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Lincoln D. Chafee, Governor
Constance A. Howes, JD, FACHE, Chair
Rick Brooks, Executive Director
April 21, 2014
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Governor's Workforce Board requests proposals for Industry Partnerships
Funds will support "workforce intermediaries" for key sectors
The Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) is pleased to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support Industry Partnerships that represent key
industry sectors in Rhode Island. GWB Industry Partnerships actively engage businesses and other partners to align the state's training and education resources with the workforce needs of their sector so that employers have access to appropriately skilled employees, and workers have the necessary skills, training, and support to obtain good jobs and careers.
The GWB is seeking Industry Partnerships for the following sectors:
Bioscience, Construction, Defense, Healthcare, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Marine Trades
The GWB will also consider funding an Industry Partnership for a "wild card" sector not represented in the above list. Awards are anticipated to range from $90,000 to $200,000.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Bidders' Conference on Thursday, May 1 from 10 - 11:30 AM at the Department of Labor & Training, 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI. Pre-register by contacting Amelia Roberts at 401-462-8864 or Amelia.Roberts@dlt.ri.gov.
For more information and a copy of the Request for Proposals, go to: http://www.gwb.ri.gov/grants.htm |
