Delaware Equitable
Hiring Initiative
A workforce development initiative to connect Delaware businesses to Wilmington’s “overlooked talent” and uplift underserved communities with quality jobs.
Recruiting “Overlooked Talent” Makes Delaware Businesses Stronger
Powered by JPMorganChase and led by a coalition of local and national partners, the project seeks to equip Delaware employers with tools to access a more effective and equitable pipeline of qualified “overlooked talent” — particularly in zip codes 19801, 19802, 19805.
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Enhanced talent acquisition solutions
Individualized technical assistance
Connections to industry experts and workforce supports
Monthly workshops and peer-to-peer learning opportunities
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50 Wilmingtonians connected to employment
10 Delaware employers equipped to find “overlooked talent” through enhanced talent management systems
Improved retention, productivity, and innovation for participating businesses
A faster pipeline to job growth that will stimulate Delaware’s whole economy
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Based in Delaware (along public transportation route)
Hiring for entry-level positions with long-term career opportunities
Paying a sustainable livable wage ($18+/hour with benefits)
Providing opportunities for employee mobility and career development
Committing to facilitated technical assistance over the course of 10 months
Unlock New Pipelines of Talent
With only 63 available workers for every 100 open jobs in Delaware, it’s time for businesses to tap into Wilmington's "overlooked talent" — candidates often screened out early in the application process due to outdated systems or a lack of traditional qualifications.
“Overlooked talent” encompass a broad pool of talent from various backgrounds and experiences — including caregivers, veterans, immigrants, individuals impacted by the justice system, people with disabilities, and more.
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