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GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE hosted a forum regarding issues associated with the state s workforce during his weekly Rhode Island 2030: Community Conversations on Thursday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ NICOLE DOTZENROD
PROVIDENCE – Issues associated with Rhode Island’s workforce were discussed during Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s weekly R.I. 2030: Community Conversations event on Thursday.
A panel of experts said the state has transitioned from an industrial industry to a digital and technology-based environment. Training and funding is needed to support growth of the future workforce in a relatively new and burgeoning digital sector.
The panel was hosted by Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, and Matt Weldon, director of the R.I. Department of Labor and Training.
Rhode Island launches COVID-19 incentive program to benefit charities
For every 5,000 additional people who get a first dose of a vaccine, an increasing amount of money will be granted to nonprofits in the state. Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) The more people in Rhode Island who get vaccinated against COVID-19, the more charities in the state stand to benefit under a program announced Tuesday by Gov. Daniel McKee.
Under the COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Fund, for every 5,000 additional people who get a first dose of a vaccine, an increasing amount of money will be granted to nonprofits in the state.
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