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NEWS: STORIES WE ARE FOLLOWING

WHAT'S NEXT FOR COVID-19 AND DELAWARE?
Last month, Delaware reached its goal of 70% Delawareans having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine—and this number continues to grow. Although this was a major milestone, there is still much work to do. To address your questions and provide an update on Delaware’s progress in combatting the virus, DSCC’s Mike Quaranta will be joined by Dr. Michael Ybarra of PhRMA, Marci Drees, M.D., MS, FACP, FSHEA from ChristianaCare, and Joseph Spinelli of AccessDX Laboratory.

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AMERICA WORKS: HELPING YOUR COMPANY AND OUR COUNTRY
SOLVE WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

America is facing a double-dose of workforce challenges: There are too many people without jobs. And there are too many jobs without people to fill them.

The result: Too many businesses that can’t grow, compete, and thrive. And too many workers who can't realize their American dreams.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation last week launched America Works, a new nationwide initiative mobilizing industry and government to swiftly address America’s deepening worker shortage crisis. Learn more >

AMERICA works report: Key findings

THERE WERE 8.1 MILLION
job openings in the United States—a record high—in March 2021, the latest
month for which data is available. That’s up more
than 600,000 from February.

MORE THAN 90 PERCENT
of industry association economists say employers
in their sectors are struggling to find qualified workers
for open jobs.

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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:

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The she-cession: REBUILDING U.S. WORKFORCE DEPENDS ON WOMEN

In 2020, the unemployment rate peaked mid-pandemic at 14.8%. The unemployment rate has since fallen to six percent, but some 9.7 million Americans remain unemployed – roughly half of them women. Read more >

ESSENTIAL CARE FOR ESSEntial WORKERS:

89 PERCENT of employers are looking for solutions to child care for their workers but don’t feel equipped to take the next steps

20 PERCENT: The cost of a worker’s total compensation to replace them

$13,000: Cost of child care in Delaware

Download the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's brief >

WHO WILL Watch the kids?

LET'S TALK ABOUT INTERNSHIPS! INTERN DELAWARE JOINS DSCC

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Watch DSCC Board Chair Katie Wilkinson's interview on the power of internships:

"Supporting apprenticeship and internship programs – like Intern Delaware – and retraining programs such as Forward Delaware, are solid, proven ways that we can invest in our best natural resource, human capital."
- Katie K. Wilkinson, Chair, DE State Chamber of Commerce

“We’re in constant competition with other states and metropolitan areas around the country for young talent. I cannot think of anything more important than a program like Intern Delaware to attract young people to our state.” — Governor John Carney

A WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE
“Intern Delaware is really about selling the Delaware experience, and that’s not just the tax structure,” explains Intern Delaware board chair, Scott Malfitano. “It’s our research and development sector, it’s our culture, it’s our accessibility. Everyone knows about the tax structure, but we need to show we can outweigh any place.” Read more >

GET INVOLVED
PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING DELAWARE'S FUTURE WORKFORCE
Join Intern Delaware as a corporate or community partner >

Monthly Labor Review - AUGUST 2021

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August 2021 was 5.4%, down from 5.6% in July 2021. There were 26,400 unemployed Delawareans in August 2021 compared to 38,600 in August 2020. The US unemployment rate was 5.2% in August 2021, down from 5.4% in July 2021. In August 2020, the US unemployment rate was 8.4%, while Delaware’s rate was 7.9%.

In August 2021, seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment was 452,500 up from 451,700 in July 2021. Since August 2020, Delaware’s total nonfarm jobs have increased by a net gain of 15,700, a rise of 3.6%. Nationally, jobs during that period increased 4.4%.

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.

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.

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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.

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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WHAT'S CAUSING THE CONTAINER SHIP TRAFFIC JAM CLOGGING UP GLOBAL TRADE?

"90% of world #trade moves on water." Watch this interesting video by CNBC on the causes of disruption on international trade:

WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE DELAWARE

From our accessible location and talented workforce to our quality of life and room to grow, see why businesses from Fintech to Agtech are choosing Delaware.

Video produced by Delaware Prosperity Partnership

EXPECT DELAYS. PLAN AHEAD.
Rehabilitation of I-95 from I-495 to North of the Brandywine River Bridge

Beginning March 2021 DelDOT will be doing major rehabilitative roadwork on I-95 from I-495 to north of the Brandywine River Bridge. This project will have major traffic implications, but will ultimately extend the life of this vital roadway for 30 years.

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