Posted on July 31, 2017
A number of grants are going to boost Rhode Island jobs. Four small Rhode Island companies have been awarded Innovation Vouchers through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. This program is intended to stimulate innovation, facilitate in-state partnerships, and give Rhode Island a competitive edge that will help the state grow and attract business. “Our Innovation […]
Posted on July 31, 2017
The number of education jobs in Long Island has grown, according to recent labor statistics. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment ratesfor June 2017 was 4.2 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from the May rate. Over the year, the unemployment rate is down one and two-tenths percentage points from the June 2016 rate of […]
Posted on July 4, 2017
A program is aiding youth to obtain Rhode Island summer jobs. The Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) has awarded $1.8 million, an increase of $300,000 over last year, to two local workforce investment boards (WIBs) for summer jobs, internships, and work readiness programs for more than 1,200 youth across Rhode Island. More than 380 employers, pairing […]
Posted on July 4, 2017
New labor statistics show that educational jobs in Rhode Island have grown. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May 2017 was 4.1 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from the April rate. Over the year, the unemployment rate is down one and three-tenths percentage points from the May 2016 rate of 5.4 percent. Payroll in […]
Posted on July 4, 2017
New employment statistics demonstrate that food services jobs in Rhode Island are growing. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May 2017 was 4.1 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from the April rate. Over the year, the unemployment rate is down one and three-tenths percentage points from the May 2016 rate of 5.4 percent. The […]
Posted on June 6, 2017
A number of Rhode Island healthcare jobs have been lost, according to recent labor statistics. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April 2017 was 4.3 percent, unchanged from the March rate. Over the year, the unemployment rate is down one and one-tenth percentage points from the April 2016 rate of 5.4 percent. Payroll in […]
Posted on June 5, 2017
Several more grants are going towards companies to enhance Rhode Island jobs. Six Rhode Island companies have been selected to receive Innovation Vouchers intended to stimulate innovation, facilitate in-state partnerships and give Rhode Island a competitive edge that will help the state grow and attract business. The innovation projects being funded by the grants include: […]
Posted on June 5, 2017
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (RICC), in partnership with the University of Rhode Island (URI), is inviting interested partners to begin sharing concepts and ideas for an Innovation Campus in preparation for an RFP to be released later this year, which will boost Rhode Island jobs. The Commerce Corporation has issued an Invitation for Expressions […]
Posted on May 6, 2017
The opening of one company is creating real estate jobs in Rhode Island. Trade Area Systems, a real-estate intelligence company, has reopened and relocated. The company provides advance site location services for major retailers and property developers in the United States. Following approval for incentives from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, all 20 positions at […]
Posted on May 6, 2017
The ferry has reopened, which will increase travel to Rhode Island hospitality jobs. The ferry service is between Providence and Newport. Last year thousands of people took advantage of the service enjoying picturesque Narragansett Bay. For the 2017 season, RIDOT has increased service to provide more trips with an additional roundtrip ferry each day and […]
