Expanding re-entry services for high-risk, ex-offenders exiting prison with the goal of reducing recidivism

Strengthening services provided at local career centers through actively managing service delivery, and jobseeker and employer needs, with regular review of case management data and wage and employment outcomes

Developing an RFP for the City’s procurement of a new one-stop operator

To further Rhode Island's goal of increasing jobs and job readiness in the state, the GPL supported the Rhode Island Department of Education in reforming their adult education services to create a more coordinated provision of trainings and supplemental supports to improve employment outcomes. This work included:

1. Conducting a comprehensive analysis of demand and the historical performance of various adult education services,

2. Connecting with stakeholders to understand challenges and desired changes in the existing system, and

3. Development of an RFI that explored opportunities to strengthen contextualized instruction models that integrate workforce preparation and training with adult education.

Helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve integrated employment

Improving alignment and performance management of workforce development programs, and expanding “mobility mentoring” initiative for public housing residents to help reduce intergenerational poverty

Piloting performance-based payments through annual $45 million procurement of workforce development services

Incorporating results-driven contracting into procurement of a new one-stop workforce development operator