Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston is an employment and training resource providing responsive, market-based solutions for employers and potential workers.
We are one of two local Workforce Development Boards in Rhode Island charged with partnering with local industries to increase labor and training initiatives within the state. We collaborate with business, labor, education leaders and community-based organizations to establish a dynamic, outcome-driven, visible resource providing measurable and comprehensive market-driven employment and training services.
The draft 2025-2029 Providence/Cranston Workforce Development Local Plan is now available for public comment.
To view the draft plan, click here.
Stakeholders, interested parties, and members of the general public interested in providing comment regarding the plan are encouraged to email: sboyle@providenceri.gov
We ask that you please indicate that you are submitting Public Comment and, when applicable, indicate the Section or Sections for which you are providing comment in the subject line [Example: PUBLIC COMMENT – Local Plan Section 3: Local Area Partnerships]. Your comments will be taken under advisement and help inform any potential further revisions.
(NOTE: Other than confirmation of receipt we are unable to respond directly to submissions)
Please note that you may also provide comment via US Mail:
Public Comment – Local WIOA PLAN
American Job Center
50 Sims Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02909
Public comment period closes March 28th, 2025.
NOTE: State and Local Plans may be modified as needed.
Please contact us at (401) 680-5100 if you have any questions
Services provided:
Employer Services Job Seeker Services Job Fairs Program Funding
NEW 2024 WIOA Youth RFP
Resources:
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