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Workforce Development

The success of any business depends on a talented and committed workforce. We have tools and resources to help you find that talent, or to build it from within. Workforce Solutions– our partner in job development and training – offers training programs for incumbent workers. These programs help employees learn new technologies, equipment, production methods and other skills to make employers competitive in this challenging global market.

And if you're new to the area and looking for qualified help, we can help you do that, too. From recruitment, to screening, to basic and advanced-skills pre- and on-the-job training, Workforce Solutions has a wide range of resources to make it possible.

Need specialized or custom training programs? We can help you find the right resources to train your employees for success.

Providence Connects/First Source

Providence Connects, also known as 'First Source,' was created to ensure that residents benefit from the financial assistance provided to Providence businesses.

All businesses that receive financial assistance from the City, including businesses receiving loans or grants from the Providence Economic Development Partnership, are required to use the list of prospective employees maintained by the City as a first source for recruiting and hiring new employees. It’s easy to access and the City’s First Source Coordinator stands ready to help.

Additionally, Providence Connects sponsors training programs specific to the needs of local businesses. Contact the First Source Coordinator to learn more at 351-4300x428 or email awilliams@providenceri.com.