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  Archives:  April 2016

To help reduce mosquito populations and the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, DNREC urges residents to eliminate sources of backyard standing water

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Mosquito Control Section urges Delaware residents to “Fight the Bite!” by helping reduce local mosquito production on their residential, commercial or industrial properties through good water sanitation practices.



Grants available to help farmers, agribusinesses with marketing, research and sales

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

More than $300,000 in federal grant funding is now available for projects to help produce, market or access Delaware-grown fruit, vegetables and certain other crops. The Delaware Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through June 3.



Delaware beekeepers can join BeeCheck protection program

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Delaware beekeepers can now participate in a new online tool to help protect them from pesticides that may drift due to weather or wind.



Legislation Introduced to Expand SEED College Scholarship

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Building on the state’s progress toward giving every Delawarean access to the education and training required to thrive in the new economy, Governor Markell today announced legislation to expand scholarships that provide two years of free college tuition to Delaware students.



50 Graduate from Innovative Workforce Employment Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016

Governor Markell today joined hundreds of friends and family members who celebrated the graduation of 50 Delawareans who have recently completed the Generation USA Youth Employment Program, a partnership with the McKinsey Social initiative, and are on the path to securing employment in a variety of in-demand fields. This evening’s ceremony in the Clarion Hotel’s Belle Golden Ballroom recognized individuals who have completed training through the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and the new customer service program, which prepares participants for a range of customer-facing roles, including in hospitality and retail companies. Additionally, the CNA program is currently holding classes and Generation is recruiting 50 students to begin the customer service training program in May.





  Archives:  April 2016

To help reduce mosquito populations and the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, DNREC urges residents to eliminate sources of backyard standing water

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Mosquito Control Section urges Delaware residents to “Fight the Bite!” by helping reduce local mosquito production on their residential, commercial or industrial properties through good water sanitation practices.



Grants available to help farmers, agribusinesses with marketing, research and sales

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

More than $300,000 in federal grant funding is now available for projects to help produce, market or access Delaware-grown fruit, vegetables and certain other crops. The Delaware Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through June 3.



Delaware beekeepers can join BeeCheck protection program

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Delaware beekeepers can now participate in a new online tool to help protect them from pesticides that may drift due to weather or wind.



Legislation Introduced to Expand SEED College Scholarship

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Building on the state’s progress toward giving every Delawarean access to the education and training required to thrive in the new economy, Governor Markell today announced legislation to expand scholarships that provide two years of free college tuition to Delaware students.



50 Graduate from Innovative Workforce Employment Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016

Governor Markell today joined hundreds of friends and family members who celebrated the graduation of 50 Delawareans who have recently completed the Generation USA Youth Employment Program, a partnership with the McKinsey Social initiative, and are on the path to securing employment in a variety of in-demand fields. This evening’s ceremony in the Clarion Hotel’s Belle Golden Ballroom recognized individuals who have completed training through the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and the new customer service program, which prepares participants for a range of customer-facing roles, including in hospitality and retail companies. Additionally, the CNA program is currently holding classes and Generation is recruiting 50 students to begin the customer service training program in May.