DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) will host Building Delaware Together: Statewide Construction Workforce Expo on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at POLYTECH High School in Woodside, bringing together students, job seekers, employers, apprenticeship programs, trade associations, training providers, and workforce partners to highlight career opportunities throughout Delaware’s construction industry.

The Expo is part of National Construction Appreciation Week and builds on the success of last year’s statewide construction workforce efforts. The event will provide attendees with direct connections to employers and career pathways, as well as information on apprenticeships, training opportunities, workplace safety, and construction compliance.

“Building Delaware Together is about more than construction. It is about building careers, strengthening communities, and creating opportunity,” said Delaware Department of Labor Secretary LaKresha Moultrie. “By bringing students, job seekers, employers, and industry partners together, we are creating connections that can lead to lifelong careers and ensuring Delaware has the skilled workforce needed to continue moving our state forward.”

The Expo will feature interactive exhibits and opportunities for attendees to connect directly with participating employers, apprenticeship and training programs, industry organizations, and Department of Labor resources.

The event will include two sessions:

• 1–3 p.m. – High School Student Session
• 4–6 p.m. – Public & Job Seeker Session

“Building Delaware Together” supports the goals of Governor Matt Meyer’s Executive Order #1 by connecting education, workforce development, and employment opportunities and strengthening pathways into high-demand careers.

The Delaware Department of Labor’s second annual National Construction Appreciation Week event builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event in New Castle County, which brought together more than 300 students, job seekers, employers, workforce partners, and industry representatives at the Route 9 Library. This year, the initiative moves to Kent County, bringing these partners together at POLYTECH High School for the Building Delaware Together: Statewide Construction Workforce Expo.

The Delaware Department of Labor encourages students, job seekers, employers, and community members interested in construction careers and resources to attend.

Event Details:
Building Delaware Together: Statewide Construction Workforce Expo
Thursday, September 17, 2026
POLYTECH High School
823 Walnut Shade Road
Woodside, DE 19980

Registration:
https://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/national-construction-appreciation-week-2026

For more information, contact Kelly Jones, Community Relations Coordinator, Division of Industrial Affairs-DE Dept of Labor, at kelly.jones@delaware.gov

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Ridley Middle School is working with authorities after receiving a warning that a gun would be brought to the school Friday, according to a message sent to families.

The Delaware County school, located in Ridley Park, notified parents and families on Thursday, Sept. 10 that it received a notification through the Safe2Say Something platform as well as a parent Facebook group.

The school’s principal said the concern is being taken seriously and that the school is working with authorities to address the situation.

“We ask families to remind students not to spread rumors or repeat unverified information,” Principal John Theodosiades wrote in a statement. “Please also remind students that making threats—even as a joke—has serious consequences.”

The principal did not provide additional details about the threat and said the school would provide more information as it is verified.

This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication.

NASHVILLE—In the midst of rumors that indicated five-star quarterback Jared Curtis will start Vanderbilt’s week two matchup with Delaware, Clark Lea confirmed Thursday that Blaze Berlowitz will start at quarterback.

Berlowitz and Curtis remain entrenched in a quarterback competition that’s been ongoing since Curtis committed to Vanderbilt in early December. Curtis is the young, flashy option that the fanbase has gravitated towards, but Lea and company haven’t given up on Berlowitz.

“He’s earned the right to take the first snaps,” Lea said. “We’re going to play both, Jared’s had a really good week, they both have. We’ve just been focused on what it’s going to take to beat Delaware and that’s a real challenge to us. I’m excited to see them both.”

Berlowitz finished Vanderbilt’s opener with 11 completions on 16 attempts, 149 passing yards, 45 rushing yards, and two touchdown drives. Fine, but not enough to inspire much confidence. He didn’t do enough to win the job, but Vanderbilt still has questions in regard to who gives it the best chance to win its biggest games.

Berlowitz didn’t complete a pass that was in the air for 10 yards or more in Vanderbilt’s Saturday opener while Curtis was able to sling the ball downfield more consistently. Lea indicates that he has confidence in Berlowitz and his ability to complete passes downfield despite external skepticism, though. The fact that Berlowitz didn’t push the ball downfield with his arm all that often is a product of Vanderbilt’s coaching staff more than it is Berlowitz, Lea said Tuesday. 

“We have to call him into those throws,” Lea said.
”There shouldn’t be criticism on him that way. I thought when he had chances to make throws, he made them at times–once on a sail route to Junior that I thought was impressive. I thought he had him on the glance. 
I think I talked about this after the game, and you just want to see Junior get to that ball earlier. I thought that was a chance for a touchdown.  I’ve seen Blaze do it and practice, so I know it’s in him.” 

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