Policy Agenda - A Skilled Workforce

Increasing the skills of Rhode Island’s workforce is vital to strengthening our economy and enabling Rhode Islanders to better support themselves and their families.

The Economic Progress Institute supports the following policy objectives.  

• Investments in workforce training: Increase investments for workforce skills training so Rhode Island has a vibrant workforce development system that is responsive to the needs of industries and workers.
• Child care during training: Provide child care subsidies for parents so they are able to participate in workforce training.