Delaware Department of Labor Releases Annual Economic Report
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor released its Annual Economic Report – a comprehensive look at the state’s economy and workforce. Free and available to the public, the report can be downloaded online at de.gov/AnnualReport and highlights unemployment, wages by industry, city and county employment and labor force participation data. “Delaware Department of […]
Joanna Barnekov-Staib Named Statewide Coordinator of New Office of Workforce Development
WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Department of Labor Secretary LaKresha Moultrie announced Joanna Barnekov-Staib will be the Statewide Coordinator of the new Office of Workforce Development. Established by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s Executive Order 10, the Office of Workforce Development will serve as a centralized, statewide office to ensure that state and federal resources are efficiently […]
Department of Labor to Hold National Construction Week Events
WILMINGTON – Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Construction Enforcement, along with community and industry partners, will celebrate National Construction Week, September 15–19, 2025, with a series of events highlighting workforce opportunities, safety, and education for careers in the construction industry. The week will kick off on Monday, September 15 at the Route 9 Library […]
DE Dept of Labor Launches Youth Workforce Connect Call
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs is launching the Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call, a new virtual informational series designed to bridge the gap between community organizations and state agencies that support Delaware’s young workers. Hosted by the Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Wage & Hour, this monthly […]
DHR Report Highlights Success of Replacing Bachelor’s Degree Requirement With Relevant Experience in Select State Jobs
The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) released its Job Requirement Project Report, demonstrating the positive outcomes of removing mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements in favor of relevant experience for certain state jobs.
