training of new employees through either customized training programs or on the job training. The Set-Aside may also be used to upgrade and/ or retrain existing employees in order to develop increased business and long term employment. Contact: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation One West Exchange St. Providence, RI 02903 401-222-2890 $25,000 To Upgrade Employees Skills The Competitiveness Improvement Program allows an employer to upgrade the skills of existing employees, thus improving the productivity of the business. The program awards matching grants of up to $25,000 per company through a competitive proposal process. Businesses are urged to work through trade associations and local colleges and universities to increase the effectiveness of the training programs. Contact: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation One West Exchange St. Providence, RI 02903 401-222-2890 http://www.riedc.com/growth/jobs/job_programs.htm $5,000 To Learn New Technology Rapid changes require rapid and effective responses. To meet your organizational needs, the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation can afford you the opportunity to increase your overall productivity. The intent of the Project Upgrade funds is to upgrade skills of currently employed workers who are being impacted by technological or organizational changes in the workplace. A maximum $5,000 Project Upgrade grant can be obligated to each eligible company. Contact:
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