, the GWB presented the Welcome Back Center at Dorcas Place with its 2012 Innovative Award not only for its ability to address a labor market shortage in health care professionals, but also for its ability to leverage the board’s initial investment through community investment. Read more
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May 22, 2012 |
Governor’s Workforce Board seeks Industry Partnership in Manufacturing- The GWB is seeking to add Manufacturing to its list of actively funded Industry Partnerships, which includes such growth industries as Bioscience, Construction, Defense, Health Care, Hospitality, Information Technology and Marine Trades. Read more
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May 2, 2012 |
More than $1 Million in Training Grants Available to RI Businesses - The GWB announced today that up to $1.2 million in matching grants is available to eligible businesses for incumbent worker training. Grants are judged on their ability to increase worker productivity, to improve operational efficiencies and/or to encourage workplace innovation, talent development and promotion opportunities. Read more
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March 27, 2012 |
GWB announces short-term training and hiring incentives for unemployed Rhode Islanders - Cranston— The Governor’s Workforce Board announced today that it plans to fund more than $200,000 in short-term training and hiring incentives for unemployed and underemployed Rhode Islanders this spring and summer. Read more
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Feb. 16, 2012 |
GWB to launch $200,000 in pilot programs that encourage training and hiring of unemployed Rhode Islanders - This spring and summer, the Governor’s Workforce Board will fund four separate pilot programs for Rhode Island job seekers that combine pre-employment training with either hiring incentives or post-employment training subsidies. Read more
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Cranston Online - Grants to 4 Cranston businesses to aid workforce development
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