Whatsup Newp: CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport

CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport
Key Industry Leaders to Discuss Workforce Needs

by Ryan Belmore
July 5, 2024

The Community College of Rhode Island will launch its first “Building Bridges” event in Newport on July 17, bringing together key industry leaders and employers from Aquidneck Island to discuss the current and future labor market and workforce training needs.

The event, titled “Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck Island,” will feature a keynote presentation from labor market expert Erin Donovan-Boyle, a panel discussion with industry leaders, and industry-specific breakout sessions to help develop a strategic action plan to ensure that CCRI’s training programs align with the demands of today’s job market.

“Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck Island” is part of CCRI’s mission to support economic development and improve the quality of life for Rhode Islanders by providing students with the skills and knowledge needed for future jobs.

The event is free and open to the public. It will take place from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at CCRI’s Newport Campus.

“We are thrilled to host the inaugural ‘Building Bridges’ event, bringing together key industry leaders to ensure our workforce training programs meet the demands of today’s labor market,” said Rosemary A. Costigan, Interim President of CCRI. “This event exemplifies CCRI’s commitment to aligning education and workforce training programs with industry needs to build a strong talent pipeline for employers on Aquidneck Island and beyond.”