July 22 & 24, 2025
Empowering Future Professionals: JA It’s My Job with DownCity Design
Students from DownCity Design took part in JA It’s My Job, a soft skills workshop led by Centreville Bank volunteer Meg A. Through hands-on activities and real-world discussions, students explored the importance of communication, professionalism, and workplace readiness.
"I learned how to build a resume and what to include."
DownCity Design Student
"I now feel more confident in applying and searching for jobs"
DownCity Design Student
"Our students were very engaged with the Job Interview workshop. It was concise, interactive, and applicable to their lives and goals. Coordinating with JAxRIEXL staff member Opeyemi Olagunju to provide the workshop went very smoothly."
- Lluvia Richmond, Program Coordinator
DownCity Design at Providence Career and Technical Academy
On July 22nd and 24th, students participating in the DownCity Designers program at Providence Career & Technical Academy (PCTA) took part in JA It’s My Job (Soft Skills), a career-readiness program from Junior Achievement of Rhode Island.
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Facilitated by Meg A. from Centreville Bank, this hands-on workshop helped students build key skills needed to thrive in the workforce. Over the two-day experience, students explored professional communication, how to prepare for job interviews, and the basics of writing strong resumes. The program also emphasized soft skills like listening, workplace etiquette, and presentation—tools that help students stand out to future employers.
This session marked the second official opportunity facilitated through RIEXL! By using RIEXL, nonprofits like DownCity can easily discover programs like JA It’s My Job that help prepare their students for real-world success.
When Learning Gets Real: RIEXL’s First Success Story
As RIEXL's first official connection, students got a front-row seat to a live solar panel installation with Posigen. Providence Career & Technical Academy students learned about the people, planning, and pathways that make renewable energy possible.
June 3, 2025
"The students really enjoyed seeing the actual work being done and speaking with everyone."
- Amy Laven, Providence Career Technical Academy, Pre-Engineering Teacher
"Our team looks for new ways to connect with the workforce, this event helped us with our workforce development goals."
- Lupita De Los Santos, Community Impact Manager
PosiGen
When asked, “Did this event affect your thinking about your future career?” one student shared:
"Yes, it did because now I can think more about what to do in the future."
Powering Futures: Engineering Students Explore Solar Careers with Posigen
On June 3, 2025, in Central Falls, RI, a group of engineering students from Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA) stepped out of the classroom and into the world of renewable energy. They witnessed how solar power comes to life and learned about the careers that make it possible.
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Thanks to a partnership between Posigen and the RI Experiential Learning Navigator (RIEXL), students were invited to observe a live solar panel installation and connect with the professionals behind the project. This visit marked a major milestone as the first official opportunity facilitated through RIEXL.org, turning a digital platform into real-world impact.
