Skills for Rhode Island's Future

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Application deadline: June 24, 2026

Learn. Earn. Connect. Succeed.

The Skills for Rhode Island's Future Co-Op Program gives Rhode Island College (RIC) juniors and seniors a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience aligned with their major, earn academic credit, build professional connections, and create a pathway to future employment.

✔ Gain real-world experience aligned with your field of study
✔ Earn $5,000 per semester
✔ Receive 4 course credits
✔ Build your professional network
✔ Graduate with career-ready experience

Apply today and turn your education into career experience: https://bit.ly/4dai590

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (SkillsRI) is a nonprofit organization that breaks down barriers to economic opportunity by connecting unemployed and underemployed Rhode Islanders to jobs with socially responsible, civic-minded employers.

06/04/2026

We’re honored to be a 2026 Cox Charities Grant Recipient!

Thanks to the support of Cox Charities, more Rhode Island high school students will have access to meaningful experiential learning opportunities through the PrepareRI Internship Program.

This investment helps connect local talent with real-world workplace experiences, allowing students to explore careers, build professional skills, and gain the confidence needed to succeed in Rhode Island’s future workforce.

Together, we’re helping create stronger talent pipelines, supporting career readiness, and ensuring Rhode Island’s next generation is prepared for the opportunities ahead.

Thank you, Cox, for investing in Rhode Island youth and the future of our workforce.

06/03/2026

Yesterday, residents, business leaders, and stakeholders gathered at Harris Hall in Woonsocket City Hall for Mayor Chris Beauchamp’s State of the City Address and the release of Woonsocket’s Roadmap for Inclusive Economic Development.

The roadmap focuses on five pillars:
• Workforce, Education, and Economic Mobility
• Placemaking, Public Safety, and Commercial Corridors
• Business Retention, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
• Coordination, Engagement, and Shared Leadership
• City Identity, Marketing, and Investment Attraction

The evening included presentations from community leaders, conversations around Woonsocket’s future, and a community signing in support of the work ahead.

An exciting step forward for Woonsocket — and only the beginning.

Woonsocket is ready. Stronger together.

06/03/2026

Happening today at Skills for Rhode Island's Future!

West Bay RI, Navigant Credit Union, and General Dynamics Electric Boat are at our Providence office today for our Career Activation Event.

Join us until 2 PM to meet employers, ask questions, learn more about roles and hiring expectations, and connect with SkillsRI to talk through your goals, readiness, and training options.

📍 30 Exchange Terrace, 1st Floor, Providence
🕙 Today, 10 AM–2 PM

Free to attend. Limited capacity.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Skills for Rhode Island's Future

SkillsRI is proud to celebrate Rhode Island’s LGBTQIA+ community and stand with our employees, jobseekers, clients, partners, and allies.

Our work is rooted in the belief that every Rhode Islander deserves access to opportunity, respect, and support. This Pride Month and every month, we remain committed to helping build workplaces and communities where everyone can feel valued and included.

05/29/2026

Today, we kicked off the first 2026 PrepareRI Supervisor Training.

Thank you to the supervisors and employer partners who joined us this morning as we prepare for this summer’s internship program. Your support helps create meaningful work-based learning experiences for Rhode Island students.

We’re looking forward to a great summer ahead.