Browsing by Author "DeMaio, Jenna"

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    Delaware Workforce Development Board Landscape Analysis
    (Institute for Public Administration, 2024-04) Burns, Haley Q.; Jordan, Joy V.; Sherretz, Kelly; Dykes, Lauren; DeMaio, Jenna
    This project was completed in partnership with the Delaware Workforce Development Board (DWDB) with collaboration from the Executive and Deputy Directors and DWDB partner agencies. The purpose of the landscape analysis is to assess state-level workforce development policies related to DWDB partner agencies and analyze these policies for potential areas of overlap or misalignment. To complete this project, Institute for Public Administration (IPA) staff compiled both federal and state policies related to workforce development and conducted interviews with DWDB partner agencies to better understand the workforce development ecosystem and flow of services.
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    Delaware Workforce Development Board Policy Manual
    (Institute for Public Administration, 2024-02) Burns, Haley Q.; Jordan, Joy V.; Sherretz, Kelly; Dykes, Lauren; DeMaio, Jenna
    The purpose of the Policy Manual is to support the internal operations of the Delaware Workforce Development Board, ensure the board is fulfilling its mandate, and help the board and staff best serve Delawareans. To complete this project, Institute for Public Administration (IPA) staff conducted best-practice research on other workforce development boards and organizations nationwide; collected, reviewed, and analyzed board policies, both physical and digital copies; and helped uncover potential areas for policy improvements.
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    Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Program Review and Analysis
    (Institute for Public Administration, 2022-09) Qaissaunee, Haley; Sherretz, Kelly L.; Laux, Brendan; DeMaio, Jenna
    At the request of the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District, the Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware produced this report to analyze the career and technical education (CTE) programs in the district and provide key takeaways and recommendations the district can use for strategic planning. The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District is comprised of one high school, Sussex Technical High School (Sussex Tech). This analysis will assist district leaders and school board members with determining the best CTE programs to offer, help the district plan for expanded seats, and ensure all students who attend Sussex Tech are prepared to excel in their career or college path.