Posted on September 25, 2014
A recent survey from Careerbuilder found that many employers are in favor of raising the minimum wage for Rhode Island jobs, among other locations. Employers surveyed think only 7 percent think a minimum wage of $15 per hour or more would be fair. Nine percent don’t think there should be a set minimum wage. Nearly […]
Posted on September 5, 2014
A slew of high schoolers are planning their career early and are looking to snag science jobs in Rhode Island. According to a survey from Careerbuilder, high school seniors may be taking a more active role in providing a solution to the skills gap. Nearly three in four high school seniors know what career they […]
Posted on August 27, 2014
A new survey from Careerbuilder shows that while unemployment for workers without a high school is high, some of these workers could potentially secure transportation jobs in Rhode Island, among other locations. As of this year, there are 115 occupations that require a high school diploma and pay $20 per hour or more on average. […]
Posted on August 26, 2014
The number of service jobs in Rhode Island may have grown, according to the most recent ADP employment report. Overall, private sector employment increased by 218,000 jobs from June to July according to the report. Goods-producing employment rose by 16,000 jobs in July, down from 43,000 jobs gained in June. The construction industry added 12,000 […]
Posted on August 19, 2014
What are the best Rhode Island jobs for people with high school degrees only? Careerbuilder took a recent survey to find out what the best jobs are nationwide for people without college degrees. As of this year, there are 115 occupations that require a high school diploma and pay $20 per hour or more on […]
Posted on August 5, 2014
With the new jobs report, healthcare jobs in Rhode Island appear to be growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in health care changed little over the month, with job gains in ambulatory health care services (+21,000) largely offset by losses in hospitals (-7,000) and nursing care facilities (-6,000). Mining added 8,000 jobs […]
Posted on July 28, 2014
A new initiative in the state is helping to boost those with Long Island research jobs. The Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC), an initiative implemented from within Commerce RI, have awarded six recipients Rhode Island Collaborative Research Grants. The awards will provide $445,092 in support to projects, representing 15 scientists from small […]
Posted on July 21, 2014
According to a midyear job forecast from Careerbuilder, employers may be hiring for finance jobs in Rhode Island among other locations on the back half of 2014. According to the survey, nearly half of U.S. employers plan to add full-time, permanent headcount over the next six months, and one-third plan to hire temporary or contract […]
Posted on July 7, 2014
National employment is growing, and along with it, franchise jobs, including education jobs in Rhode Island, are also growing. According to a report from ADP, about 830 education jobs were added to franchises last month. In total, U.S. private-sector franchise jobs increased by 33,330 during the month of June, according to the ADP National Franchise […]
Posted on June 25, 2014
The governor has appointed a key hire to fill law enforcement jobs in Rhode Island. Laura A. Pisaturo of Warwick will chair the Rhode Island Parole Board filling the seat vacated by Dr. Kenneth Walker, who resigned effective July 31, 2014. Walker served as a parole board member from 1979-2008 and then was appointed as […]
