Providence Connects is the initiative developed by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to integrate the First Source ordinance requirements with existing city resources aimed at helping more residents get jobs, connect with training resources, and introduce more jobs and opportunities to strengthen our City’s economy.  Providence Connects works with organizations that receive a benefit from the City such as grant funding or a Tax Stabilization Agreement to set goals related to hiring Providence residents, buying Providence, and/or contracting with Minority Based Enterprises and/or Women Based Enterprises.  DPD also has a coordinator who connects residents to job opportunities and training programs.  Providence Connects with a broad number of key partner agencies and Community Based Organizations to ensure that residents and businesses are in sync. 

We will be adding more to the site regarding training opportunities, progress reports, and resources in the near future. 

• Job Opportunities

Documents:

•  First Source Agreement (PDF)
•  First Source Ordinance Synopsis (PDF)
•  First Source Job Vacancy Form (PDF)
•  First Source Resident Application (PDF)