Hannah Sturgis to Represent Delaware in Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016
Hannah Sturgis, a junior from POLYTECH High School, is among the 53 Poetry Out Loud champions from every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands who will participate in the National Finals of Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The finals will be held at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC […]
Governor’s Weekly Message: Reducing Employment Barriers for our Skilled Workforce through Professional Licensing Reform
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell discusses his commitment to ensure that Delaware’s professional regulations are instruments of opportunity for Delaware’s skilled workforce, including an executive order he signed this week that brings government together with community members to review existing licensing requirements and recommend ways to eliminate unnecessary barriers to entry.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Reducing Employment Barriers for our Skilled Workforce through Professional Licensing Reform
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016
We have no higher priority than giving Delawareans the tools and opportunities to compete for the skilled jobs in today’s economy. That goal is behind our focus on STEM education at all grade levels and specialized skill training in high schools. We’ve taken steps to improve college readiness and made higher education more affordable. And programs like our TechHire initiative provide short-term intensive training for expanding fields like IT. Even when people have the right skills, however, we know other barriers sometimes prevent them from entering the workforce.
Commissioner Stewart Fines Insurers More Than $83,000 for Market Misconduct
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2016
DOI Will Publish Names of Companies Who Violate State Insurance Regulations Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance now publishes fines imposed by Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart against insurance companies who violate state insurance regulations. Commissioner Stewart fined the following companies a total of $83,300 during the first quarter of 2016: Name […]
Quilt Documentation Day to take place at Lewes Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2016
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 18, 2016
The project is designed to record the rich tradition of quilt-making in the state of Delaware and to help preserve its legacy for future generations.
