Removing Barriers, Providing Purpose

Issue 7.39

September 24, 2021

Message from the President

Real change requires real solutions. Our economy is always moving, evolving just as quickly as businesses themselves. The shortage of employees with skill sets that match up to what employers need is a challenge you can find here, across the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. In a world where change is constant, a greater number of employers will need to regularly communicate in real-time to those running the career training infrastructure so workforce programs can be stood up and shut down as job needs evolve. Read more >

Removing Barriers, Providing Purpose

Life is hard. But life is also good. This is the mantra that Donna Masley, president of Masley Enterprises, constantly repeats when you visit her factory on Jessup Street in Wilmington.

Founded in the basement of Donna and Frank Masley’s home in 2000, Masley Enterprises is a premier glove designer and manufacturer in the tactical handwear industry, specifically serving the United States military. This is a company that truly understands what it means to be “Made-in-America.” Read more >

A WORK IN PROGRESS

ENSURING EVERY STUDENT IS WORKFORCE READY

On the walls and halls throughout the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (NCCVT) offices and schools, you will see our vision and mission statements proudly displayed and pictures of our students that reveal our story. Our mission is straightforward and memorable—to provide superior career and technical education (CTE) enabling all students to achieve their aspirations. Read more >

DEVELOPING DELAWARE'S

FUTURE WORKFORCE

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY CONNECTS

EDUCATION AND BUSINESS

In October 2019, State Chamber President Mike Quaranta visited Christiana High School as part of the Delaware Principal for a Day program that fosters working relationships between business leaders and educators. Read more >

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY MAKES ITS RETURN!

OCTOBER 18 - 22, 2021

We’re proud to bring back the program in a newly reimagined format. This year’s program will place business leaders in high schools across Delaware, putting a “career day” spin on a familiar favorite. Two representatives from each business, ideally one executive and one young professional, will visit a high school and become a principal for a day. Learn more >

Developing Delaware

Talented and eager to work, these untapped pools of workers can bring great value to employers and communities when given the opportunity to thrive and succeed in the workplace. Learn more on October 14 at Developing Delaware. Register >