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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving All Delawareans Affordable Opportunities to Gain the Right Skills for Today’s Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 15, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights how the state is supporting efforts to connect Delawareans to affordable education and workforce training opportunities beyond high school at a time when continuing education is increasingly necessary to compete for good jobs in the new economy.



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.



Governor Markell, DSHA celebrate Tonic’s Downtown Development Districts grant

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016

Wilmington, DE – Highlighting ongoing efforts to revitalize Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority Director Anas Ben Addi presented a grant check on Monday to the owners of Tonic Bar and Grille, money that helped Tonic fund extensive renovations throughout the restaurant. Tonic’s grant rebate was funded by Delaware’s Downtown Development […]



Governor Announces Budget Director Nomination

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 8, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he will nominate Brian Maxwell, Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget for more than three years, to lead the agency when Director Ann Visalli departs next month. Visalli will end her more than seven years in the position when she becomes Chief Operating Officer at St. Andrew’s School in May. Markell will submit Maxwell for consideration by the State Senate when the General Assembly returns to session.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving All Delawareans Affordable Opportunities to Gain the Right Skills for Today’s Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 15, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights how the state is supporting efforts to connect Delawareans to affordable education and workforce training opportunities beyond high school at a time when continuing education is increasingly necessary to compete for good jobs in the new economy.



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.



Governor Markell, DSHA celebrate Tonic’s Downtown Development Districts grant

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016

Wilmington, DE – Highlighting ongoing efforts to revitalize Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority Director Anas Ben Addi presented a grant check on Monday to the owners of Tonic Bar and Grille, money that helped Tonic fund extensive renovations throughout the restaurant. Tonic’s grant rebate was funded by Delaware’s Downtown Development […]



Governor Announces Budget Director Nomination

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 8, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he will nominate Brian Maxwell, Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget for more than three years, to lead the agency when Director Ann Visalli departs next month. Visalli will end her more than seven years in the position when she becomes Chief Operating Officer at St. Andrew’s School in May. Markell will submit Maxwell for consideration by the State Senate when the General Assembly returns to session.