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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Students to Thrive in Rewarding Careers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016

Building a rewarding career in growing industries today increasingly requires education and training beyond the traditional high school curriculum. We’re committed to opening those pathways for every Delaware student. One way is through our innovative Pathways to Prosperity program. It’s forging partnerships between employers, school districts, and institutions of higher education to provide hands-on, real-world training to high school students.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Our Students to Thrive in Rewarding Careers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s commitment to ensuring students have the skills and education they need to thrive in the new economy.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Delaware’s economy continues to get stronger, with a low unemployment rate and record job creation that leads the region. But at a time of rapid economic changes, many people continue to struggle with financial insecurity. A recent study found more than 60 percent of Americans are not prepared to handle even minor unexpected expenses. Financial insecurity limits opportunities for home ownership, higher education, and retirement savings. It impacts employers and the broader community, and puts a strain on government assistance programs.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work of Stand By Me, a financial empowerment program that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.



Governor and Legislators Propose Expansion of Needle and Syringe Exchange Program

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

Today, Governor Markell announced his support for legislation that would authorize the Division of Public Health (DPH) to expand the Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) statewide to help reduce the sharing of potentially infected needles and support the state’s larger efforts to address opioid addiction and HIV transmission. This enabling legislation would allow the program to go statewide should federal funding become available.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Students to Thrive in Rewarding Careers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016

Building a rewarding career in growing industries today increasingly requires education and training beyond the traditional high school curriculum. We’re committed to opening those pathways for every Delaware student. One way is through our innovative Pathways to Prosperity program. It’s forging partnerships between employers, school districts, and institutions of higher education to provide hands-on, real-world training to high school students.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Our Students to Thrive in Rewarding Careers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s commitment to ensuring students have the skills and education they need to thrive in the new economy.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Delaware’s economy continues to get stronger, with a low unemployment rate and record job creation that leads the region. But at a time of rapid economic changes, many people continue to struggle with financial insecurity. A recent study found more than 60 percent of Americans are not prepared to handle even minor unexpected expenses. Financial insecurity limits opportunities for home ownership, higher education, and retirement savings. It impacts employers and the broader community, and puts a strain on government assistance programs.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work of Stand By Me, a financial empowerment program that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.



Governor and Legislators Propose Expansion of Needle and Syringe Exchange Program

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

Today, Governor Markell announced his support for legislation that would authorize the Division of Public Health (DPH) to expand the Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) statewide to help reduce the sharing of potentially infected needles and support the state’s larger efforts to address opioid addiction and HIV transmission. This enabling legislation would allow the program to go statewide should federal funding become available.