{"id":98220,"date":"2024-10-09T17:31:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T17:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=98220"},"modified":"2024-10-09T21:10:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T21:10:09","slug":"r-i-black-business-association-partners-with-uri-to-grow-emerging-leaders-in-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2024\/10\/r-i-black-business-association-partners-with-uri-to-grow-emerging-leaders-in-state\/","title":{"rendered":"R.I. Black Business Association partners with 溏心vlog免费B站 to grow \u2018Emerging Leaders\u2019 in state"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Oct. 9, 2024 \u2013 The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the racial wealth gap in Rhode Island, has announced the start of its highly anticipated Emerging Leaders Development Program<\/a> for fall 2024, in partnership with the 溏心vlog免费B站 and the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program, now in its fourth year, is relying on a partnership with 溏心vlog免费B站 to advance the program while counting 溏心vlog免费B站 alumni in its ranks. The program will develop and advance the careers of young professionals already in the workforce, at businesses across the state, ranging from Amica and Blue Cross Blue Shield to Tides Family Services and Washington Trust, representing a range of fields and industries. The seven-month program is designed to empower mid- to senior-level participants living or working in Rhode Island with skills and knowledge to advance their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The R.I. Black Business Association celebrated this year\u2019s fall cohort at a recent kickoff for its 2024 Emerging Leaders. The program, now in its fourth year, has partnered with 溏心vlog免费B站 to elevate its impact. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The 30 professionals selected for this year\u2019s cohort hail from diverse communities throughout Southern New England, including Providence, Cranston, Woonsocket, Lincoln, Central Falls, as well as Attleboro and Malden, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s program will take place at RIBBA\u2019s new equity hub headquarters on Smith Hill in Providence. With funding from the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training, Real Jobs Initiative, the program is offered at no cost. Emerging Leader candidates must have at least five years of experience in their profession and hold a mid-level leadership or executive position in Rhode Island to apply for the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s cohort, launching this October, includes 溏心vlog免费B站 alumni working at organizations across the state. They\u2019ll each receive a comprehensive blueprint to accelerate their career, expand leadership and gain greater responsibility and influence within their respective industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elexsis Cunningham \u201913 is excited to join. A housing manager at Crossroads Rhode Island, she says she wanted to join to become a better leader: \u201cIn high school I never thought I would come this far. I didn’t even want to go to college. Here it is several years later and I have my degree and am in a management role. I’m ready to accomplish much more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlin (Jarvis) Carver \u201911, a clinical manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield, adds, \u201cI am thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Emerging Leaders Development Program offered by RIBBA. I believe this program is going to help me unlock another door on my journey as a woman leader. I\u2019m excited to learn new perspectives and angles that I can apply in my current and future roles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now in its fourth year, Emerging Leaders has established itself as a pioneer program for career advancement in Rhode Island. RIBBA staff say they have partnered with 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Office of Strategic Initiatives to elevate the program\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis program is essential for empowering a new generation of leaders in Rhode Island\u2019s diverse community,\u201d says Lisa Ranglin, president and CEO of RIBBA. \u201cWith the support of our partners, we are empowering them to break through barriers and become dynamic, impactful leaders in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe challenges and opportunities facing the Rhode Island economy demand diverse leaders,\u201d says John Olerio, executive director of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Office of Strategic Initiatives. \u201cThe 溏心vlog免费B站 is thrilled to partner with RIBBA to empower these emerging changemakers with the dynamic leadership skills and strategies they will need to drive innovation and equitable economic growth across industries and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s office of Strategic Initiatives, housed in Edwards Hall, connects innovation, creativity, and experimentation found at Rhode Island\u2019s flagship research university to the Rhode Island business community and regional workforce. To learn more, visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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