SkillsRI is a statewide workforce and economic development intermediary.
We partner with hundreds of RI employers to determine hiring needs and place unemployed and underemployed job seekers into career-defining jobs.
We support entrepreneurs on their path to self-employment by providing technical assistance and capacity building services.
We create experiential learning opportunities for students as they learn to navigate the world of work.
Our vision is for every Rhode Islander to have access to high-quality employment opportunities that empower them to build on their skillsets, enhance their self-reliance and create stronger livelihoods for themselves and their families.
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is a 501(c)(3) working to drive economic and workforce development in Rhode Island by matching businesses with unmet hiring needs with qualified, unemployed and underemployed job seekers; offering technical assistance and capacity-building support to small businesses and nonprofits; and creating exciting work-based learning opportunities for Rhode Island’s youth. We rely on donations to carry our vision forward and are grateful for the generous support of our public and private donors.