Delaware — Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order establishing the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) within the Delaware Department of Labor, a move aimed at overhauling and coordinating the state’s approach to job training and career readiness. The new office will serve as a centralized hub to streamline workforce initiatives, with a focus on aligning training programs with current labor market demands. It will work in tandem with a restructured and modernized Delaware Workforce Development Board, which will oversee the use of federal resources and evaluate program effectiveness.
Under the initiative, the OWD will collaborate with state agencies, labor unions, schools, and businesses to expand apprenticeships, online training, and industry-recognized certifications. The overarching goal is to provide Delaware residents with more accessible and relevant pathways to employment—particularly in high-growth sectors. The newly configured Workforce Development Board will include diverse representatives from business, labor, education, and community groups to ensure broad oversight and alignment with employer and worker needs. Officials say this reorganization is designed to improve service delivery and eliminate overlap between agencies, while creating a clearer structure to support job seekers across the state.
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