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Workforce Development

Office of Workforce Development

Work-based learning plays a critical role in shaping a student’s career pathway by combining classroom knowledge with real-world experience in the workplace. Through direct interaction with industry and community professionals, students develop their academic, technical, and essential skills while understanding the connection between their education and the professional world.

Davies Career and Technical High School’s Office of Workforce Development facilitates these valuable learning opportunities, offering students access to business tours, job shadows, internships, and other career-related activities. To become a business partner and contribute to shaping the future workforce, start by reaching out to the Office of Workforce Development. Our team will guide you through the process of engaging with our work-based learning initiatives, helping you connect with our students and preparing them for success in both college and career.


Davies Career and Technical High School is honored to have received the following prestigious awards from Providence Business News:

  • Manufacturing Award 2018: Collaboration in Manufacturing Winner
  • Business Excellence Award 2018: Workforce Development Winner
  • Business Excellence Award 2020: Education and Learning Winner
  • Manufacturing Award 2021: Collaboration in Manufacturing Winner
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award 2023: Education K-12 Winner
  • Manufacturing Award 2024: Collaboration in Manufacturing Winner

These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence in education and our ongoing efforts to support our students and community.


Providence Business News 2024 Manufacturing Award Winner logo.A logo for the Providence Business News Summit & Awards, recognizing a winner in the Diversity Equity & Inclusion category for 2023.The Providence Business News Manufacturing Awards logo, featuring the text '2021 Winner' and a row of gears.Providence Business News Business Excellence Awards 2020 Winner logo.A logo for the Providence Business News Business Excellence Award, with the text 'PBN Providence Business News Business Excellence 2018 Award winner'.A logo for the Providence Business News 2018 Manufacturing Awards, with the word 'Winner' in a stylized font.

Student Working Papers Information

Printable "Become a Partner" Flyer

 

Contact


Supervisor of Career and Technical Education / Supervisor of the Office of Workforce Development
Susan Votto
svotto@daviestech.org
401-728-1500, ext. 266

 

Career Coordinator
Kathryn Dacier
kdacier@daviestech.org
401-728-1500, ext. 236

 

A graphic showing the results of the 2024 Industry Credentials program at William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School.

Previous Events


Intent-to-Hire Ceremony 2024

Intent-to-Hire Ceremony 2023

Intent-to-Hire Ceremony 2022