URI Office of Strategic Initiatives

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Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow

The URI Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) offers a wide variety of workforce and professional development programs for organizations looking to upskill their workforce and individuals who wish to broaden their skills in specific areas. These non-credit programs are designed to provide the essential knowledge, capacity, and abilities needed for participants to innovate in their professions and achieve upward mobility in their careers. Let OSI bring the best of URI to you, and deliver customized, accessible, results-driven learning and development initiatives that encourage growth and improve performance. Below please find our suite of programs that can be tailored to any industry to meet your needs.

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We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you’ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we’re with you every step of the way. Participants in all OSI workforce development programs earn a URI Certificate and/or Digital Badge, and Continuing Education Units.

Discover how our programs can transform your organization and unlock new opportunities for growth.

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Leadership and Management

Leadership Development

Prepare and develop your emerging leaders to think strategically, lead effectively, and advance professionally.

HR Management

Specialization tracks include Essential Skills for HR Managers, Strategic HR Management, and HR Development.

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Business Negotiations

Enables participants to elevate their professional and personal presence by mastering effective, credible, influential communication.

Project Management

Provides a comprehensive understanding of the technical and human aspects of project management.

State and Municipal Finance Academy

Develop public finance skills and advance career pathways for state and municipal employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DEI

Participants are empowered to to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace by building awareness, addressing unconscious bias, and developing cross-cultural communication skills.

Mental Health First Aid

A skills-based training program designed to teach participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, provide initial help, and guide individuals toward appropriate professional help.

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English Language Learning

Build confidence and proficiency in English communication through practical exercises, workplace-specific vocabulary, and strategies for effective interaction in professional settings.

Neurodiversity in the Workforce

Learn about common types of neurodiversity and diverse learning styles, social preferences, and ways of communication, as well as how to accommodate neurodiversity in the workplace.

Managing Gen Z

Access tools and strategies to effectively engage, motivate, and manage Gen Z employees, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Technical and Job-Specific Skills

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Learn to leverage data to rectify process defects, optimize resources, and enhance quality assurance. Yellow and Black Belt Certifications available.

Healthcare Leadership

Empowers participants to become confident, effective leaders in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment.

Quantum Computing

Unlock new opportunities for innovation and process improvement through cutting-edge workplace applications of quantum computing.

Digital Literacy

Participants will be empowered to skillfully use, create and share digital texts, tools and technologies.

MedTech Training

State Approved Training Program in Drug Administration for CNA’s to enhance their skills and expand their opportunities.

Grant Writing

Learn critical competencies in research and planning, persuasive writing, organization, and reporting, to secure funding and aid program success.

AI in the Workplace

Equips business professionals with the skills to build, customize, and deploy AI personal assistants to optimize workplace tasks.

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Translating Technical Information

Addresses engineering issues ranging from initial involvement at the exploration stage to production optimization challenges.

Employee Engagement Support

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Gallup StrengthsFinder Coaching

Improve performance by identifying individual strengths, fostering a deeper understanding of team dynamics, and enabling more effective collaboration.

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DiSC Assessments

Boost engagement, communication and collaboration, with training and coaching sessions powered by DISC assessments.

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Team Building

Enhance trust, collaboration, communication, and team cohesion through engaging retreats and on-site activities.

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