Superstars in Education RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION & TRAINING
Superstars in Education & Training The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its workforce development affiliate, The Partnership, Inc., are pleased to announce the 2022 Superstars in Education & Training award winners PHOTOS BY NICK WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY 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 must 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. While many go through the rigorous application process, only a handful of winners are selected each year. An award is given to one independent training and certificate provider, a higher education program, and a Delaware high school. Awards of Excellence are also granted to deserving companies. The 15 members of our selection committee met over the course of 18
three months to choose our honorees. The rigorous process included reading and grading applications, meeting to discuss the merits of each application, and finally, making site visits for a firsthand look at the finalists in action. Our selection committee returned full of excitement and stories from the site visits. The 2022 Superstars in Education and Training award winners—all of which exemplify creativity and efficacy in workforce development initiatives—are the Food Bank of Delaware, Year Up Wilmington, and Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical School. Zip Code Wilmington was also named an Award of Excellence recipient. Since 1999, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s 501(c)(3) workforce development affiliate, The Partnership, Inc., has been fostering private sector involvement in education and workforce development to ensure the First State has a sustainable pipeline of talent. Delaware Principal for a Day, Superstars in Education and Training, Intern Delaware, and the Delaware Young Professionals Network are the four flagship programs. May / Jun e 2022
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