Skills for Rhode Island's Future
Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) is a nonprofit organization that connects unemployed and underemployed Rhode Islanders to jobs and provides career enhancement services, job training programs, and free consultative services to organizations in Rhode Island.
Services
Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) offers a comprehensive range of services to support unemployed and underemployed residents in Rhode Island. These services include job search support, career enhancement services, free training program opportunities, and career coaching to help individuals navigate the job market effectively. Through the WorkABILITY initiative, SkillsRI also provides consultative services to local organizations, aiming to enhance workforce capabilities across various industries.
Training Programs
SkillsRI provides job training programs in diverse fields such as auto body technician, automotive technician, biotechnology, call center, early education, welding, and more. Additionally, Skills Academy serves as an online learning hub for Rhode Islanders to build and gain new skills, facilitating their career growth and adaptability in the evolving job market. These training programs aim to equip individuals with the necessary skills to meet the demands of today's employers.
Job Placement Support
SkillsRI connects unemployed and underemployed individuals in Rhode Island to tangible job opportunities with socially responsible employers. Their direct placement services, hiring portal, and access to training funds facilitate seamless integration into the job market. SkillsRI’s partnerships with government agencies, higher education institutions, and community organizations strengthen their commitment to fulfilling hiring needs across various sectors, including healthcare, IT, customer service, and more.
Workforce Initiatives
SkillsRI actively supports the state's workforce needs through initiatives like PrepareRI, which offers paid summer internships for high school juniors and college students. In collaboration with the Department of Labor and Training and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, SkillsRI addresses workforce challenges, particularly in response to the coronavirus pandemic. These initiatives highlight SkillsRI's dedication to preparing residents with skills for jobs that pay and fostering economic mobility.
Organization Details
SkillsRI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based at 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903. The organization is driven by values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect. Their mission is to create demand-driven solutions to get the unemployed and underemployed back to work, with a vision of transforming lives through meaningful employment. SkillsRI relies on donations from supporters and sponsors to sustain their efforts in workforce development.