Citizens Expands Community Impact Across Rhode Island As Part of Broader Commitment to Local Communities

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Citizens today announced a series of community investments that reinforce its long-standing commitment to Rhode Island, spanning financial education, workforce development, small business growth, and housing stability. “Rhode Island is our home state, and we’re proud to invest here—not just with capital, but with our more than 4,000 colleagues and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve,” said Keith Kelly, Rhode Island State President at Citizens. “From financial education to workforce development, small business growth and housing stability, we’re focused on building deep partnerships, expanding impact, and supporting community needs across the Ocean State.” Key Highlights:$1.5 million workforce development commitment in Rhode Island, backing partners such as College Visions, the Genesis Center, Skills for Rhode Island's Future and Crossroads Rhode Island, as part of a $20 million national commitment. $155,000 committed to financial literacy programs in Rhode Island, supporting six local organizations, including Amos House, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, and RhodeWay Financial as part of a $2.85 million enterprise-wide financial education investment. Investing in Workforce Pathways for a Changing Economy Citizens is investing in workforce development efforts designed to prepare Rhode Islanders for in-demand careers as skill requirements continue to evolve. A cornerstone of this work is Citizens’ partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to build skills-first pathways that connect education directly to employment. Through CCRI, Education Design Lab and several local banks, Citizens helped launch the nation’s first statewide Banking Micro-Pathway, a tuition-free, 15-week hybrid program that prepares learners for entry-level banking roles and connects graduates directly to hiring opportunities. This banking pathway earned Citizens a Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCC) Innovation Award, recognizing leadership in designing innovative, skills-first workforce solutions. Citizens also partnered with Rhode Island College, CCRI and Building Futures this year to launch Rhode Island’s first Registered Apprenticeship Program for Information Security Analysts, offering paid, work-based learning, industry recognized credentials, and mentorship from Citizens professionals to prepare participants for cybersecurity ca...

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