TRAINING AT A GLANCE:

Delaware Economic Development Office Funded Training
	Basic Skills Training	Pre-Employment Training	Current Employee Training	Tuition Assistance
Use of $	Basic Skills Assessment Basic Skills Training	Pre-employment                           Training	Upgrade Retrain	The maximum a student may receive in one Fiscal Year is $1,500
Criteria*	Business located in Delaware 25% of trainees are Delaware residents Signed contract between company, DEDO (and trainer) precedes training Company $ match 1:1 ratio - can be in-kind			Applicant must be a citizen of and employed in the State of Delaware 18 years of age or older Earns Delaware median income or less Employed on  part-time basis or
*All must be        met.	Delaware employees   with low basic literacy skills:  reading, writing, English as second language, math Skill assessment eligible for funding and is preferred.	Delaware Welfare clients -- targeted Guaranteed offer to hire 80% of successful program completers Full-time, permanent jobs Company paying Delaware Unemployment Insurance Tax	Entry-level, hourly workers Business expansion, start-up or retention Full-time, permanent jobs at $7+/hr. with benefits Company paying Delaware Unemployment Insurance Tax Company in good standing with Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Department of Labor and Department of Revenue. Maximum $100,000 of state funds/ contract.	Employed in company of <100 employees or Self-employed Not covered by a company tuition assistance plan Student/employer agrees to pay 25% of tuition Does not receive other tuition grants Delaware participating institutions only.
Type of Training	Short-term Classroom or on-site Company trainer or contracted trainer Cluster of employers or single employer Train-the-trainer -- if appropriate			In-state undergraduate coursework Part-time study at Delaware post-secondary institutions Matriculation into traditional degree programs Vocational training through continuing education programs
Outcomes	Employer and DEDO agree to expected outcomes, e.g. minimum number of successful program completers, number of successful completers offered employment, skill level increases.			Small businesses can support their employee's educational development with no (or little) financial outlay. Employees can upgrade skills, augment prospects of promotion, or redirect career objectives and enhance marketability in the job market while maintaining current employment.
Timelines	Applications are processed as received throughout the year.   Allow 60 days: submission to signed contract.			Applications follow school calendar
Application	See www.delawareworkforce.com

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

Workplace Basic Skills Training

The Delaware Economic Development Office makes use of special state funds to help existing companies upgrade employees' basic reading, math, communication and computer skills.  Programs may be developed to integrate work-related materials into basic skills training to help employees improve basic skills up to the 12^th grade level.

Pre-employment Training

If a company is having difficulty locating potential employees, custom pre-employment training can be designed to recruit applicants and provide them with the job skills required for entry-level positions in the company.

Delaware's TANF Program

Delaware's TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) in Delaware Program assists employers by referring and supporting Delawareans who are looking for employment and are receiving public assistance. Delaware's TANF program provides a variety of support mechanisms as a benefit to employers and workers alike. These job supports include child care and medical benefits for families transitioning from welfare to work; retention specialists to help overcome barriers to getting and keeping jobs for people who need and want to work. Custom training is also available, pre-or post-hire, based on specific company or industry needs, and funded by the Delaware Economic Development Office.

Employers may consult a workforce development representative for information about available training and placement programs. Contact Cora Bonniwell, cora.bonniwell@state.de.us.

Career Soft Skills Essentials

This Delaware job retention initiative between the Department of Education and the Delaware Economic Development Office offers free curriculum materials to Delaware employers to improve their employee's "Soft Skills" - those skills that increase productivity, retention and morale.

Information Technology Training Grant

Grant funds are available from the Delaware Economic Development Office to small- and medium-sized businesses for Information Technology training.

QUALITY OF EDUCATION IS VERY HIGH:

The state has made a major financial commitment to education:

In Fiscal Year 1999, Delaware spent 18.9 percent more per pupil than the national average.  Delaware ranked seventh among all states in the nation on current operating expenditures per pupil.

In Fiscal Year 2000, the state allocated 33.63 percent of its operating budget to education in kindergarten through grade 12.  Public schools received about 67.2 percent of their support from state funds in Fiscal Year 2000.

The typical teacher in Delaware public schools (2000-2001) is 41.7 years of age with 14.1 years of educational experience.  The typical administrator is 48.0 years of age with 22.1 years of educational experience.

The pupil/teacher (FTE) ratio in Delaware schools (2000-2001) is 15.3.  47.7 percent of public school teachers hold advanced degrees.

Student Achievements

Since 1998, Delaware has administered the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10.

Since March 2002, students in grades 2, 4, 6, 7, and 9 have been tested in English/Language Arts (reading and writing) and Mathematics.

The DSTP measures progress toward Delaware's rigorous content standards in English/Language Arts (reading and writing) and Mathematics and serves as the primary indicator in Delaware's new accountability system.

Science and social studies components were added to the DSTP in 2000.  Students in grades 8 and 11 are tested in the spring; grades 4 and 6 in the fall.

A unique reporting system supports curriculum and instruction improvement efforts designed to increase student achievement.

In addition, the DSTP provides national measures of student achievement in reading and mathematics.

About 66 percent of Delaware 's seniors took the SAT in 2000, the 10^th highest participation rate in the nation.  Delaware 's seniors ranked 11^th in verbal and 11^th in mathematics among states where more than half the seniors participated.

Again this year, Delaware 's average scores on the SAT II: Subject Tests exceeded the national average.

Special Programs

Delaware is implementing a systemic accountability plan to focus on improving educational achievement.

In 2000, every school facility had the services of a full time school nurse who not only took care of sick and injured children, but also performed vision, hearing and orthopedic screenings.  Children with special health needs receive the appropriate treatment and care outlined by the family or clinic physician.

Delaware provides a full-range of educational support opportunities to special needs students in order to facilitate their placement in the least restrictive environment.

Delaware has instituted a Comprehensive School Discipline Improvement Plan which establishes Alternative Programs for severely disruptive and expelled students in all three counties.  School-Based Intervention Programs in grades K-12 in all school district, and pilot/demonstration Community-School Prevention Programs provide school-linked/community-based services for children and families.

·       Delaware is working to establish School-Based Wellness Centers in every high school that wants one.
  Currently, 27 of 29 high schools have wellness centers.

Nonpublic Schools

In addition to Delaware 's outstanding public schools, thee are also 521 private and parochial schools, including specialized schools for the physically or mentally handicapped.  In 2000, approximately 27,023 students were enrolled in nonpublic elementary and secondary schools throughout the state.

Charter Schools

A charter school is an independent public school governed by an independent board of directors.  In Delaware , charter schools have the same basic standing as a school district.

The charter school movement began in 1991 and has grown to over 1,000 schools nationwide.  There are 10 charter schools currently open in Delaware with an additional five scheduled to open in September 2002.

Information about specific practices at a particular charter school may be obtained by contacting the school directly; or contact Larry Gabbert at the Charter Schools Office, Delaware Department of Education, at (302) 739-4629 -- e-mail lgabbert@state.de.us.  A complete listing can be found at www.doe.state.de.us/del_schools/charter/list.htlml.

Vocational-Technical Education

More than two-thirds of Delaware 's secondary students participate in some form of vocational-technical education in both regular comprehensive high schools and comprehensive vocational-technical high schools.

Using data from the Delaware Department of Labor, vocational-technical education programs are initiated and adjusted to meet the economic development needs of the state.

Delaware is one of the few states that provide related training for registered apprentices at no charge to the apprentice or the employer.  An August 2000 Delaware Department of Labor analysis of this program found "that the state can expect a rate of return just over 100 percent annually in terms of increased state and local tax revenues for each person who moves from helper to journeyman status as a result of apprenticeship program spending."  Participation in this program has grown 150 percent over the last four years and continues to grow.

All high schools in Delaware 's county vocational-technical school districts are required to integrate academic concepts into vocational curricula and vocational concepts into academic curricula.

Vocational-technical students are encouraged to participate in Tech Prep (2+2) programs, allowing articulated secondary and postsecondary vocational-technical curricula to ease the transition to postsecondary training in their career area.  Postsecondary Tech Prep articulation includes both college and apprentice courses.

The commission for Technology Education has completed its work, which appears in the form of Standards for Technology Education and has been approved by the State Board of Education.

In concert with the U.S. Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education is launching post-graduate follow-up surveys to track the effectiveness of career-related placement of vocational-technical pathway graduates.

VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION GEARED TO BUSINESS NEEDS:

Training students for productive careers is a prime concern of Delaware educators, and our secondary schools offer vocational programs that complement the diversity of the State's employment opportunities.  Since the curriculum is based on up-to-date projections of employer needs, business and industry benefit and prosper by having properly trained employees.  Leaders in business and industry help shape these educational efforts.

Student Enrollment

Secondary School Vocational

2000-2001

                                                       Vocational School Districts¹               Comprehensive

                                                      New Castle     Kent        Sussex           School             State

                                                        County      County     County        Districts²          Total

¹ Enrollment data are unduplicated; students eligible for course work in only one program area.  Area vocational schools enroll 5,731 full-time students.

² Enrollment data are duplicated.  Students are eligible to take courses in more than one program area; therefore, students can be counted in more than one program area.

³ Includes Chemical Technology/Technician.

⁴ Includes the duplicated program area enrollment.

Source:  Delaware Department of Public Instruction, Technology Management and Design, October 2001.

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 POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS ABOUND:

Colleges and Universities

Delaware offers broad opportunities for post-secondary education through five colleges and three universities.  More than 75 Associate and 100 Bachelor Degree programs are available in many fields, including liberal arts, business, education, nursing, engineering, and criminal justice. Over 50 programs leading to a Masters Degree are available throughout the State.  Doctoral degrees in many different fields are available in Delaware .  Opportunities for doctoral training in professional schools include the Widener University Law School , a State contract program for medical school with Jefferson Medical College , and a contract with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry for optometric training.  Collectively, the publicly supported University of Delaware , Delaware State University and Delaware Technical and Community College, and the five independent institutions ( Goldey-Beacom College , Wesley College , Widener University , Wilmington College , and Delaware College of Art and Design) provide quality education in Delaware .

Private Business and Trade Schools

Private business and trade schools in Delaware greatly expand the post-secondary educational opportunities available in the state.  Schools offer training in such areas as cosmetology, information technology, massage therapy, and health care technology.  The Department of Education approves the schools on an annual basis.

 Adult Continuing Education

Service to employed adults seeking to enhance their job skills is provided by the continuing education divisions of most of the State's institutions of higher learning.  Many offer weekend and evening study options.  The University of Delaware provides one of the most comprehensive continuing education programs in the nation, with flexible part-time and avocational opportunities at many sites throughout Delaware .  Undergraduate programs are offered by some out-of-state institutions at the Dover Air Force Base.  In addition, the Higher Education Facility in Georgetown , Delaware provides classrooms and offices for several Delaware and out-of-state institutions.

HIGHLIGHTS OF STATE-SUPPORTED HIGHER EDUCATION:

University of Delaware

A state-assisted, privately controlled University, the University of Delaware is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, Urban-Grant and Space-Grant institution.  The University's main campus is in Newark and includes the Bob Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center, which can seat more than 5,000.  A University Parallel Program is conducted at Delaware Technical and Community College locations in Wilmington , Dover and Georgetown .  An information center in Dover also houses outreach activities of the College of Human Resources , Education and Public Policy and offices for Government and Public Relations and for Alumni and University Relations.  The University has offices in the Higher Education Building in Georgetown , The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Education Center is also located there.  The College of Marine Studies Complex, the Virden

Conference Center and the Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning are in Lewes on the Hugh R. Sharp Campus.  Professional and Continuing Studies facilities, an Urban Agent Division, Cooperative Extension activities and the Academy of Lifelong Learning are in Wilmington .

Admitted freshmen generally have maintained at least a B average in academic course work since ninth grade, have scored well above the national average on the SAT and have completed a comprehensive high school academic curriculum.  The University is strongly committed to enrolling and retaining students from minority backgrounds.

The University's tenure-track full-time faculty includes internationally known scientists, authors and teachers, 87 percent of whom hold doctorates or other terminal degrees.  Among these scholars are recipients of the von Humboldt Award, National Science Foundation awards, the Evans Biography Literary Award, the Teetor Award of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Silver Gavel Award of the American Bar Association and the Outstanding Progress in Chemical Engineering Award.  Others have received recognition from the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Engineering, and have been recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship and the Fulbright-Hays Award, as well as Woodrow Wilson, Guggenheim, Rockefeller Foundation and J. Paul Getty Fellowships.

The University's College of Business and Economics is fully accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.  Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in the areas of accounting, business administration, economics and finance.

An innovative program in the College of Business and Economics enables DuPont Company employees to take MBA classes on-site at Barley Mill Plaza in Wilmington .  The University also runs a "branch campus" at MBNA America, N.A. in Newark , where a complete array of courses and services is available to employees and their families.  A 19-month Executive MBA Program, with courses scheduled on Friday evenings and Saturdays in Wilmington , is aimed at business executives already on the fast track.

Relationships with business organizations in the State are strengthened through resource information service groups, such as the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship and the Small Business Development Center .  A Center for Financial Institutions Research and Education fosters publicly beneficial interactions with the financial community.

Cooperative programs are conducted with the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, the Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation, Longwood Gardens and the Bartol Research Institute in such areas as museum studies, art conservation, ornamental horticulture and physics.

With over 2.4 million volumes of books and serials, the University of Delaware Library , a member of the prestigious Association of Research Libraries, is the largest comprehensive research collection in the State.  DELCAT, the University of Delaware Library on-line catalog, is accessible via off-campus modems throughout the State.

The University conducts a wide range of research, both basic and applied.  A number of specialized research units contribute to this effort and provide students with the opportunity to conduct research in conjunction with faculty, professional staff and industrial personnel.  The University's Undergraduate Research Program encourages undergraduate participation in research projects.  The Delaware Research Partnership uses State funds to attract matching grants from industry in support of University research that has the potential to enhance economic development.  The University of Delaware Research Foundation works to help the University attract and support talented faculty members in the sciences and engineering.

Visit www.udel.edu for more information.

Delaware State University

Located in Dover ( Kent County ), Delaware State University is a State-assisted land grant, historically African-American, comprehensive institution of higher education.  The campus is adjacent to U.S. Highway 13 and has developed into a modern 400-acre complex.

Enrollment is drawn primarily from Delaware but includes students from 30 other states and Washington , D.C. and from foreign countries, making the University a truly diverse campus.

The ultra-modern William C. Jason Library-Learning Center contains more than 315,139 volumes and about 3,094 periodical subscriptions.

A progressive liberal arts institution, the University is committed to academic excellence and intellectual competence.  Freedom of expression and inquiry, the exchange of ideas, cultural activities, intensive classroom instruction and numerous informal events of the University community combine to ensure that each student receives a quality education.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the University offers bachelors in a number of disciplines, and its academic program is organized into three colleges and two schools.  A major strength is the University's 14-to-1 faculty-student ratio.

Nationally accredited undergraduate programs are available in the fields of Chemistry, Social Work, Nursing, Airway Science, and Hospitality Management.

Most recently, the University became the first institution of higher education in Delaware to earn national accreditation of its teacher education program.

The Office of Continuing Education meets the learning needs of individuals who wish to further their education on a part-time basis.  Evening classes are available at the main campus and at other sites throughout the State.

The University offers Master's Degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education, Science Education, Business Administration, Social Work, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Plant Science and Natural Resources.  Each graduate department offers curriculum options to enable students to gain specialization and expertise in their chosen field.

Visit www.dsc.edu for more information.

Delaware Technical & Community College

Delaware Technical & Community College is a multifaceted institution with four campus locations throughout Delaware .  The College can be easily accessed by all Delaware residents with the Stanton/Wilmington Campus in New Castle County , the Terry Campus in Kent County and the Jack F. Owens Campus in Sussex County .

The college and its campuses are fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.  In addition, several curricula have earned program-based accreditation by various professional organizations.

For over 30 years, the College has been providing education and training to the Delaware workforce.  A broad spectrum of skills and information specialists join the Corporate and Community Programs Division to design and conduct job-specific programs for businesses.

The Corporate and Community Programs Division provides start-up training for newly-located businesses, and technical training to upgrade the skills of employees in existing companies.  The College offers customized courses for the corporate community, on-site or on-campus.  The training courses are created in partnership with the combined knowledge of the employer and Delaware Tech, and are available statewide.  The Corporate and Community Programs Division also develops non-credit courses and programs as a community educational service.  In many cases, community residents contribute to the development and implementation of classes.

State and federal funds enable unemployed and underemployed citizens to enter specialized programs to receive job skills training or retraining.  As employees reentering the labor market, employers gain employees equipped with current job knowledge and practical work experiences.  The College is a statewide provider of many job training and job readiness programs.

A new approach to education and training is the College's distance learning technologies which combine instruction and technology to reach individuals who are not able to attend classes on campus.  A variety of technology is used including satellite uplinking and downlinking, full motion video, filming of classes for distribution through videotape, audio conferencing and electronic mail.  To accommodate the incorporation of technology into teaching, the College has established the Center for Educational Technology.  In addition, Educational Technology Labs are being instituted at each campus to provide on-campus technology support for faculty members.

Associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the Allied Health, Business, Engineering, and Public Service Technologies meet the modern-day demands of business and industry.  Unique programs that reflect a close working relationship with business and industry include:  dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography, EMT-paramedic, histotechnology, medical assistant, medical laboratory, nuclear medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory care, exercise science, accounting, agri-business, horticulture, poultry technology, computer information systems, business administration, banking, communications, construction management, culinary arts, customer service, food service management, legal assistant, office systems technologies, hotel-restaurant-institutional management, management and marketing, architectural engineering, automotive technology, bioscience, chemistry, chemical process operator technology, veterinary technology, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer-aided engineering drafting, visual communication technology, fire protection, safety management, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, semiconductor process technology, industrial maintenance technology,  electronics/electrical engineering, electromechanical engineering, environmental technology, refrigeration-heating-air conditioning, criminal justice, human services, early childhood education, sign language interpreting, and educational technology.

OTHER DELAWARE COLLEGES:

Wesley College

• Founded in 1873 as a preparatory school, Wesley College has a covenant relationship with the United Methodist Church .  The College offers 30 bachelors, four associates, and master's degrees in areas of study including nursing, education, business administration and environmental science.  The campus setting is multi-denominational and multi-cultural.

• Wesley College and its athletic facilities are located on 50 acres in historic Dover , Delaware .  Dover is the capital of the nation's first state and has approximately 35,000 residents.

• Most of Wesley College 's 2,000 students (1,400 full-time) come from the Middle Atlantic region.  The majority of full-time students enroll directly from high school, but the College does provide programs for nontraditional students.  Wesley attracts students interested in a personal approach to learning, with a 17:1 student to faculty ratio.

Wilmington College

• Wilmington College is a private, non-sectarian school that offers both undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs in a variety of career areas.  The College is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities.

• Wilmington College has an enrollment of over 7,500 students.

• The College's main campus is located near the City of Wilmington in New Castle , Delaware .  Additional campus locations throughout the State of Delaware include the Wilmington Graduate Center , Dover , Dover Air Force Base, Georgetown , and the newest location, Rehoboth Beach .

Goldey-Beacom College

• Goldey-Beacom continues its strong commitment as Delaware 's only institution of higher education devoted exclusively to business.

• Drawing on more than 100 years of excellence, and a reputation for supplying business leaders to the surrounding business community, GBC devotes its resources to serving its student population, investing in talented individuals, challenging academic programs, modern facilities, cutting edge technology, and extensive support services.  In addition to receiving a quality education, students at GBC receive personalized attention and the highest quality customer service both inside and outside the classroom.

• Goldey-Beacom graduates have taken their place in business, industry, and government; distinguished alumni include four governors of the State of Delaware , corporate presidents, chief executive officers, and professionals at all levels of business.

• Goldey-Beacom is located in Wilmington , Delaware and is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.  The College is also accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Widener University

• Widener University is a private comprehensive teaching institution accredited in both Pennsylvania and Delaware .  The University maintains campuses in Chester and Harrisburg , Pa. ; and in Wilmington , Delaware .

• Located on the Delaware Campus is the Widener University School of Law.  The Wilmington campus is home to approximately 1100 students.  Widener offers graduate programs in health law and corporate law.  The Legal Education Institute provides paralegal and court administration training. 

• The Widener University School of Law faculty has approved a general studies curriculum for all students.  This required core curriculum consists of instruction in subjects which form a common core or understanding and shared experience, whatever specialty a graduate should follow after graduation.  The law school offers many courses in addition to core curriculum.  Every law student has an opportunity to choose elective credits.

• The Delaware campus is located in Wilmington , Delaware which provides many opportunities for full-time and part-time legal employment as well as internships with government agencies and courts.