Governor McKee Proposes $60 Million Bond for CCRI Workforce Innovation Center
Governor Dan McKee has proposed a $60 million general obligation bond to establish a Workforce Innovation Center at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Knight Campus. This initiative is part of McKee's FY27 Budget and the broader $600 million Keep RI Building bond proposal. The center aims to expand workforce capacity, strengthen key industries, and create new career pathways for Rhode Islanders. The proposed 44,000-square-foot facility will feature industry-standard labs, simulation spaces, and flexible classrooms to support training in advanced manufacturing, construction trades, healthcare, information technology, and emerging fields like clean energy. The center is designed to provide affordable, high-quality training that leads directly to employment, ensuring that Rhode Islanders can gain necessary skills without incurring significant debt.