Center for Southeast Asians’ Skills-Up Program gets boost

The Center for Southeast Asians in Providence has received a $250,000 federal grant to bolster its Skills-Up program, which provides job training and development opportunities to new immigrants to Rhode Island from Southeast Asia, Asia, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and other countries. The grant was secured by Senator Jack Reed and will help … Read more

7 communities receive grants to boost learning centers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A total of $26.9 million in grants are being awarded to seven Rhode Island communities to create and renovate community learning centers. Governor Dan McKee’s office announced the second round of grants in the Learn365RI initiative on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Free summer meals now available to kids across Providence “The community … Read more