HR Roundtable: Employer Workforce Programs & Resources Available to Small Businesses

Discover Workforce Development Resources for RI Employers

The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training and the Governor’s Workforce Board invite employers to an insightful session focused on workforce development. This session will provide valuable information on hiring and training support programs designed to help businesses grow and succeed.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ Ocean State Procurement (OSP) Registration – Step-by-step guidance on accessing funding
✅ Work Immersion Program – Internship support with wage reimbursements
✅ Incumbent Worker Training Grants – Financial assistance for employee upskilling
✅ Career Exploration Equity Grants – Funding for career exploration initiatives
✅ Workplace Accessibility Grants – Resources for creating inclusive workplaces
✅ Non-Trade Apprenticeship Expansion Grants – Support for developing apprenticeship programs
✅ Rhode Island Experiential Learning Navigator (RIEXL) – A platform connecting employers with students for career exploration and work-based learning

Interactive Q&A Session

Presented by Olivia Byron (Governor’s Workforce Board) & Chris Tanguay (Employer Engagement Center at DLT).

Join us to learn how these programs can benefit your business and workforce!