“Blue Tech” fair will connect manufacturers, students, parents, and technical educators to better understand needs and opportunities in Delaware manufacturing
 
WILMINGTON, Del. — Congressman John Carney will be hosting a “Blue Tech” fair, in coordination with the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District, to help future students and their families learn about the science and manufacturing based programs offered in the district’s schools, and to connect employers with Delaware’s future manufacturing workforce.  Current students and their families will also have the opportunity to meet professionals in their chosen field of study and gain valuable insight into potential career opportunities after graduation.  
 
The fair will be Wednesday, September 24, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Delcastle Technical High School.  It will be FREE and open to the public.
 
Attendees to the “Blue Tech” fair will be able to hear directly from NCCVT students about the manufacturing programs and skills they are learning, interact with Delaware employers that create manufacturing job opportunities, and participate in a discussion on the future of manufacturing in the state.
 
WHO:              U.S. Representative John Carney             
Dr. Vicki Gehrt, Superintendent, New Castle County Vo-Tech School District
Students, Faculty, and Staff from New Castle County Vo-Tech Schools
                        Leaders from Delaware’s business and manufacturing community
            
WHAT:            Delaware’s congressional delegation will host a manufacturing fair and roundtable discussion to connect students, parents, educators, and employers.  
 
WHEN:           Wednesday, September 24, 2014
                        6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
WHERE:         Delcastle Technical High School
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
 
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