Vocational Day - number two!

Tuesday was our second vocational day and all of us went off in our different directions to learn more about what Providence does in our particular fields.

Erin spent the day with the Towns Public Works Department who deal with Waste and Recycling Collections amongst other things for the Pawtucket area.  The Mayor and director of the Collections company have determined to change their name from Public Works Department to Environmental Services at Erins suggestion!

Wendy had the opportunity to go to one of the big four accountancy firms: KPMG.  After spending the morning with the Managing Partner and various tax managers we went to a Business Expo at Providence Conference Centre (also known as the Dunkin' Donuts Centre!) where she also enjoyed a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee!!

Louise B met Providence City Police and the Institute for Non-Violence, which deals with gangs.  Lunch in the middle of gangland territory was an experience Louise will never forget!  Although tension was alleviated after a man of the cloth popped into the restaurant for lunch as well!

Louise N met the Department of Transportation, although after calling them Department for Transport several times they have now decided to change their name!  A visit to the state Planning Department and an intermodal site for airport, rail, bus and cycling rounded up a good day.

Ian went scouting all day - and didnt want to come back!!

An informative day was had by all - so thank you to all who contributed!