North New Castle News

New Castle recently issued the following announcement.

Superstars In Education & Training Awards Ceremony

Date:

Monday, May 9, 2022 

Time:

4:45 PM - 7:00 PMEST

Location:Wilmington University

320 N. DuPont Highway Doberstein Admissions Center Auditorium

New Castle, DE 19720

There is no question that a healthy economy requires a strong workforce. A skilled and educated workforce draws businesses to Delaware and encourages existing businesses to stay and expand here. Whether college-bound or preparing for a technical or trade job, individuals need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be successful. Superstars in Education and Training seeks to celebrate innovative programs that contribute to developing the state’s workforce—of today and tomorrow.

Since 1989, the awards program has recognized more than 200 educational programs for innovative and impactful programming. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, The Partnership, Inc., are pleased to announce the 2022 Superstars in Education and Training award winners, all of which exemplify creativity and efficacy in workforce development initiatives. The Superstars in Education and Training program welcomes three new Superstars to its roster:

Food Bank of Delaware

Independent Training and Certificate Provider

The Food Bank of Delaware’s job skills training programs—The Culinary School and LOGIC—serve unemployed and under-employed adults with barriers to employment and is a recognized trade school by the Delaware Department of Education. Since 2002, The Culinary School (TCS) allows participants to enter a 14-week program to learn basic and high-end kitchen skills and become ServSafe© certified. In its third year of operation, The Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control (LOGIC) training program prepares students for careers in warehousing/logistics industry through an 11-week course where they receive an OSHA-10 General Industry certificate and a forklift certification upon completion.

Year Up Wilmington

Higher Education Program

Year Up Wilmington, in collaboration with Wilmington University, works to close the opportunity divide by empowering young adults with the skills, experiences, and support to reach their potential and have living wage careers. The program’s evidence-based workforce development program prepares young adults for professional and personal success. Serving individuals ages 18-24, the year-long program provides students hands-on training for industry-specific, middle-skill roles and an internship with Wilmington’s leading employers—many of which turn into job offers. Additionally, all students receive comprehensive wraparound support during the duration of the program such as a weekly educational stipend, assistance with personal challenges, and emergency funds for urgent hardships like food, child care, and housing needs.

Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School

High School

The ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) mentoring program introduces students to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in the fields of architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry. Student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices. In addition to discovering and developing new skill sets, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships, and full-time employment.

Zip Code Wilmington

Independent Training and Certificate Provider - Award of Excellence Winner

We are also pleased to announce our 2022 John H. Taylor, Jr. Education Leadership Award Recipients: Marvin 'Skip' Schoenhals, Ernest Dianastasis, & Gary R. Stockbridge

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