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Good things from small packages: finding common ground for workforce development in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island economy faces twin challenges: a worker gap among employers and a skills gap among workers. In com ... Show more
The Rhode Island economy faces twin challenges: a worker gap among employers and a skills gap among workers. In combination, these are fueling a squeeze on workers and businesses. On the other hand, several new initiatives have been launched by state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local and national foundations to upgrade the quality of services and to foster collaboration across state agencies involved in workforce development. With all of these efforts to improve the workforce system, the potential exists for lack of coordination in terms of goals, strategies, and projected outcomes. With that in mind, the United Way of Rhode Island’s Building Adult and Neighborhood Independence Steering Committee conducted a listening process with policymakers, funders, employers, advocates, and nonprofit organizations to identify common ground and potential strategies to align resources and actions around a set of shared core values for a high-performing workforce development system in Rhode Island. Based on that process, Jobs for the Future prepared Good Things from Small Packages for the committee.
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Authors: Mwase, Gloria Cross; Scott, Geri

Corporate authors: Jobs for the Future (U.S.) (JFF)

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Career development; Workforce development; Innovation ... [+] Show more
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State of the healthcare workforce in Massachusetts: challenges, opportunities, and federal funding

This report is the third in a series designed to highlight potential ways for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ... Show more
This report is the third in a series designed to highlight potential ways for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to work more effectively with the federal government. The first report in this series, 'Maximizing federal support and opportunity for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts', examined a number of opportunities by which Massachusetts might work with the federal government to receive additional federal funding, more effectively utilize existing funding, or improve efficiencies in various state-federal partnerships. This report focuses solely on the healthcare workforce, which holds many opportunities in Massachusetts, particularly for low-income workers. The report provides an overview of the state of the healthcare workforce, explains strategies for moving more youth and adults through health career pathways, and explores federal funding sources for workforce training.
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Corporate authors: Jobs for the Future (U.S.) (JFF)

Date: 2017

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Industry; Employment; Finance ... [+] Show more

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Good things from small packages: finding common ground for workforce development in Rhode Island

State of the healthcare workforce in Massachusetts: challenges, opportunities, and federal funding