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185th ANNUAL DINNER
FRED C. SEARS II HONORED WITH MARVEL CUP

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​The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce awarded its prestigious Josiah Marvel Cup to Fred C. Sears II at the 185th Annual Dinner on Monday night.

Established in 1951, the Marvel Cup honors a Delawarean who has made an outstanding contribution to the state, community, or society. As a tradition, the recipient of the Marvel Cup is kept secret until the night of the dinner.

A Delaware native, Fred Sears is a community leader and passionate advocate for improving the state. Giving back to the community around him has always been at the core of his mission. "I like to be involved in the community," he said in a 2015 interview with Delaware Online, "because it still requires change." Read the full announcement > 
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SCOTT MALFITANO NAMED BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Scott Malfitano of CSC is this year’s honoree for his leadership and guidance as vice chair for the past two years as well as bringing Intern Delaware under the State Chamber’s umbrella. Scott has been a member of our Board of Governors since 2011. He joined our Board of Directors in 2015 and served as our vice chair in 2020 and 2021. 

Meet our winners: 

FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE Independent training/service provider

YEar up ​wilmington 
Higher education

HODGSON VO-TECH
​HIGH SCHOOL
High SchooL
There is no question that a healthy economy requires a strong workforce.  Superstars in Education and Training seeks to celebrate innovative programs that contribute to developing the state’s workforce of today
​and tomorrow. Read the full release >

SUPPORTING THE CHILD CARE SECTOR: THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF PHILADELPHIA LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH DELAWARE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

​The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia partnered with the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Rodel, & the Delaware Department of Education to launch a Research in Action Lab to educate the business community in Delaware on the economic importance of the child care sector. Read more >

THE ROLE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN DELAWARE'S BUSINESS SECTOR Pandemic and beyond:

With greater vaccine availability and lower COVID-19 case numbers, the Delaware business community is focused on the road to economic recovery ahead. The pandemic has exposed the need for innovative public-private solutions to challenges facing working families and has underscored the importance of child care to regional economies. Read more >

DELAWARE CHILD CARE INTERACTIVE POLICY MAP:

Child Care Is Everyone's Business: Why Delaware Businesses Should Care About Early Childhood Education

In Delaware, as in the nation, early childhood care and education play an important role in the state’s economic health. As the sector faces profound challenges, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this new report examines ways to increase access for working families.

Monthly Labor Review -  APRIL 2022

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April 2022 was 4.5%, unchanged from March 2022. There were 22,400 unemployed Delawareans in April 2022 compared to 28,600 in April 2021. The US unemployment rate was 3.6% in April 2022, unchanged from March 2022.

​In April 2021, the US unemployment rate was 6.0%, while Delaware’s rate was 5.8%. In April 2022, seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment was 456,700, up from 456,000 in March 2022. Since April 2021, Delaware’s total nonfarm jobs have increased by a net gain of 8,000, a rise of 1.8%. Nationally, jobs during that period increased 4.6%.

​​For data questions, contact:
Tom Dougherty at (302) 761-8062
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OCCUPATIONAL MOBILITY EXPLORER: BUILD YOUR PATH. COMPARE SKILLS. VIEW TOP TRANSITIONS.
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In Exploring a Skills-Based Approach to Occupational Mobility, researchers from the Philadelphia and Cleveland Feds analyze the skills that employers request in the 33 largest metro areas and look for opportunities for workers to transfer their skills from one occupation to a similar — but higher-paying — occupation in the same labor market. This application is designed to make the findings interactive and wholly accessible to those interested in economic mobility.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

RESOURCES:
  • Forward Delaware - Rebuilding Delaware's workforce through rapid training. This is the place where jobseekers find training to enhance or gain skills, and employers connect with a qualified workforce.
  • Delaware Technical Community College Continuing Education - The high demand training opportunities offered at Delaware Tech through Workforce Development and Community Education are designed for those wanting to upgrade their skills or who may want to change their career path altogether.
  • Delaware Pathways - Works hand-in-hand with key government and business partners to identify key Delaware industries with a growing shortage of skilled workers, and create Pathways to meet those future needs.
  • Delaware Workforce Development Board - Ensures the citizens of Delaware are provided with occupational training and employment service opportunities to help them achieve employment sustaining them and their families. (​Delaware Dept. of Labor)
  • Tech Hire Delaware - Provides tech training, career counseling, and connects candidates with employers seeking tech talent. 
  • Year Up Wilmington - Offers an intensive, one-year program for college students, ages 18-24, combining professional coaching, hands-on skill development, and internships at some of America’s top companies.
  • WorkforceDelaware.com - Apprenticeship programs in the construction industry.
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To successfully build the workforce of the future, we must constantly innovate and invest in the economy's most important resource — human capital. 

The new economy competes on talent, yet the the current approach to financing talent development was built for a different era and economy. In this dynamic economy, jobs — and the skills required to fill those jobs — are constantly evolving. We need an approach that can evolve with the economy, and the changing needs of employers. This groundbreaking new initiative, Talent Finance, explores private sector-led solutions and innovations in finance to better invest in people. Read more >
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