Governor’s Weekly Message: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013
In his weekly message, Governor Markell shares information found in a blueprint report compiled during the year-long project he led as chair of the National Governors Association, which focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013
Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as chair of the National Governors Association – allowing me to focus nationwide attention on the topic of employing people with disabilities. In that time, more than 60 meetings and two summits were held with advocates, business leaders, researchers and policymakers across the country.
Delaware Division of Arts Announces Fiscal Year 2014 Grants
Delaware Division of the Arts | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013
The Delaware Division of the Arts announces the awarding of $2.9 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2014 to support 109 arts initiatives throughout the state. Twenty-three communities across Delaware, from Claymont to Selbyville, will receive grants to support arts programming and services, arts education, and related arts marketing and promotion.
Governor Markell Releases National Blueprint on Increasing Employment of People with Disabilities
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013
Governor Jack Markell released a blueprint of findings and recommendations compiled during a year-long project he led as NGA chair to increase hiring of people with disabilities. The document provides a roadmap for states, businesses and the disabilities community to work together on ways to address a persistent challenge and take advantage of the valuable skills possessed by this population.
National Governors Association Gathers in Milwaukee for Summer Meeting
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013
Governors joined together in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to kick off the National Governors Association’s (NGA) 105th Summer Meeting. NGA Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, Vice Chair Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, Host Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and members of the NGA Executive Committee welcomed a bipartisan group of their colleagues for three days of meetings.
