Work Immersion Program Reopening
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) has announced that the Work Immersion Program will be reopening on Monday August 27th at 9:00. The application will be accessible at the GWB website.The program...
View ArticleEmployer Survey
Each year the Governor’s Workforce Board seeks to gain feedback from employers to ensure that state and federal investments are meeting employer and industry workforce needs. Please help us get...
View ArticleIncumbent Working Training Grant Program Open
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) Incumbent Worker Training Program has reopened as of September 27, 2018. The application is now accessible at the GWB website.Please review the summary of changes...
View ArticleGWB Releases Grant Solicitation for Real Skills for Youth partnerships
The Governor’s Workforce Board has released a Grant Solicitation for Real Skills for Youth partnerships on December 4, 2018.The purpose of this Grant Solicitation is for qualified organizations to form...
View ArticleGovernor’s Workforce Board Approves Real Skills for Youth Grants
CRANSTON, R.I. -The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) today announced $2.6 million in grants to support the Real Skills for Youth program. In 2019-20, the Real Skills for Youth grants will support 16...
View ArticleGWB Announces Request for Proposals to Develop Non-Traditional Apprenticeship...
The Governor’s Workforce Board is seeking proposals to develop non-traditional Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs within Rhode Island’s largest and or growing industries. Applications are due...
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PrepareRI Internship Applications Now Available
Current High School Juniors Can Apply for Paid Summer Internships with Rhode Island’s Top Employers PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Applications for the third year of the Prepare Rhode Island (PrepareRI) Internship...
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Apprenticeship Development Grant Announcement
The Governor’s Workforce Board announces the awarding of development grants to four organizations in Rhode Island that will develop new and innovative apprenticeship models. Apprenticeship is an...
View ArticleGWB releases Grant Solicitation for Youth WIOA Programs
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) is soliciting innovative WIOA youth proposals that respond to the needs of target populations and employers in today’s changing economy. The purpose of this...
View ArticleGovernor’s Workforce Board Approves Real Skills for Youth Grants
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) announced $2.5 million in grants to support the Real Skills for Youth program. In 2020-21, the Real Skills for Youth grants will support 19 partnerships among...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Response Summer Jobs Program
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) has federal funds available to subsidize summer jobs for youth ages 16-24. This new program, funded by the GWB and implemented by community partners selected...
View ArticleGovernor’s Workforce Board partners with local employers for the COVID-19...
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) has granted federal funds to 32 employers to subsidize summer jobs for youth ages 16-24. The COVID-19 Response Summer Jobs Program, funded by the GWB and...
View ArticleGovernor’s Workforce Board announces Amy Grzybowski as Interim Executive...
The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) announced that Amy Grzybowski will serve as Interim Executive Director. Grybowski currently serves as Executive Director of the Westerly Education Center and will...
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