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Workers with graduate degrees benefit from a 28% earnings premium compared to workers with bachelor’s degrees. This varies by the type of degree: the earnings premium is 67% among those with a professional degree and 63% among those with a doctoral degree. bit.ly/3NaFnzn

Dr. Lisa Vosper said it well: “Connections of value are as important as credentials of value.” That’s the power of work-based learning—students don’t just gain skills, they build relationships, networks, and real-world perspective. Those connections often open the very doors their credentials help them walk through. @SHEEOed

Excellent career activation event offered by @SkillsforRI today here. @GovDanMcKee, Mayor Beauchamp & Rep. Phillips spoke to guests about RI’s commitment to workforce development and creating pathways to opportunity.

We are hiring a chief data & research officer who will provide strategic leadership for the RI Longitudinal Data System. For a complete description of the job responsibilities and requirements, visit riopc.edu/about/careers

RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner will be OPEN on Wednesday, 2/25 at our offices on Washington St in Providence.

RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner will be closed on Tuesday, February 24 due to winter weather issues and the State of Emergency status.

Our offices in Westerly, Providence and Woonsocket will be closed on 2/23/26. All classes, events and appointments are cancelled due to expected inclement weather

And a shout out to our reps, Andrea Spargo + Sarah Cote, who are our research experts attending @SHEEOed

Congratulations to all!

Deadline EXTENDED ⏰ The CCRI Foundation Scholarship application will now close at midnight on January 23rd! Apply now and get the support you need to reach your goals ➡️ ccri.edu/scholarships

Today, at @WesterlyEdCntr, @CCRINews & @HigherEdRI were honored to host a delegation representing Japan and the Republic of Korea participating in the Dept. of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program; the visit focused on workforce development, esp. Electric Boat's.

Thanks to Sarah Cote and Andrea Spargo for representing the office and RI's Longitudinal Data System at this national conference.

Join @SenJackReed at our annual Financial Aid Workshop! 💰🎓 Planning for college or already enrolled? Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert guidance from Sen. Reed with @RIStudentLoan on scholarships, FAFSA, loans, and more! 🗓️Wednesday (11/12) - Warwick Campus @ 6 - 7:30pm

Thank you to the United Way of RI for recognizing the work we do for Rhode Islanders, helping them to complete college.