Rhode Island needs a workforce prepared for what comes next.
Across Rhode Island, dedicated workers keep our communities and the economy running. But employers continue to face shortages in healthcare, the trades, and other critical fields. It’s time to invest in Rhode Island’s students, Rhode Island’s workforce, and Rhode Island’s future.
Vote yes on Question 1.
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Mail-In Ballot Applications: Due by October 13, 2026
Early Voting: Begins October 14, 2026
What is Question 1?
An investment in Rhode Island’s future
The higher education bond on the ballot this election invests in training and workforce development in healthcare, the skilled trades, and other high-demand fields to address workforce shortages and train Rhode Islanders for good-paying jobs.
University of Rhode Island
The URI Integrated Health Building will expand modern health education and clinical training, strengthening the pipeline of professionals who care for us and our families.
Rhode Island College
RIC’s Student Success and Career Readiness Center will offer academic advising, professional resources, employment opportunities, and real-life experiences to propel students toward high-paying careers.
Community College of Rhode Island
CCRI’s Workforce Innovation Center will serve as a regional hub for workforce education and career training in high-demand fields like construction, the trades, advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity.
Paid for by Rhode Islanders for Higher Education, Louise Thorson, President, 73 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI | Top Five Donors: University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement; Rhode Island College Foundation; and CCRI Foundation.