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  Category: Department of Labor


Delaware DOL Secy. Gilliam-Johnson visits Kent, Sussex farms in review of Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker program

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

October 10, 2017 As part of its ongoing work monitoring and tracking the state’s Foreign Labor Certification and Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker activities, officials from the Delaware Department ofLabor paid a recent visit to Kent and Sussex County farms enrolled in the programs. DOL Secretary Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson was joined by Deputy Secretary Karryl McManus, Division […]




7th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Oct. 30 and 31 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

Department of Agriculture | Department of Labor | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service’s urban and community forestry program will hold its 7th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar—a one and a half-day event on October 30 and 31, 2017 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Speakers include tree care experts, policymakers, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations, and vendor exhibits to cover tree pest and disease issues, tree care management, and best practices in worker safety and pesticide use.

Attendees can earn continuing education credits toward International Society of Arboriculture and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert certifications, as well as Delaware pesticide credits. Cost is $95 for both days (meals and snacks included). To register, go to delawaretrees.com. For more information, email Kesha.Braunskill@state.de.us.




DOL Georgetown office reopens after water service restored

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Friday, September 15, 2017

August 15, 2017 Georgetown – The DOL Georgetown office has reopened to the public today after an interruption in water service was restored. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.   ABOUT THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The Delaware Department of Labor connects people to jobs, resources, monetary benefits, workplace protections and labor […]




Interruption in water services closes DOL Georgetown office for the day

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2017

August 14, 2017   Georgetown – The DOL Georgetown office is closed today due to an interruption in water service. Visit at dol.delaware.gov for contract info for our other offices as well as updates to the situation. We anticipate the issue will be corrected by Friday, Aug. 15 and apologize for the inconvenience.   ABOUT THE DELAWARE […]




State of Delaware, City of Wilmington Collaborate on Mobile Jobs Unit in Wilmington

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | News | The Economy | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Department of Labor bus will connect Wilmington residents with job-seeking resources in their communities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, and Delaware Labor Secretary Patrice Gilliam-Johnson announced a new initiative on Wednesday to send employment services teams into various communities in Wilmington using a specially-equipped bus dubbed the Mobile One-Stop (MOS) […]







  Category: Department of Labor

Delaware DOL Secy. Gilliam-Johnson visits Kent, Sussex farms in review of Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker program

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

October 10, 2017 As part of its ongoing work monitoring and tracking the state’s Foreign Labor Certification and Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker activities, officials from the Delaware Department ofLabor paid a recent visit to Kent and Sussex County farms enrolled in the programs. DOL Secretary Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson was joined by Deputy Secretary Karryl McManus, Division […]




7th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Oct. 30 and 31 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

Department of Agriculture | Department of Labor | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service’s urban and community forestry program will hold its 7th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar—a one and a half-day event on October 30 and 31, 2017 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Speakers include tree care experts, policymakers, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations, and vendor exhibits to cover tree pest and disease issues, tree care management, and best practices in worker safety and pesticide use.

Attendees can earn continuing education credits toward International Society of Arboriculture and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert certifications, as well as Delaware pesticide credits. Cost is $95 for both days (meals and snacks included). To register, go to delawaretrees.com. For more information, email Kesha.Braunskill@state.de.us.




DOL Georgetown office reopens after water service restored

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Friday, September 15, 2017

August 15, 2017 Georgetown – The DOL Georgetown office has reopened to the public today after an interruption in water service was restored. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.   ABOUT THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The Delaware Department of Labor connects people to jobs, resources, monetary benefits, workplace protections and labor […]




Interruption in water services closes DOL Georgetown office for the day

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2017

August 14, 2017   Georgetown – The DOL Georgetown office is closed today due to an interruption in water service. Visit at dol.delaware.gov for contract info for our other offices as well as updates to the situation. We anticipate the issue will be corrected by Friday, Aug. 15 and apologize for the inconvenience.   ABOUT THE DELAWARE […]




State of Delaware, City of Wilmington Collaborate on Mobile Jobs Unit in Wilmington

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | News | The Economy | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Department of Labor bus will connect Wilmington residents with job-seeking resources in their communities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, and Delaware Labor Secretary Patrice Gilliam-Johnson announced a new initiative on Wednesday to send employment services teams into various communities in Wilmington using a specially-equipped bus dubbed the Mobile One-Stop (MOS) […]