A Capable Workforce

Issue 7.42

October 15, 2021

Message from the President

Delaware is the incorporation home to well over a million businesses. However, of the roughly 57,000 licensed businesses operating in the state, about 56,000 of them are considered small businesses. And, while roughly half of the workforce in Delaware is employed by the 1,000 largest businesses and state government, the other half of all working Delawareans are employed by small businesses. Read more >

Developing Delaware

“One of the top factors site selectors

consider when making a recommendation is the capability of the state's workforce."

- Governor John Carney

“Talent is a key driver of economic prosperity. It’s a business problem in addition to a workforce problem” - Jason Tyszko,

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Yesterday, the State Chamber brought together more than 150 business leaders and elected officials for engaging conversations around workforce development. Attendees learned about the most exciting development projects in the state, innovative solutions to better invest in people, and how to unlock valuable people from untapped pools.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE DELAWARE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD?

The Delaware Workforce Development Board's strategic plan is focused on meeting the demands of businesses statewide and helping close skill and employment gaps. Please help them better understand your business training and skills needs by completing this brief survey >

THE COOLEST PROJECTS IN EACH COUNTY

NEW CASTLE

KENT

SUSSEX

RISE UP: BUILDING LIFE-CHANGING CAREERS

"RETAIL IS SO MUCH MORE THAN BEING A CASHIER"

The retail industry is America’s largest private-sector employer, offering 32 million first jobs, next chances and lifelong careers to people in every community. The NRF Foundation’s RISE Up program offers training and credentials that teach foundational skills necessary for career success, from customer service and sales to inventory and supply chain management to profitability. Download slides >

1 in 3 people's first job is in retail

71%

Of managers across all industries

value retail experience

154.4K

Jobs Supported by Retail

12.4K

Retail Establishments

$3.1B

Direct Labor Income

PRIVATE SECTOR-LED INNOVATIONS

TO BETTER INVEST IN PEOPLE

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is rethinking workforce development.

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Data is king in the future of jobs

and workforce development.

Learn more >

How do we pay for the skills of the future? How can we help workers get trained with less debt and better outcomes? Learn more >

Enabling the digital transformation of the talent marketplace by promoting data interoperability and harmonization across diverse stakeholders. Learn more >

Save time, save money, and get the

talent you need. A new approach to closing the skills gap... Learn more >

A PORT FOR THE FUTURE

Most Delawareans are aware of the Port of Wilmington. The history of the Port is entwined with the history of Wilmington and its centuries-old maritime industry. The Port is located at the confluence of the Delaware and Christina Rivers.

In fact, many of the revitalized buildings on the Wilmington Riverfront were once shipping businesses—shipbuilding, metalworks, trade berths, goods storage, and transports. Read more >

PORT OF WILMINGTON CELEBRATES FIRST PHASE OF UPGRADES

Delaware Gov. John Carney joined state and local officials along with port partners, the labor union representatives, customers and vendors, and executives of GT USA Wilmington in celebrating the completion of the first phase of the Port of Wilmington’s electrification project that brings a cleaner, greener, safer environment to the port. Read more >