Delaware Holds Career Fair to Expand Youth Pathways and State Employment Opportunities
The Delaware Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Labor, will host a career fair on February 25, 2026, at Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School in Newark. The event supports workforce development efforts by connecting students and job seekers with career pathways, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities across state government.
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 […]
