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SkillsRI Celebrates Over 150 Temporary Staff Placements

November 3, 2020

COVID-19 has brought on deep uncertainty to say the least, both on the side of employers and job seekers. We as individuals and organizations have had to navigate through unchartered waters, unsure of what the days ahead will bring. However, at SkillsRI we have remained laser focused on solutions to support Rhode Islanders.

Collaborating with the RI Department of Labor and Training, in April SkillsRI introduced a temporary staffing initiative aimed at providing increased wages of $18 to $23 per hour for Rhode Islanders displaced from their jobs due to COVID-19. These individuals are placed temporarily with employers small and large across the State who are in high need of talent to keep their operations running safely and smoothly.

Throughout the phased re-opening, we have worked side-by-side with over 150 individuals to secure temporary employment in banking & finance, call center/customer service, hospitality/food services, human services, manufacturing, office/clerical, retail, transportation and warehouse/logistics.

Thank you to each and every one of the individuals who have stepped up to help the Rhode Island economy during this difficult time… while earning increased wages in these uncertain times.

If you would like to learn more or apply for the SkillsRI Temp Staffing program, please visit https://skillsforri.com/temp.

Filed Under: Candidate Resources, Featured, News

SkillsRI Partners With Salesforce

November 1, 2020

Salesforce, the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform based in San Francisco has approximately 49,0000 employees across the globe, but perhaps the company’s most interesting characteristic is it’s culture of support.

In July, Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff joined Governor Gina Raimondo and industry leaders to commit resources to the state’s new “Back to Work RI” initiative aimed at supporting displaced workers with critical training programs to help navigate the post COVID-19 job market. As part of the initiative, Salesforce piloted a paid virtual training program for Rhode Islanders that would provide the opportunity for technical skill-building along with coaching from mentors to help them learn about Salesforce tools, gain experience and build upon their skills throughout the training.

Salesforce partnered with SkillsRI to recruit Rhode Island for the opportunity. Salesforce offered two training tracks: Business Development Trainee or Solution Engineer Trainee. Candidates would be paid $25/hour over the course of the three-month, full-time contract with Salesforce.

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SkillsRI recruiters attracted over 400 applications from across Rhode Island within a span of two weeks! Working hand-in-hand with the Salesforce team to schedule interviews with highly-qualified Rhode Islanders, SkillRI submitted a total of 90 candidates for consideration who had a wide range of education levels, from high school diplomas to a Master’s degrees. Of the Rhode Islanders placed in the program, 100% were sourced by SkillsRI, and 67% were female. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to collaborate with a leading company that is helping Rhode Islanders from all walks of life get back into the workforce! A few of the candidates placed included a woman returning to work after having a family in 2011, and a lawyer who was forced to close his practice due to COVID-19.

Virtual training for our candidates has started this month, and the feedback has been overwhelming positive! Trainees have been given access to full-time benefits, one-on-one time with mentors across Salesforce, and plenty of professional development opportunities.

“The Salesforce opportunity has been excellent for Rhode Islanders who are re-entering the workforce and looking to sharpen their professional skills or further their technical expertise,” said Sarah Houser, Senior Recruiter for SkillsRI. “It has also acted as a transitional opportunity for several applicants who previously worked in the gig-economy, and small business owners who have been unable to return since the advent of Covid-19.”


Salesforce campaign at a glance:

  • Salesforce: #1 leading CRM platform
  • 49,000 employees worldwide
  • 400+ applications received
  • 90 submissions
  • 100% of RIers placed in the program were sourced by SkillsRI
  • 67% of candidates placed were female and came from a variety of educational backgrounds!

 

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Oricel M. – Skills Stories

October 23, 2020

“I’ve spent my entire career working in customer service, but when COVID-19 hit in March, I lost my job. It wasn't easy, but I chose to see it as an opportunity to try something different and pursue a career in the medical field as a certified nursing assistant. I enrolled in a one-month program in Massachusetts and immediately started looking for jobs. Unfortunately, every open position required a one-hour commute from Rhode Island, which wasn't sustainable for me. I applied to various facilities across Rhode Island, but nobody could hire me with a Massachusetts license. It was frustrating, and I couldn’t imagine my hard work going to waste. As the days went by, I continued my search for a solution and came across Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s accelerated training program for CNAs. It felt like the perfect program to get me back on my feet quickly. In just two weeks, I was able to get a valid temporary license in Rhode Island and was finally able to start working again. The SkillsRI staff guided me through every step of the process, and they truly cared about seeing me succeed. With the help of the SkillsRI team, I’m now on a path to a better future in the career path of my dreams, and I get to make a difference in my home state.”
Oricel M.
Accelerated CNA Training Program

Looking to kickstart or advance your career in the medical field? Click here to view the opportunities in healthcare on the SkillsRI Back to Work job board.

Filed Under: Candidate Stories, Events, News, Skills Stories

SkillsRI Has Partnered With Amazon

October 22, 2020


 

Looking for quick entry into an in-demand role at one of the leading companies in the US?

Positions are available in Rhode Island as well as right over the border in Fall River, MA at one of Amazons’ largest facilities in the region.


Warehouse Team Member

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Shopper Team Member

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Earn up to
$19.25/hr

Potential
Signing Bonus

Full-Time and
Part-Time Positions

Multiple Shifts Available

All shifts include at least one weekend day.  High school diploma required.


The Skills Difference: Why work with SkillsRI?

  • Get hands-on support in determining the best role to fit your skill set at Amazon.
     
     
  • Work with a recruiter to understand how you can maximize your benefits and signing bonus as well as your career trajectory.
      
     
  • Discover training and education programs to help you succeed in your new role at Amazon.
      
     
  • Have an advocate who will help you address barriers (language, digital skills, financial requirements) and get you through every step of the process!

Contact us today, and we’ll work with you to find an opportunity at Amazon that best fits your lifestyle and meets your career need.

Filed Under: Featured, News

SkillsRI Recruiting for CVS Health in Rhode Island, Massachusetts & Connecticut

April 1, 2020

Coronavirus is here, and we need your help.

In response to the urgent and increased health care needs of American’s impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Health is accelerating a plan to fill more than 50,000 full-time and part-time positions across the country. CVS Health and SkillsRI have partnered to help find job opportunities for residents of Rhode Island and surrounding states.

CVS Health has a significant demand for full- and part-time professionals across the company, and SkillsRI recruiters are ready to schedule a virtual (video) interview immediately with candidates for the following roles:

Warehouse & Distribution Center Employees

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Pharmacy Technicians

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Retail Store Associates

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Call Center & Customer Service Representatives

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Nursing & Patient Care Professionals

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Shift Supervisor Management Trainee

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Retail Store Manager

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About CVS Health

We share a single, clear purpose: helping people on their path to better health. No matter your discipline or expertise, you’ll be part of a team working toward a bold new approach to health care.
 
Millions of times a day, close to home and across the country, we’re helping people on their path to better health. Because we’re present in so many moments, in ways that are more affordable and effective, we’re able to positively influence health behavior and shape the future of health care for people, businesses and communities.
 

It’s a new day in health care.

 
Combining CVS Health and Aetna was a transformative moment for our company and our industry, establishing CVS Health as the nation’s premier health innovation company. Through our health services, insurance plans and community pharmacists, we’re pioneering a bold new approach to total health. As a CVS Health colleague, you’ll be at the center of it all.
 
We offer a diverse work experience that empowers colleagues for career success. In addition to skill and experience, we also seek to attract and retain colleagues whose beliefs and behaviors are in alignment with our core values of collaboration, innovation, caring, integrity and accountability.

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