Official State of Rhode Island website

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State of Rhode Island, Governor's Workforce Board ,

Priority Occupations

The GWB reviews projected annual openings and median wage rates within Rhode Island's twenty-two (22) major occupational groups, as well as talent output from education and training providers, to help guide strategic investments. The most current analyses are available below.

*Education and training providers and respondents to the Real Jobs RI and/or Real Skills for Youth program solicitations are encouraged to review the 2024 List of Priority/Undersupplied Occupations.