Boards and Partners
The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training (DLT) collaborates with several key boards and partners to enhance the workforce, ensure public safety, and support various industries.
Our boards and partners oversee workforce development programs, professional licensing, and relief funds for first responders. These boards are vital in serving Rhode Islanders by promoting economic growth and offering essential training opportunities for workers and their families.
The Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) is the primary policy-making body on workforce development matters for the State of Rhode Island and has statutory responsibility and authority to plan, coordinate, fund, and evaluate education, employment, and training programs that increase the skills of the RI workers and address the workforce needs of RI businesses.
Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston is an employment and training resource providing responsive, market-based solutions for employers and potential workers.
One of two local Workforce Development Boards in Rhode Island charged with partnering with local industries to increase labor and training initiatives within the state. We collaborate with business, labor, education leaders and community-based organizations to establish a dynamic, outcome-driven, visible resource providing measurable and comprehensive market-driven employment and training services.
The Rhode Island Police Officer's Relief Fund provides financial and educational support to families of police officers who have died or become permanently disabled due to duty-related incidents. Eligible beneficiaries may receive annuities, lump-sum payments, or tuition benefits at Rhode Island public colleges for up to four years.
The Board of Police Officer's Relief manages the fund under the RI Department of Labor & Training.
The Rhode Island Firefighter's Relief Fund provides financial and educational support to families of firefighters who have died or become permanently disabled due to duty-related incidents. Eligible beneficiaries may receive annuities, lump-sum payments, or tuition benefits at Rhode Island public colleges for up to four years.
The Board of Firefighter's Relief manages the fund under the RI Department of Labor & Training.
The Professional Regulation unit oversees the activities of seven licensing Boards, with 56 members representing different professions.