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University of Delaware
udel.edu 302-831-2792
In addition to traditional undergraduate and graduate studies, UD students have options for online enrollment or professional and continuing studies programs. Majors offered at UD include Apparel Design, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation, Landscape Architecture, Medical Laboratory Science and many more. A list of professional and continuing-studies programs is at pcs.udel.edu.
Wesley College
wesley.edu 302-736-2300
Majors at Wesley are focused on the liberal arts, but also include Biology, Biological Chemistry and Medical Technology.
Wilmington University
wilmu.edu 877-967-5464
Wilmington University offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs. Many of them are available online or include work experiences for credit. The College of Technology’s “Maker” certificate is designed to help you learn how to create, prototype, design and manufacture products.
MAKERSPACES
Barrel of Makers
barrelofmakers.org
Creative, collaborative, community- centered makerspace for people of different generations and skill levels interested in technology and art and making stuff.
Delaware Innovation Space
deinnovates.org info@deinnovates.org
Delaware Innovation Space is
a multi-dimensional, resource-
rich entrepreneurial incubator. Its mission is to stimulate scientific entrepreneurship, tackle next- generation problems, enhance Delaware’s presence as a leader
in science and technology and
foster scientific growth, economic development and job creation. Startups receive unique access to executive mentorship, networking, collaboration, business expertise and financial support — to go from research to the real world.
NextFab
nextfab.com 302-477-7330
Offers access to 2D and 3D printers, design software, a laser cutter, digital circuitry tools and
a woodworking shop, alongside offices, studios and communal space. Tenants can participate in
a 12-week accelerator program or nine-month incubator program, business coaching, networking and funding opportunities.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
AND UNIONS
Associated Builders and Contractors, Delaware abcdelaware.com 302-328-1111
ABC is a membership organization that represents more than 21,000 employers in the construction industry. Among other services, ABC offers education and training for workers in the building
trades. You can also use the organization’s membership directory (deabcdirectory.com/member- directory) to identify and connect with local employers.
Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council debuildingtrades.com delawarebuildingstrades@gmail. com
302-369-9600
The Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL- CIO, represents 24 affiliated local unions in the construction sector. The website offers information about the benefits of union membership and provides lists with the contact information of local building contractors, such as bricklayers, cement masons and plasterers, roofers, iron workers, glaziers and more.
Delaware Contractors Association
dca.build jchambers@e-dca.org 302-994-7442
Members of DCA have access to networking events and mentoring programs, as well as DCA-sponsored college and vocational classes at the University of Delaware and Delaware Technical Community College.
Delaware Healthcare Association
deha.org 302-674-2853
The Delaware Healthcare Association’s website has resources for exploring and planning a healthcare career, for finding the right educational path and certificate programs. It also lists training, job and scholarship opportunities as well as loan repayment programs.
Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership demep.org
info@demep.org 302-283-3131
DEMEP helps Delaware manufacturers stay competitive by providing resources to acquire new technologies, reduce waste and drive growth. The DEMEP website provides great insights into key challenges and solutions in manufacturing today. The organization also offers training programs on lean manufacturing practices.
Delaware State AFL-CIO
delawareaflcio.com 302-283-1330
AFL-CIO’s Delaware page provides important information on why unions matter to employees in manufacturing, construction and beyond, as well as a list of unions Delaware workers can join, with contact information for most (delawareaflcio.com/how-to-join-a- union).
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce/Delaware Manufacturing Association dscc.com
info@dscc.com 302-655-7221
The chamber advocates on behalf of businesses throughout the state. For job seekers, the chamber’s website provides a searchable job bank. The Delaware Manufacturing Association, an affiliate of DSCC, sponsors networking events in the manufacturing sector.
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