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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012

About nine years ago, I visited what was then MBNA, now Bank of America, at a facility in Newark. There, the company employed about 300 people with disabilities who were responsible for a variety of tasks including making promotional materials. I met a young man, about 25 years old, who was making t-shirts and I asked him what he did before he got that job.  He told me he sat at home for six years watching TV with his parents.



Governor’s Weekly Message: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012

DOVER –  In his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities. “Advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities is the right thing to do as a society. It’s the smart thing for government to do. And it makes good […]



Governor Signs “Employment First” Bill Into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 16, 2012

Governor Markell signed legislation today to further help open the door for people with disabilities to work side-by-side with other employees, mirroring the initiative he is championing during his yearlong tenure as chair of the National Governors Association.



Governor Markell, as New NGA Chair, Announces Year-Long Initiative

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012

Governor Markell officially became chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) during the closing session of the NGA Annual Meeting. The NGA has announced his chair’s initiative, A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities.



Governors Kick Off Annual Meeting with Focus on Job Creation and Economic Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012

As governors gathered today in Williamsburg, Virginia, job creation and economic growth remained at the forefront of their agendas. National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, NGA Vice Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell welcomed a bipartisan group of their colleagues for the association’s 104th Annual Meeting.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012

About nine years ago, I visited what was then MBNA, now Bank of America, at a facility in Newark. There, the company employed about 300 people with disabilities who were responsible for a variety of tasks including making promotional materials. I met a young man, about 25 years old, who was making t-shirts and I asked him what he did before he got that job.  He told me he sat at home for six years watching TV with his parents.



Governor’s Weekly Message: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012

DOVER –  In his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities. “Advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities is the right thing to do as a society. It’s the smart thing for government to do. And it makes good […]



Governor Signs “Employment First” Bill Into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 16, 2012

Governor Markell signed legislation today to further help open the door for people with disabilities to work side-by-side with other employees, mirroring the initiative he is championing during his yearlong tenure as chair of the National Governors Association.



Governor Markell, as New NGA Chair, Announces Year-Long Initiative

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012

Governor Markell officially became chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) during the closing session of the NGA Annual Meeting. The NGA has announced his chair’s initiative, A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities.



Governors Kick Off Annual Meeting with Focus on Job Creation and Economic Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012

As governors gathered today in Williamsburg, Virginia, job creation and economic growth remained at the forefront of their agendas. National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, NGA Vice Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell welcomed a bipartisan group of their colleagues for the association’s 104th Annual Meeting.