Employers are enabled to train employees, to make the most of new technology, and to transpose obsolete skills into profitable competence. Project Upgrade addresses these needs with personalized training. Each RETB acts as the implementation arm of the HRIC s policy. How businesses learn from each other is one of the most powerful driving forces in a rapidly changing economy. As markets and technologies evolve firms turn to alliances and networks to continually innovate.
Collaboration helps resolve common issues.
Geographical or political boundaries have no bearing on service or performance. Other incentives include export assistance and aggressive job training tax credits to encourage upgrading the skills of existing employees. The HRIC oversees the administration of valuable tax credits that promote training and advancement for Rhode Island s work force . With funding from the HRIC, RACE also offers seminars on current business trends from nationally recognized experts. Employers are reimbursed for up to 50 percent of the costs for the training period.