Building Futures and the RI State Apprenticeship Council invite you to nominate an apprentice to be recognized statewide for their contribution to your organization’s mission and day to day operations. The State Apprenticeship Council will choose one awardee from a building and construction trades registered apprenticeship
Building Futures' newest program, Building Futures Inside (BFI), will launch its fourth cohort at the Adult Correctional Facility’s (ACI) minimum-security facility this October. We held the first BFI class in February 2023 thanks to an initial investment from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act, funding from Papitto Opportunity Connection, and substantial partnerships
During Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September 9 - 13, 2024) Building Futures and the RI Building and Construction Trades Council teamed up to make sure that RI tradeswomen and men know, we've got your back. Thank you to Gilbane, Shawmut, and Dimeo for bringing Building Futures
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2024 Building Futures Alumni Picnic! Check out some photos below, and don't forget to update your contact info if you didn't receive an invitation. Didn't have a chance to do our survey at the picnic? Fill out an online version here.
New Registered Apprenticeship Hub will raise incomes and expand access to high-quality jobs for Rhode Islanders across multiple industries Thank you to the RI Congressional Delegation, Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Representatives Amo and Magaziner for their advocacy in bringing this workforce investment to Rhode Island. Read the Delegation's announcement here. Today,
Building Futures celebrated the completion of our 13th home building project - and the first in Central Falls - with Mayor Rivera, the City of Central Falls, new home owners and other partners. Our Graduate Service Learning program gives pre-apprenticeship graduates the opportunity to gain additional skills on real world projects while making a
US Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg visited Building Futures to learn how our pre-apprenticeship program prepares people for highway construction careers. Funding through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Civil Rights via the RI Department of Transportation ensures our high-quality pre-apprenticeship program is free for participants and supports outreach, recruitment, skills training, placement and
