Governor to Address Employment Opportunities for Young People with Disabilities as Part of Disability Mentoring Day
Gov. Jack Markell will address the employment landscape encountered by young people with disabilities during Disability Mentoring Day activities hosted by the Department of Health and Social Services, the Department of Education, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and, for the sixth year, the University of Delaware’s Center for Disabilities Studies.
Delaware Earns Universal Triple-A Marks from Credit Rating Agencies
Highlighting the state’s fiscally responsible approach, all three credit ratings agencies announced that Delaware has received a triple-A credit rating, the highest mark a government agency can achieve.
Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of James Collins as Chief Information Officer of DTI
The Delaware Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of James Collins to serve as Chief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and Information (DTI), replacing Jim Sills, who recently assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of Mechanics and Farmers Bank after serving as DTI CIO since 2009.
Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr. as Delaware Supreme Court Justice
The Delaware Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr. to serve as a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court, replacing Justice Carolyn Berger, who retired on September 1.
State of Delaware Announces Class for State Employees on Employing People with Disabilities
All State of Delaware employees will be able to access a new online class, Focus on Ability. This class will provide information about hiring and retaining employees with disabilities, including responding to and requesting accommodations, understanding invisible disabilities, and interacting comfortably and respectfully with people who have disabilities.
