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Governor Announces Significant Progress in Supporting Young People with Disabilities in Gaining Access to the World of Work

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

DHSS Pathways to Employment Program Has Enrolled Almost 250




Governor Markell Announces Family Court Nominations

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 19, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he will be nominating three individuals to serve on the Family Court of the State of Delaware.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Opening Pathways to Success by Expanding Opportunities for All to Earn a High School Diploma

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 16, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the state’s efforts to ensure that every Delawarean has the opportunity to graduate from high school. That commitment extends to adults without a high school diploma who recognize the importance of education in opening pathways to good jobs and career success in today’s economy.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Opening Pathways to Success by Expanding Opportunities for All to Earn a High School Diploma

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 16, 2016

In our rapidly changing economy, there has never been a better time to enter the workforce with the right skills, but there’s never been a more challenging time to be without the key skills or the right education. Ensuring Delawareans have access to good jobs starts with giving them the best chance to earn a high school diploma. It provides entry into today’s job market and opens pathways to additional education and training, and it’s why we should be proud that, with the hard work of teachers focused on identifying and helping students who fall behind, Delaware has set new graduation records and recently recorded the fastest growing graduation rate in the country.




Flags lowered for passing of former Rep. V. George Carey

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

With the passing of former State Representative V. George Carey on September 11, 2016 Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 13th as a mark of respect for Representative Carey and his service to Delaware. Representative Carey faithfully served the […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Announces Significant Progress in Supporting Young People with Disabilities in Gaining Access to the World of Work

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

DHSS Pathways to Employment Program Has Enrolled Almost 250




Governor Markell Announces Family Court Nominations

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 19, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he will be nominating three individuals to serve on the Family Court of the State of Delaware.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Opening Pathways to Success by Expanding Opportunities for All to Earn a High School Diploma

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 16, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the state’s efforts to ensure that every Delawarean has the opportunity to graduate from high school. That commitment extends to adults without a high school diploma who recognize the importance of education in opening pathways to good jobs and career success in today’s economy.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Opening Pathways to Success by Expanding Opportunities for All to Earn a High School Diploma

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 16, 2016

In our rapidly changing economy, there has never been a better time to enter the workforce with the right skills, but there’s never been a more challenging time to be without the key skills or the right education. Ensuring Delawareans have access to good jobs starts with giving them the best chance to earn a high school diploma. It provides entry into today’s job market and opens pathways to additional education and training, and it’s why we should be proud that, with the hard work of teachers focused on identifying and helping students who fall behind, Delaware has set new graduation records and recently recorded the fastest growing graduation rate in the country.




Flags lowered for passing of former Rep. V. George Carey

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

With the passing of former State Representative V. George Carey on September 11, 2016 Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 13th as a mark of respect for Representative Carey and his service to Delaware. Representative Carey faithfully served the […]