Yesterday, we co-sponsored a Disabilities Hiring Resource Symposium for employers with the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) and released a Disabilities Hiring Resource Guide accessible here: https://lnkd.in/eytSg8Jw. We are so grateful to all of the presenters, panelists, exhibitors, and awardees who made this event an incredible success including: Alison Bologna, Casey Grimes, Nina Pande, Stephen Dolinich, Alissar Rowan, Feast & Fettle, The RISE Group, Inc., Little Sisters of the Poor, Michael Grey, kasim yarn, Skills for Rhode Island's Future, Community Provider Network of RI, Rhode Island SHRM and Tina Guenette RAMP real access motivates progress to name a few! #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityMatters #NDEAM
Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board
Government Administration
Cranston, Rhode Island 654 followers
strategy • policy • funding • action
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The Governor's Workforce Board is Rhode Island's primary policy-making body on workforce development matters. The board also administers grant programs that invest in the success of Rhode Island's people and businesses; helping Rhode Islanders find a job and build a career, while helping local employers find and develop talent.
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http://www.gwb.ri.gov/
External link for Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board
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1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920, US
Employees at Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board
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Molly Donohue Magee
CEO - SENEDIA and UTIC. Facilitating and Championing Defense Tech, Talent, and Innovation
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Sherri Carello
Center Manager at RI Department of Labor and Training
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Alyssa Comella Alvarado
Executive Director, Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board
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Jessica Mayernik
Program Director- Real Jobs Rhode Island
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Big thank you to GWB Committee Member, Tina Guenette RAMP real access motivates progress, for sharing your expertise and helping us make the Disabilities Hiring Resource Symposium a success! #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityAwareness #NDEAM
President & Founder at RAMP real access motivates progress
Accessibility done right! Kudos to the event organizers for creating an inclusive space: Ramp access to the stage Spacious aisles Ample room between tables Even with a full house, navigation is effortless. This is the standard we should strive for! Great job, team! #RAMPisinclusion #RAMPredbag #ADA34 #betheIDEA #TinaTables #unapologeticallyme #accessibilitymatters #inclusionmatters #wheellife #SpinalCordInjury #BetheIDEA #Rockyourcrown #Servicedogs #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #EventPlanning #DisabilityAwareness #RAMPisinclusion
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Another Real Jobs Rhode Island success story! Thank you for sharing SENEDIA!
Rhode Island College student Nygel had a successful hands-on cyber analyst internship and received training material and an exam voucher thanks to Real Jobs Rhode Island. Both of these helped him pass the ISC2 SSCP exam–a critical milestone for his future career! #SENEDIABuilds https://buff.ly/4dC5M3F
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Looking to get involved? Register to attend the Disabilities Hiring Resource Symposium for Employers on October 15th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick! https://lnkd.in/erg8Z6yf #NDEAM
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❗ ❗ Attention Employers ❗ ❗ We are thrilled to be co-sponsoring a Disabilities Hiring Resource Symposium for Employers on October 15th at the Crowne Plaza! There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and registration is required: https://lnkd.in/erg8Z6yf Please join us to learn about the latest strategies, tools, and resources to facilitate the hiring of individuals with disabilities in the labor market!
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Another wonderful success story from our partners at Skills for Rhode Island's Future Community Provider Network of RI, J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, and Seven Stars Bakery. Congratulations, Jacob!!!
This man just landed his dream job. Meet Jacob. He has a disability and has always wanted to work in a bakery. 👨🍳 With the support of J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center & Skills for Rhode Island's Future, he is living his dream! Jacob was #hired to Seven Stars Bakery's production facility in January. Since then, his hard work and quick learning has made him a welcomed addition to the team. Jacob makes food like sandwiches that you see in Seven Stars’ six locations. Congratulations Jacob! 👏
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Congratulations to GWB Advisory Member, Sue Babin, for receiving the 2024 Dave Hammis Employment Innovation Award from the National Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)! 👏 👏 👏 This is so well deserved. The GWB is thrilled to help support the Self-Employment Project at the RHODE ISLAND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL. https://lnkd.in/ekwVDBx3
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The Governor's Workforce Board proudly supports the JA Inspire 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair because we know it makes a difference! After attending the career fair, many students indicate that they feel they have new ideas and/or a clearer sense of where they may want to go in the future. The event also results in increased applications to career and technical education programs in our high schools. If you're able to do so, please join us in supporting this important program!
Be part of Rhode Island's leading career exploration fair, #JAInspireRI! 🌟 Join local companies, high schools, colleges, and organizations to exhibit at JA Inspire and empower over 6,000 8th-grade students. This is your opportunity to make an impact and prepare the next generation of Rhode Island's leaders, innovators, and professionals. Mark your calendars for December 10-12! 🗓️ Learn how you can be a part of it by visiting jainspireri.org or contacting Fiametta Elie, JA Inspire Manager at fiametta.elie@ja.org or 401.331.3850. #CareerExploration #WorkforceDevelopment #InspireStudents
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Visit with us tomorrow from 12-6 at the 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival at 195 District Park in Providence to learn about Real Jobs RI and other education, training, and employment resources! We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eDhAtVkt
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