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.
Established in 1967, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and participation in the arts and to serve as the liaison to the state arts community. In 2003, the RISCA board established a vision for the arts in Rhode Island and a mission for the agency. RISCA states its mission is to serve "as a catalyst for the advancement, appreciation and promotion of excellence in the arts, by encouraging leadership, participation, and education in the arts for all Rhode Islanders." RISCA's online features allow users to apply for a grant, receive a newsletter, find an artist, research education initiatives and learn about RISCA's special projects.
