Superstars in Education & Training

DELAWARE SKILLS CENTER

TRANSFORMING FUTURES

DELAWARE SKILLS CENTER'S ENDURING APPROACH

TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

For over half a century, The Delaware Skills Center (DSC) has been dedicated to providing accessible workforce development training to Delaware residents. Offering a variety of skilled trade programs, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, and more, DSC aims to empower unemployed and underemployed individuals by equipping them with the necessary practical skills and certifications for well-paying jobs in high-demand industries. Their Electrical Program is the most sought-after construction trade they offer—with over 250 applications annually. Read more >more >

WATCH THEIR VIDEO:

FAST FACT: 95% of the Electrical Program students

secure employment before their last day of class

END-OF-SESSION POLICY CONFERENCE

MAY 30 | 9 AM - 12 PM | DOVER

Topics like healthcare, workforce, the environment, taxes , and economic development are discussed every day in Legislative Hall. Your awareness of these policies is key to ensuring they are shaped fairly and equitably.

ENVIRONMENT | HB 249: This act would update certain statutory fees in Title 7 and establish, update, and/or increase certain permit and licensing fees. Kimberly Hoffman, partner at Morris James, will share why we are calling attention to this bill.

HEALTHCARE | HS 2 for HB 350: This act would establish a Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. Brian Frazee, president and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association, will explain why this bill is important to you.

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THE HIGHEST-PAYING IN-DEMAND JOBS

THAT DON'T REQUIRE A DEGREE

From CNBC Make It

Demand for skilled tradespeople is expected to increase over the next decade and remain high in the U.S. due to infrastructure needs, a surge in real estate redevelopment and investments in renewable energy.

The most in-demand jobs companies are hiring for right now — that don’t require a degree — are in construction, manufacturing and plumbing, according to data from Payscale and ZipRecruiter. Read more >

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

Median salary:

$84,600

MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION MANAGER

Median salary:

$71,800

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER

Median salary:

$61,500

TRADESPEOPLE WANTED

THE NEED FOR CRITICAL TRADE SKILLS IN THE U.S.

By McKinsey & Company

The U.S. skilled labor market is facing record-high pressure, particularly for companies with manufacturing and construction operations. Increasing labor scarcity, amplified by the COVID-19 disruptions, has intensified competition for talent, raising the sectors’ average wages by more than 20% since the first quarter of 2020. Since money wages have rarely, if ever, fallen in the United States, this cost reset is effectively permanent, threatening margins and long-term growth. And this squeeze on labor is set to get worse as demographic headwinds intensify. Read more >