Delaware Tech, DEMEP and DMA Celebrate Modern Manufacturing
Delaware Technical Community College, The Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) and the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA) came together in response to Governor Jack Markell’s proclamation of Delaware Manufacturing Week (Sept. 29-Oct 3), which coincides with National Manufacturing Day, October 3. The weeklong celebration of manufacturing in Delaware was created to recognize that manufacturing has a powerful and positive impact on Delaware’s economy.
Governor Markell visited Delaware Tech’s Innovation and Technology Center on Monday to introduce the proclamation to an Accelerated Pathways class. The two-year program is designed for Delaware high school juniors and seniors, and provides them with the skills and certifications they need to start a career immediately upon graduation.
“Delaware Tech is proud to work with the DMA and other partners to educate the next generation of modern manufacturing workers in Delaware – from high school students to adult learners,” said Dr. Mark T. Brainard, president of Delaware Tech.
“DMA appreciates Governor Markell’s recognition of Delaware’s manufacturers and their contributions to the economy,” said Mitch Magee, director of engineering for PPG Industries and current chair of DMA.
DEMEP and DMA worked to organize tours for high school and college students at several manufacturers statewide. These tours will serve to show the many career opportunities open to Delaware high school students and the value of a technical education. Students from middle schools, high schools and colleges, as well as guests were matched with manufacturers for these tours. The manufacturers are proud to show their modern, high-tech workspaces and value they bring to the Delaware economy and local communities.
These manufacturers include:
• Eagle Group, Dover, DE
• Berach Homes, Milford, DE
• Bloom Energy, Newark, DE
• FujiFilm, New Castle, DE
• PPG, Dover, DE
• DEMEP, Newark, DE
• Miller Metal, Milford, DE
• Delaware City Refinery, Delaware City, DE
Delaware Tech – the First State’s only community college, offers academic, technical and continuing education, and corporate and community training comprising more than 120 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Delaware Tech has four campuses across Delaware in Georgetown, Dover, Stanton and Wilmington. Visit www.dtcc.edu to learn more about Delaware Tech’s programs.
Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) is a federally and state funded non-profit organization committed to helping Delaware’s manufacturers improve their global competitiveness. The Delaware MEP operates as a recipient through Delaware Technical Community College in partnership with the United States Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Delaware Office of Economic Development (DEDO), and the Delaware State and local Chambers of Commerce. DEMEP and the nationwide NIST/MEP network have developed a collection of tools, products and services customized to meet the unique needs of Delaware’s manufacturers, financial institutions, and health care and service providers.
The Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA) is one of the five affiliates of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the DMA is to: Enhance the competitiveness of Delaware manufacturers; serve as manufacturing’s advocate at the state and local government level; advise the State Chamber on topics that specifically impact manufacturers such as government regulation, trade and tax policy; and sponsor networking events focused on the needs of manufacturers and assist manufacturers to be more competitive in the global economy.
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