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.
Farmers invited to March 5 risk management workshop
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014
Delmarva farmers interested in learning more about protecting commodities revenue and crop insurance sign-ups before the March 15 deadline can attend a free risk management workshop next month. The March 5 event will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carvel Research and Education Center, Georgetown.
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.
