Section 28-55-1. – Short title.

§ 28-55-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Jobs Match Enhancement Program.” History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 15, § 4.

Section 28-55-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 28-55-2. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Rhode Island’s statewide career pathways systems must be driven by local business and industry needs; (2) Despite high unemployment, businesses report difficulties and frustration in locating employment candidates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities they need; (3) Locating, training, and preparing candidates […]

Section 28-55-3. – Rhode Island enhanced job match system.

§ 28-55-3. Rhode Island enhanced job match system. On or before July 2, 2014, the department of labor and training shall implement the jobs match enhancement program using the current department of labor and training web-based workforce and job system as a basis, with significant enhancements, as follows: (1) It shall be easy for employers […]

Section 28-55-4. – Reporting.

§ 28-55-4. Reporting. On or before October 1, 2013, the department of labor and training shall report to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on the progress toward implementing the jobs match enhancement program, along with an estimate of any additional costs related to the purchase of the […]

Section 28-55-5. – Funding.

§ 28-55-5. Funding. The implementation of enhancements to the department of labor and training’s web-based workforce and job system shall be contingent upon available public and/or private financing. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 15, § 4.