When/Where: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 @ 10:00 AM – 1 PM. Located at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, 250 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720 (Must have photo ID to entry)

When/Where: Monday, October 26, 2015 @ 10:00 AM – 1 PM. Located at Wilmington University, 3282 North DuPont Hwy, Building A., Dover, DE 19901

Delaware Joining Forces – Hire a Vet – JOB FAIR: invites all service members, veterans and families!

Employers: Space is limited. Employer must register by emailing the Employer Participant Form to reserve a table/space. Email Ms. Kubik if you need the Employer Form.

Job Seekers; Pre-register by email and receive free Resume Review Assistance prior to the Job Fair! Have your resume reviewed, or get one created if you don’t have one, by our Team. To pre-register, please email your resume to Ms. Kubik.

**Job Seekers Workshop starts @ 8:30 AM. Both days the workshop will focus on resume writing, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs, military skills translation and interviewing tips.

For information/questions, please contact Ms. Christine Kubik @ (302) 326-7582 or Christine.f.kubik.nfg@mail.mil.

Dover, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the efforts of the men and women of the Delaware National Guard and statewide efforts to continue supporting them and our veterans, as the nation marks the 14th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

“Earlier this month, we celebrated the Guard’s 360th anniversary, recognizing its deep-rooted history in Delaware, along with the men and women who have represented the First State both abroad and in domestic emergencies,” said Governor Markell. “From peacekeeping missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, to serving victims of floods, ice storms and hurricanes at home, the National Guard continually answers the call to serve and protect our state and our nation. By continuing to honor and support them, we’ll ensure our Guard is as strong as ever, and that will keep Delaware moving forward.”

Every week, the Governor’s office releases a new Weekly Message in video, audio, and transcript form. The message is available on:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/yunvZhzG1YI
Delaware.Gov:http://governor.delaware.gov/podcast_video.shtml
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Transcript of Governor’s Weekly Message: Paying Tribute to Those Who Serve

The Delaware Commission for Women (DCW) – motivated by the Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink – is surveying Delaware women to learn about their experiences in life, the economy and the workplace. The statewide project involves learning from women – of diverse life and work and experiences – about making ends meet, opportunities to advance in the workplace, discrimination, personal and family considerations and what thoughts keep them up at night. The data and insights from the project will inform DCW’s advocacy agenda and guide its priorities on issues, resources, initiatives, best practices and partnerships that affect Delaware women.

“We want to hear directly from Delaware women about their experiences in the economy and the workplace and what support they need to push back from the brink,” says Sherese Brewington-Carr, DCW Chair.

The research in The Shriver Report informs us that:

• Forty-seven percent of the workforce is female; sixty-two percent hold minimum wage jobs.
• Balancing work and home, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying (from both genders) stall progress and present huge disadvantages for women.
• One in three women lives in poverty or teeter on the edge, pay-check to pay-check. That’s 42 million women; add to those numbers 28 million children and the unknown number of people who depend on them for caregiving.
• The wage gap cost the average woman between $700,000 to $2 million dollars over the course of her lifetime.

Women interested in learning about the Delaware Commission for Women and the project should call (302) 577-5287, or contact Carmen Gomez at carmen.gomez@delaware.gov.

When/Where: Thursday, September 10th, 2015 @ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Located at the Wilmington Riverfront Chase Center: 815 Justison St. Wilmington, DE 19801

Delaware Military, Veterans and Suicide Prevention Coalition: SAVE THE DATE!!!

Veterans Mental Health Summit 2015: “The Theater of War.”

This training is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. The skills training workshop is on suicide first aid, on helping a person at risk stay safe and seek further help. Attendance will learn how to:

• Recognize invitations for help
• Reach out and offer support
• Review the risk of suicide
• Apply a suicide intervention model
• Link people with community resources
• Safe talk training
• Lifelines training

For more information or to register please visit: www.mhainde.org.

(Registration opens at 8:00 AM)

Dover, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell emphasis the original intent of Labor Day and statewide efforts to support our workforce.

“When Congress established Labor Day as a national holiday more than 100 years ago, it marked a seminal moment in the movement to establish the rights of all workers,” said Governor Markell. “Today, we have our own responsibilities to better serve working families. Our state must prioritize initiatives like retraining for workers in shrinking fields, as well as investments in the great teachers, hands-on programs, and higher education opportunities that will prepare our next generation for success. By giving our workers the support to make the most of their talents, we’ll honor the purpose of Labor Day, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”

Every week, the Governor’s office releases a new Weekly Message in video, audio, and transcript form. The message is available on:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kfRlO1OPtQ8
Delaware.Gov: http://governor.delaware.gov/podcast_video.shtml
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Transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message Supporting our Workforce, Strengthening our Economy