We are honored that Andrew Cortés, our executive director, was Senator Reed's invited guest to President Biden's State of the Union address. Andrew joined community leaders from around the country at a virtual reception with lawmakers and special guest Cedric Richmond, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office
What a great way to end the year! Big thanks to Michael Holmes and Dennis Lassige from the New England Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 330 for joining us to help honor the success of apprentice Darrell LaFrance. Darrell was awarded Building Futures' Alumni
New year- new job! Building Futures is hiring for multiple positions! See all postings here. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our work to expand economic opportunity in Rhode Island. BIPOC and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Building Futures offers a competitive benefits package
See pictures from throughout the week! U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh, Governor McKee, DLT Director Weldon visit Building Futures. National Apprenticeship Week Message from our Executive Director Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Building Futures was honored to kick off our national
U.S. Senator Reed and DLT Director Weldon joined speakers at Building Futures to announce the award of a new State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation Grant. This project continues the successful partnership between DLT and Building Futures. Dulari Tahbildar, Director, RI Child Care Training Program
"The best thing about apprenticeship is everything I have learned. I’m getting to see everything there is from beginning to end. As the years go on I’ll get to learn more details and I’ll get to run things and do things on my own."  Rebecca White, Apprentice Electrician, Local 99 Learn More About Trades
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April 12, 2021 For Immediate Release Contact: Kursten Holabird, [email protected] The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Education and Support Fund, SEIU 1199New England, the Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services (DHS), and Building Futures launched a new, innovative early childhood educator registered apprenticeship program. The
 Rhode Island Apprenticeship Week Message from Governor Raimondo Read the Proclamation Read the NGA Report Rhode Island Apprenticeship Week Message from our Executive Director As we celebrate Rhode Island (and National) Apprenticeship Week, our work to expand Registered Apprenticeship has never been
Rhode Island Employers are helping Rhode Island Get Back to Work through Registered Apprenticeship  Barbara Jackson, Executive Director, We Make RI "Many people need training to help them gain a foothold in our manufacturing industry. Although much of the training we do is necessary to land
