Delaware Technical Community College program earns national award

Delaware Technical Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Program has been awarded the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) Program Exemplary Award. Delaware Tech is one of two colleges that received this national award for excellence in a Noncredit Workforce Development Program.

The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Program is a two-year program for Delaware high school juniors and seniors that provides skills and certifications needed to start a career immediately upon high school graduation.

“Delaware Tech is proud to be a partner in the Pathways to Prosperity initiative and this award reinforces the quality of the program,” said Delaware Tech President Mark Brainard. “Our work in strengthening career and technical pathways is a game changer for Delaware students. These pathways provide them with the opportunity to finish high school with real world experience, college credits, and industry credentials that provide a jump start to their career in high-demand fields.”