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Overview

Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston is an organization focused on connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and supporting local businesses in meeting their staffing needs. They typically offer services like job training, career counseling, resume assistance, and workshops to help individuals improve their skills and employability. Additionally, they work with employers to understand their workforce needs, facilitate recruitment, and provide resources for employee development. Their goal is to enhance the local labor market by aligning the skills of job seekers with the demands of employers in the Providence and Cranston areas.
 

The Providence American Job Center is a resource provided by the Providence/Cranston Workforce Development Area and Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston and is designed to support job seekers and employers in the Providence area. It offers a range of services, including:

1.    Career Counseling: Personalized guidance to help individuals understand their career options, set goals, and develop a plan to achieve them.
2.    Job Search Assistance: Help with job searching, including access to job listings, networking opportunities, and job fairs.
3.    Resume and Cover Letter Support: Assistance in creating or improving resumes and cover letters to increase job application success.
4.    Training Programs: Information about and access to training programs and workshops that can help job seekers gain new skills or improve existing ones.
5.    Workshops and Seminars: Educational sessions on topics like interviewing techniques, job market trends, and career development.
6.    Employer Services: Support for businesses in recruiting and training employees, including job postings and candidate screenings.
 

The center aims to connect individuals with employment opportunities and provide the tools and resources needed to build successful careers while assisting employers in finding and retaining skilled workers. It is referred to as the One Stop Center since many partners such as the Department of Labor and Training, Exeter Job Corp, Cranston community Action Program, Office of Rehabilitative Services, etc. 
 

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Workforce Solutions:
50 Sims Avenue| Providence RI 02903
401.680.5100 | www.providenceri.gov/oeo/workforce-solutions/

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