Governor’s Workforce Board Requests Proposals for Innovative Partnership Grants

CRANSTON, RI – The Governor’s Workforce Board is pleased to issue a Request for Proposals for a second round of funding of up to $1.75 million to support Innovative Partnerships between employer(s) and education & training provider(s) that will provide work-readiness, skills training, experiential learning, and career pathways to address the workforce needs of Rhode Island employers and increase the employability of students, out-of-school youth, and unemployed adults.  Awards are anticipated to range from $80,000 – $200,000.

For more information and a copy of the Request for Proposal, go to: http://www.gwb.ri.gov/grants.htm

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Bidders’ Conference on Wednesday, April 16 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.