Employment
What is the current minimum wage in DE?
$15 per hour
Give two examples of how someone can manage their time?
Planner, Calendar, To-do list, Reminder app, Set alarms, Prioritize events
Name a trade school located in DE.
Delaware Technical Community College
Delaware Skills Center
Dawn Career Institute
Name 4 colleges in DE.
Delaware State University
Wilmington University
University of Delaware
Delaware Technical Community College
Goldey-Beacom College
What type of tax does Delaware NOT have?
Sales tax
6 seconds
What is the average time people spend on social media per day?
2 hours 24 minutes
-University of Maine (2023)
6 months - 2 years
What is the median salary for someone with a bachelor's degree?
$60,000-$75,000
True or False: Delaware is the smallest state in the US.
False: Delaware is the SECOND smallest state in the US, Rhode Island is the smallest.
What age can someone start working in DE?
Work Permits are required for minors 14 to 17 years old. The law restricts hours of work and prohibits employment in hazardous occupations.
-DE Dept. of Labor
True or False: Multitasking helps people be more productive.
False.
Multitasking is a myth; the human brain is not capable of completing two tasks at once.
What is the employment rate for those who graduated from a trade school?
About 75% of students who earn a vocational certificate or associate degree are employed within six months of graduation
-National Center for Education Statistics
What is the employment rate for those who graduate college?
-US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024)
Which music artist moved to Wilmington in the mid-1960s with his family?
Bob Marley
Who is required to have a lunch break during their shift in DE?
All employees must receive a meal break of at least 30 consecutive minutes if the employee is scheduled to work 7.5 or more hours per day.
-DE Dept. of Labor
27.6 minutes
-2019 Census Bureau
What is the average amount of debt obtained from attending a trade school?
$10,000 or less
What is the average amount of debt obtained from attending a 4-year college?
$39,075
-Education Data Initiative
Who was the man that rode on horseback for 2 days to sign the Declaration of Independence?
What is the current federal minimum wage?
$7.25 per hour
How much does productivity increase when you plan out your day in advance?
25% increase in productivity
-The McKinsey Company
What is the highest earning trade?
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
What is the highest earning bachelor's degree?
Engineering
(Aerospace, Computer, Electrical)
What is the state bug of Delaware?
Ladybug