Attention in-state students: next Wednesday, Nov. 15, is Apply to RIC for Free Day! trib.al/mADLVz0

Now hiring: Asst. Commissioner of Workforce & Executive Director of RI Higher Education & Industry Centers, to oversee RI’s system-wide postsecondary workforce strategy & policies. For more details and to apply: riopc.edu/jobs/assistant…

Agree Seth Magaziner! Rhode Island College Institute for cyber & emerging tech will ensure RI leads the way in producing a workforce for cyber, and AI. The Institute, in coordination with other programs across RIOPC, will make RI a destination for cyber ed and training. Jim Langevin

The % of working-age RIers with college degrees/credentials rose 3.4% to 56.7% & the proportion of RIers who are enrolled in college (5.24%) puts us in the top 10 in the US. Read our annual report on educational attainment in the Ocean State here: riopc.edu/wp-content/upl…

Congratulations to Rhode Island College, named a Military Friendly® School with Gold status. This designation reflects the college’s success in creating resources and supports for its veteran and military community, including a military resource center & VetSuccess on Campus program.

We extend condolences to the family of Advisory Committee member Cedric Huntley. He was a role model who cared deeply about education & mentorship & friendship, and his legacy among RI's youth will endure for generations. Rest in Peace.

Thank you to all our distinguished guests and keynote speakers from today’s inaugural 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 summit at our Newport County Campus, including Rosemary Costigan Rosemary A. Costigan, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Congressman Congressman Gabe Amo, and Xay Khamsyvoravong.

These discussions help lead to practical solutions within various industries. Thank you to 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 for making today a successful, informative assessment of how we can continue to educate and empower the next generation of professionals! #Workforce #Education

Economic opportunity will increasingly favor workers with higher levels of education and training. Read our new report to find our projections for good jobs in 2031: bit.ly/3YeUD4U

The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 Georgetown CEW forecasts that while there will be good jobs at every level only 15% will be available to workers with high school diplomas vs 66% for those with bachelor’s degrees. bit.ly/4dsuAvv

#DYK that ED has multiple federal student loan forgiveness programs for teachers, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Explore your options with info from Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov/articles/teach… #TeacherTuesday #TipTuesday

Our team is meeting with colleagues in New England to share state updates. Thank you ⁦NEBHE⁩ for organizing us at ⁦SHEEO.

Spotted today at a ⁦SHEEO⁩ workshop on partnerships that improve postsecondary attainment and completion. We’ll bring home lots of good ideas…and share RI’s successes too

We’re intrigued, and listening intently

We’re excited to see our Hope Scholarship living up to its name and helping Rhode Island College students stay enrolled, take more classes and remain focused on graduating. This program is paving the way for a brighter future for our state's workforce and economy. 🙌 rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/08/09/hop…

Thank you Senator Jack Reed Sheldon Whitehouse Seth Magaziner Congressman Gabe Amo for putting a college degree within the grasp of thousands of Rhode Islanders. The children of college graduates are more likely to attend college so the impact travels onward to future generations. Onward We Learn

Productive workforce training + ed meeting today with ⁦Sheldon Whitehouse,⁩ Sen Gu, Rep Azzinaro and Tom Pearce ⁦Shannon Gilkey⁩ Thanks for the visit!