Division of Small Business

Delaware Department of Labor

Specific Need: Site Selection Operations | Target Population: Low Income | Service Area(s): New Castle Kent Sussex Outside Delaware Wilmington | Business Stage: Expanding Established

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About this Organization

The Delaware Department of Labor is an executive department headed by a cabinet secretary appointed by the governor. The department is responsible for protecting Delaware's workforce and ensuring justice in the workplace to promote a strong economy. The department assists with connecting people to jobs, resources, and labor market information.

Programs

Architectural and Transportation Barrier Removal Tax Deduction

A tax deduction available to businesses who update their infrastructure or transportation vehicles to remove barriers

Disabled Access Tax Credit

A tax credit available for small businesses to assist with offsetting the costs incurred by becoming ADA compliant

Job-site Training

Provides businesses with on-site trainers to assist with on the job training of new employees at no cost to the employer

On-the-Job Training Reimbursement

A partial salary reimbursement to assist employers by partially offsetting the cost of hiring and training a new employee

State Summer Youth Employment Program

A jobs program that awards grants to non-profit organizations to hire Delaware youth from economically disadvantaged households for summer time employment

Welfare to Work Tax Credit

A tax credit designed to incentivize employers to hire long-term welfare recipients

Contact this Organization

Primary Contact

Jennifer Zeberkiewicz

Website

https://dol.delaware.gov/

Address

4425 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE
19802

Phone

302-761-8000

Social Media

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Dover Office:
99 Kings Highway,
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-4271

Wilmington Office:
820 N. French Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 577-8477

business@delaware.gov

The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed. The Division is a champion for Delaware small businesses and is here to help take companies to the next level.