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Fall 2011 Newsletter Now Available!

(November 1) Click here to read the latest news from Stepping Up!


Upcoming Healthcare Exploration Classes

(November 1) Interested in enrolling in one of Stepping Up's healthcare career exploration classes? Now is your chance! The Genesis Center is currently recruiting students for its next class beginning on January 17, 2012. Those interested in learning more about enrolling in this class should contact the Genesis Center at (401) 781-6110, or visit their website at www.gencenter.org for more information.

In addition to the Genesis Center, Dorcas Place will be beginning another healthcare career exploration class on May 1, 2012. Contact Dorcas Place at (401) 273-8866 or visit their website at www.dorcasplace.org for more information.

Check back for more information on upcoming classes at Family Resources Community Action and Connecting for Children and Families in Woonsocket!

 

Stepping Up Featured on NBC 10 News!

Last Thursday, September 29th, Stepping Up held a graduation ceremony for 23 interns from The Genesis Center and Dorcas Place. NBC 10 featured Stepping Up and two of the graduates in the following segment that was aired on the 5 o'clock news that evening:



Also, check out a slideshow of photos from the event here!

Stepping Up would like to thank all of those who attended the graduation, as well as our partners and funders for making events like this possible and helping our participants to achieve their goals.


9 Participants Graduate from Internships in Woonsocket



(May 25) On Monday, May 23rd, Stepping Up held a graduation ceremony for the second class of participants in our Woonsocket, RI-based Healthcare Career Orientation Training program. Nine graduates participated in the ceremony, which included a keynote speech by Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine. Congratulations to all of the graduates!

Click here to view photos from the event!



Spring 2011 Newsletter Now Available!

Click here to read Stepping Up's latest newsletter!


Stepping Up Participant Invited to Speak at National Education Summit



(February 25) Stepping Up is very excited to announce that participant Raquel Valdez was invited to introduce U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis at the Community College Summit in Philadelphia on Monday, February 28th. The theme of the event was "Exemplary Practices in Transitioning Adult Learners to Community Colleges and the Workforce."

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Adult and Vocational Education Brenda Dann-Messier invited Ms. Valdez to present at the summit because of her numerous successes. She moved to Rhode Island from Peru in 2001, learned English, went to Dorcas Place and started in the Stepping Up Program in 2007. She is now a full-time employee at Women & Infants Hospital and a part-time student at CCRI. Ms. Valdez is pursuing a career as a Radiological Technician and is very proud to have represented Rhode Island at this national summit!


Inaugural Stepping Up Computer Course a Success



(February 18) On January 19, Stepping Up held the first in a series of basic computer classes aimed at improving participants' familiarity and proficiency with core computer concepts. Seven students completed the course, which ran every Wednesday and Friday morning from 9:00 AM to noon at the Stepping Up office in Providence. Curriculum included introductions to keyboarding and typing; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the internet and email; and navigating the Windows 2010 interface. A grant from New Roots Providence enabled Stepping Up to purchase 15 laptop computers for a mobile computer lab, allowing us to offer a variety of computer classes ranging from basic to advanced levels. Check back for more information on upcoming classes!

United Way Newsletter Features Stepping Up!

(February 3) The United Way of Rhode Island recently highlighted Stepping Up participant Mijanielle Achille as part of their "Impact Spotlight" newsletter. Mijanielle joined Stepping Up's community pipeline program in early 2008 and has since become one of Stepping Up's "star" participants! To read the newsletter, click here.

Stepping Up Featured in 2010 Women & Infants' Philanthropy Report

(January 11) The Stepping Up program, as well as program participant Issamar De La Cruz, were recently featured in Women and Infants Hospital's 2010 Philanthropy Report! Thank you to Women and Infants' for your continued support and collaboration!





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Stepping Up is committed to helping Rhode Island residents realize their career goals in healthcare and improve their economic well-being. Your contributions can help us continue this important work. Click on the "Donate" button above to make a donation!

Our Mission

Stepping Up's mission is to provide training, education, career coaching, and support services for low-income Rhode Island residents, as well as for entry-level workers at Rhode Island Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital,
Landmark Medical Center and Westerly Hospital, so they may advance into high-growth, high-demand health care careers.

Stepping Up participants meet regularly with Career Advisors who advise, support, and advocate for participants.  Working together, participants and Career Advisors develop a career plan at a time, a place, and a pace that is right for the participant.