Building Futures | Apprenticeship Rhode Island works with private employers, government agencies and leaders, education partners, and individuals to advance the use of Registered Apprenticeship as a workforce development tool in high growth industries across the state. Together with our partners, we’re celebrating the growth of Apprenticeship, and what that growth means for low-income job seekers and private companies alike.
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300 Building Futures graduates placed in registered apprenticeships in building and construction
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100+ Building Futures graduates who have completed their apprenticeships to become journeyworkers
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70+ Rhode Island non-construction employer partners
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35+ new registered apprenticeship programs in fields like healthcare, information technology, marine trades, landscape/horticulture and manufacturing
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900+ People gaining careers through apprenticeship programs outside of construction – earning while learning.
Apprenticeship Works
For Healthcare
From community health workers at the frontline of the opioid crisis to the LPN apprenticeship program at Brown medicine- healthcare employers are designing apprenticeship programs specialized to workforce and community needs.
For Construction
Apprentices in the building trades are changing their lives, revolutionizing the industry, and transforming our cities and towns. Graduates of Building Futures get structured, on the job training in one of 12 trades.
For Information Technology
Apprenticeship is post-secondary education with a purpose- IT professionals like Helen Le pictured above are learning the skills for a new career while earning a family sustaining wage. Registered Apprenticeships build in wage progression, as skills increase, so do wages.
For Fisheries & Marine Trades
The Ocean State is investing in tomorrow’s marine trades workforce through Registered Apprenticeship. Every dollar invested in the development of Registered Apprenticeship returns $1.46 in economic growth. Investments in workforce development make good dollars and cents.
For Advanced Manufacturing
When employers invest in technical skill development of their employees, they invest in the future of their organization. Graduates of Registered Apprenticeship programs increase are more likely to stay and grow with their employer sponsor.
For Landscaping & Horticulture
Future landscape and horticulture technicians gain the skills they need now- growing the industry while they grow their own efficacy and earning power. When a worker completes their apprenticeship they gain a nationally recognized credential in their field.