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GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE hosted a forum regarding issues associated with the state s workforce during his weekly Rhode Island 2030: Community Conversations on Thursday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ NICOLE DOTZENROD
PROVIDENCE – Issues associated with Rhode Island’s workforce were discussed during Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s weekly R.I. 2030: Community Conversations event on Thursday.
A panel of experts said the state has transitioned from an industrial industry to a digital and technology-based environment. Training and funding is needed to support growth of the future workforce in a relatively new and burgeoning digital sector.
The panel was hosted by Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, and Matt Weldon, director of the R.I. Department of Labor and Training.
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Rework America Alliance Launches Local Partnerships to Help Connect Job Seekers to Good Jobs
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Markle Foundation s
Rework America Alliance, a unique coalition of civil rights groups, nonprofits, private sector employers, labor unions and educators, today announced the first regions in which it will partner with local community-based organizations to deploy resources to help job seekers connect to good jobs.
The Alliance is opening opportunities for millions of unemployed and low wage workers to move into good jobs, particularly for people of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the current economic crisis, and those who have built capabilities through experience but do not have a bachelor s degree.
Margaret Hoover Joins The Board Of The Markle Foundation
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Markle Foundation is pleased to announce today that Margaret Hoover has been elected to its Board of Directors. Hoover is the host of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover on PBS, a revival of William F. Buckley Jr. s long running public affairs television program. Margaret is an astute observer who will bring a broad perspective to Markle s work. She examines issues and communities from a deeply thoughtful perspective, said Zoë Baird, CEO and President of Markle. We are delighted to have Margaret join our Board and look forward to working together to drive an equitable economic recovery that opens opportunities to good jobs for all workers.