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Governor Carney Announces Family-Friendly Career Expo in Delaware

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Governor John Carney's office released information regarding a career expo scheduled for September 21 at the Blue Hen Corporate Complex in Dover. The event aims to connect middle school students and adults with in-demand careers and training opportunities. The Governor's Central Delaware Career Expo will showcase various industries, including construction, health care, education, and public service, and will feature interactive presentations and activities for students. The event will be a collaborative effort between school districts, charter schools, and community organizations to support the workforce and employers in central Delaware.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Governor's Central Delaware Career Expo will be held on September 21 at the Blue Hen Corporate Complex in Dover.
  • The event is designed to connect middle school students, and adults looking for a career change, with training programs and career paths in high-demand industries.
  • Featured industries include construction, health care, education, transportation, manufacturing, public service, and more.
  • The student portion of the event, held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., is organized by school districts and charter schools and is by invitation only.
  • The event will be open to the public from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and focus on adults seeking career opportunities.
  • Shelly Cecchett, Executive Director of the Greater Kent Committee, is a partner organization of the Governor's Career Expo and believes the event will connect young people with high demand careers and help adults upskill their current profession.

Statistics:

  • The event will showcase various high-demand industries, including construction, health care, education, and public service.
  • The student portion of the event will feature interactive presentations and activities geared towards giving students a first-hand experience of what they can expect from their fields of interest.
  • The event will be held at the Blue Hen Corporate Complex in Dover, with a capacity for various presentations, activities, and networking opportunities.

Sources:

  • "Governor Carney on Tuesday announced a family-friendly career fair for youth and adults to explore careers in construction, health care, education, public service, and more." (Source: Governor's Office)
  • "As a local superintendent, I am excited to assist in planning the Governor's Central Delaware Career Expo." (Source: Amelia E. Hodges, Ed.D., Superintendent of the POLYTECH School District)
  • "The opportunity to connect young people with high demand careers and to connect adults with pathways to upskill their current profession is incredibly important to our business community as well as our workforce." (Source: Shelly Cecchett, Executive Director of the Greater Kent Committee)

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