Tradeswomen are organizing together in the Women’s Council
Rochelle Sabatos; Arden Safety Rhode Island Trades Women are organizing for the future! The RI Building & Construction Trades Women's Council celebrated Women's
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day! Today we are celebrating women who are #BreakingtheBias through Registered Apprenticeship. From landscaping & agriculture to construction, data science to manufacturing, Rhode Island women are leading the way for the next generation. Vennicia Kingston (left), Journeyworker Laborer, Local 271; Small Business Owner, Eagle
Senator Reed Invites Building Futures ED as Virtual Guest at State of the Union
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
Building Futures Honors Darrell LaFrance with the Alumni Leadership Award & Celebrates with 17 New Journeyworkers
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
Join our team!
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
2021 National Apprenticeship Week
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
New $4M Federal Grant To Boost RI Job-Training & Workforce Development
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
