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Building Rhode Island’s Maritime Workforce Through Hands-On Welding Training
A new partnership between Senesco Marine and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is helping address the growing demand for skilled welders and shipbuilders across Rhode Island’s manufacturing and maritime industries. Developed in response to a $78.6 million...
Polaris MEP Launches Apprenticeship Challenge to Help Rhode Island Manufacturers Build a Stronger Workforce
Polaris MEP brought together Rhode Island manufacturers, workforce development partners and industry experts on November 4 for Beyond Hiring: How Apprenticeships Can Strengthen Your Manufacturing Workforce. The event explored how registered apprenticeships can help...
RI Food Strategy 2030 Charts a Path Toward a Stronger, More Resilient Food System
Rhode Island’s food system is a major contributor to the state’s economy, supporting more than 77,000 jobs across agriculture, fisheries, food manufacturing, distribution, retail and food service. Yet the state faces significant challenges, including food insecurity,...
Rhode Island Manufacturers Discuss Industry Challenges and Opportunities With Senator Reed
Polaris MEP recently hosted a manufacturing roundtable with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, bringing Rhode Island manufacturers together to discuss the state’s manufacturing landscape, share challenges and ask questions about issues affecting their businesses. The conversation...
Rhode Island Has the Building Blocks to Strengthen the Shipbuilding Workforce
The U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding workforce shortage calls for more than higher wages and traditional recruiting. In a recent article, War on the Rocks argues that regional intermediaries are needed to connect employers, training providers and workers looking to move into...
Building a Safety Culture That Lasts
A safer workplace is not built through compliance alone. In a recent Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast episode, EHS strategist Kevin Weaver outlines a practical framework for building safety into everyday operations—one that begins with leadership commitment and...
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