Episode #22 State of RI Job Market

Air Date: October 10, 2026

Description

A strong workforce is essential to building strong families and a strong Rhode Island. In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, is joined by Matthew Weldon, Director of Labor and Training, for a conversation about the current state of Rhode Island's job market and the opportunities available to workers across the state. Together, they discuss workforce trends, in-demand industries, apprenticeships, career training programs, and the many pathways that can connect Rhode Islanders to meaningful employment. The conversation also explores the barriers that often stand between people and opportunity, including childcare, transportation, housing, and training costs, and highlights the partnerships working to address those challenges.