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Cranston, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), led by Director Matthew Weldon, is proud to announce the second Rhode Island Corporate Career Fair, an event designed to support Rhode Islanders whose employment has been impacted by the Hasbro relocation, as well as all individuals in search of new career possibilities. Organized in partnership with Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston, the fair offers a welcoming environment for anyone interested in advancing or changing their career, regardless of their current employment status or background. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 1,600 in September as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 700 from September 2025, and the unemployment rate was down seven-tenths of a percentage point. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 500 in August as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 700 in July as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 1,400 from July 2025, and the unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 300 in June as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.1 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 1,900 from June 2025, and the unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. - Today, the Department of Labor and Training announced the new maximum weekly benefit amounts for the two major income support programs it runs for Rhode Island Workers and employers - Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI). ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 300 in May as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 4,000 from May 2025, and the unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 500 in April as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.5 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 2,600 from April 2025, and the unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 500 in March as the state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.7 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 1,300 from March 2025, and the unemployment rate was up two-tenths of a percentage point. ...

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 1,000 in February as the state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.6 percent. ...

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