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Governor’s Weekly Message: Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Train a Competitive Workforce

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the Theodore C. Freeman Powerplant Education Building in Georgetown, Governor Markell highlights the valuable role colleges and universities play in building the economy and preparing Delaware’s workforce for jobs of the future.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Train a Competitive Workforce

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014

Within a few years, more than 60 percent of Delaware jobs will require education or training beyond high school.




Dropout Report Shows 30-Year Low in Percentage of Students Leaving School

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

The state’s latest high school dropout report, released today, shows a 30-year low in the percentage of students leaving high school before graduation.




Delaware agricultural production at record $1.2 billion, Census shows

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

Delaware farmers produced a record $1.2 billion worth of crops and livestock in 2012, according to Census of Agriculture data released Thursday, showing how First State agriculture is thriving and succeeding despite economic challenges, state leaders said.




DHSS, Alzheimer’s Association Release State Plan to Address Increasing Needs of Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Their Families

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, along with the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, released the Delaware State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, a major step in coordinating the delivery of services statewide to support the thousands of Delawareans and their families living with Alzheimer’s today and in the future.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message: Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Train a Competitive Workforce

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the Theodore C. Freeman Powerplant Education Building in Georgetown, Governor Markell highlights the valuable role colleges and universities play in building the economy and preparing Delaware’s workforce for jobs of the future.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Train a Competitive Workforce

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014

Within a few years, more than 60 percent of Delaware jobs will require education or training beyond high school.




Dropout Report Shows 30-Year Low in Percentage of Students Leaving School

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

The state’s latest high school dropout report, released today, shows a 30-year low in the percentage of students leaving high school before graduation.




Delaware agricultural production at record $1.2 billion, Census shows

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

Delaware farmers produced a record $1.2 billion worth of crops and livestock in 2012, according to Census of Agriculture data released Thursday, showing how First State agriculture is thriving and succeeding despite economic challenges, state leaders said.




DHSS, Alzheimer’s Association Release State Plan to Address Increasing Needs of Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Their Families

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, along with the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, released the Delaware State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, a major step in coordinating the delivery of services statewide to support the thousands of Delawareans and their families living with Alzheimer’s today and in the future.