The Registered Teaching Apprenticeship Program (RTAP) is transforming how we build Rhode Island's educator workforce. RTAP launched in classrooms at the start of the 25/26 school year, welcoming its inaugural cohort of four paraprofessionals in the Central Falls and East Providence School Districts.
The Ocean State is training the next generation of fishers through Registered Apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship is not just for the skilled trades! More and more employers are using Registered Apprenticeship to build their workforce - and reaping big rewards. Working Nation updated their excellent video on the Commercial Fisheries Center Registered
“I don’t think anyone could have predicted a small seed investment in 2007 could yield thousands of careers for Rhode Islanders just a short period later.” This fall, Andrew Cortés, Building Futures' president & CEO, spent some time with David Cicilline for a thoughtful conversation about the power of apprenticeships on the
At this year's Apprenticeship Works celebration, we honored the RI Building and Construction Trades Council as the Innovation in Apprenticeship Award winner. We shared this video that champions our longstanding partnership and its impact. The video features RIBCTC President Michael Sabitoni and Building Futures' graduate, board
Building Futures partnered with the State Apprenticeship Council at RI Department of Labor and Training to honor apprentices making a difference in their workplaces and Registered Apprenticeship Programs. All RA sponsors statewide were invited to nominate an apprentice. The SAC reviewed 17 nominees across three dimensions: Excellence in
PROCLAMATION by the Governor of the State of Rhode Island WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 8th year of Rhode Island celebrating Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the crucial role Registered Apprenticeship plays in our economy and its life-changing impact on individuals and communities; and WHEREAS, while Rhode Island has grown its workforce, reaching record levels of
Registered Apprenticeship is raising incomes and creating opportunity for hundreds of Rhode Islanders while giving employers access to the skilled workforce they need to drive our economy forward. Please join us to celebrate our work together that makes Apprenticeship work for Rhode Island and to honor outstanding
2024 Apprentice Nominees 2024 Partner Awardees Apprenticeship Works Reception Join us! Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:00 - 6:00 pm Building Futures, One Acorn Street, Providence, RI 02903 Registered Apprenticeship is raising incomes and creating opportunity for hundreds of Rhode Islanders while giving employers access to
Building Futures and the RI State Apprenticeship Council invite you to nominate an apprentice to be recognized statewide for their contribution to your organization’s mission and day to day operations. The State Apprenticeship Council will choose one awardee from a building and construction trades registered apprenticeship
During Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September 9 - 13, 2024) Building Futures and the RI Building and Construction Trades Council teamed up to make sure that RI tradeswomen and men know, we've got your back. Thank you to Gilbane, Shawmut, and Dimeo for bringing Building Futures
