General Info

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, governed by the State of Rhode Island, specializes in workforce protection and development services. The department offers labor market information for various businesses. Its workforce development services division provides education and training services for federal, state and local agencies. The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training provides foreign labor certification services for foreign workers who are temporarily authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The department offers occupational skills training and job placement services for youths between the ages of 14 and 24. In addition, it provides employment counseling services for veterans. The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training conducts stress and financial management workshops.