Governor Launches Senior Class Tour to Help Students Transition to College or Career
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Addressing William Penn High School’s senior class, Governor Markell kicked off a year-long effort by his administration to ensure Delaware’s Class of 2015 has access to information and resources that will help them pursue the best educational opportunities and career training programs after they graduate.
Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs Announces the 2014 Veterans Mental Health Summit September 10, 2014
Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Dover –The 4th Annual Mental Health Summit will be held September 10, 2014 at the Embassy Suites, 654 S. College Ave., Newark. Registration opens at 8:00 AM; the program begins at 8:30 AM. The Summit is sponsored by a multi-agency coalition, including the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs. The event provides continuing education credits for […]
Governor Nominates Public and Private Sector Leader with IT Expertise to Cabinet Post
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014
Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating James Collins to become the next Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI), recognizing Collins’ extensive experience as a leader in state organizations and on information technology projects.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Motivating Students to Succeed
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014
As students across our state return to school, it’s important to remember that a successful year in our classrooms means ensuring they are excited about learning and have opportunities to challenge themselves. Students do best, and are motivated to learn, when they believe that their studies are relevant to their future. They struggle, or worse yet, drop out, when they don’t see the connection between their education and the real world.
Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.
