Guest Blog: Delaware Pathways steering students in the right direction
By Dr. Amy Loyd, senior director of the Pathways to Prosperity Network at Jobs for the Future
“How did you find your first job? Did your education support your transition to the world of work?”
For many of us (including myself), the answer to the first question is through our social capital networks: our family and family...
August 15, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware Business Times
Gov. Markell announces initiative to expand Pathways to Prosperity program
Gov. Jack Markell visited Agilent Technologies this week to sign Executive Order 61, which creates a permanent steering committee to coordinate the continued expansion of Pathways to Prosperity, a statewide workforce development program...
August 12, 2016
Delaware News
Cape Gazette
Local educator Gail Mack writes children’s book for a cause
Written by Gail Mack and illustrated by Olivia Taylor, the children’s book “Take Me!” is now available for purchase for $6 at Print Coast 2 Coast on Savannah Road in Lewes. All proceeds from the book benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware and the...
August 11, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware State News
‘Back to school’ celebration set for Saturday
In anticipation of the start of a new school year, Calvary Baptist Church and Mt. Zion AME Church are throwing a community-wide celebration on Saturday. In the past the churches have held separate August back-to-school events but decided to work in collaboration...