Not a Job, But a Career

Issue 8.20

May 20, 2022

2022 Superstars in Education & Training

NOT A JOB, BUT A CAREER

FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE

Learning valuable career skills can be a tremendous challenge when simultaneously facing the reality of being unemployed or underemployed. These adults are often stuck in a discouraging cycle of the inability to acquire a job that provides enough to sustain their lives and families while also acquiring the skills needed for a rewarding career opportunity. Additionally, they may face other barriers to employment such as caretaker responsibilities, substance use, incarceration, or health issues.

The Food Bank of Delaware provides two Delaware Department of Education recognized training programs that prepare these adults for meaningful career opportunities through dedicated classroom work, on-the-job training, experiential learning, and continuous comprehensive support. Read more >

"Our job training programs help adults enter a career versus a job to

help them provide for their families going forward. We help people become more food secure today while also planning to secure their

needs tomorrow." - Anna McDermott, Food Bank of Delaware

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RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE

HOW RETURNSHIPS CAN BENEFIT MORE THAN COMPANIES WHEN DONE RIGHT

The pandemic has shined a light on people leaving the traditional workforce for a period of time, including when and how they will adjust to going back. While people leave the workforce for a variety of reasons, it’s important to recognize that experienced professionals have taken extended career breaks long before the last couple of years.

How does a seasoned professional return to the workplace after a break of several years? The list can be daunting as one considers the changes in technology, new regulatory or compliance processes, or recertification. Companies can ease the process by designing a ReEntry or returnship program which allows professionals to return to the work environment through an internship. Read more >

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

Another busy week wrapped up for the General Assembly as they head into break over the next two weeks for Joint Finance Committee (JFC) markup. Several bills saw movement this week:

HB420: The bill would make the state's Preliminary Land Use System (PLUS) process optional, a proposal the State Chamber is supports.
SB209: The State Chamber testified in opposition to the bill because it would require Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage of up to $1 million.
HB372: This bill proposed regulating and taxing marijuana in the same manner as alcohol.
SS1 for SB134: This bill prohibits food establishments from providing consumers with a single-service plastic coffee stirrer, cocktail pick, or sandwich pick or with ready-to-eat food or a beverage in polystyrene containers.
HB299: The act prohibits businesses from refusing to accept cash payment, except in limited circumstances.

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OFFER YOUR STAFF TRAINING

AT NO COST TO YOU

Help your employees earn professional development certificates at no cost to them or your organization! The State Chamber is collaborating with the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies to help leverage Elevate Delaware funds for employee training and development.

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President's Message

If you ask anyone about our current economic situation, inflation and rising interest rates are top of mind. Filling job vacancies and supply chain challenges persist but many businesses are seeing some relief from earlier inventory woes. For businesses, higher fuel prices directly impact employees who do not have the option to work remotely, and employers with fleet vehicles or companies dependent upon frequent delivery of perishable or in-demand items, are all experiencing higher expenses. Read more >