Great News! The Delaware legislature established the Elevate Delaware program to provide up to $10,000 to individuals for approved noncredit programs.

$1,500,000 in funds have been allocated for Elevate Delaware, and payments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 

If you meet program eligibility requirements, you could complete a professional development noncredit program from the University of Delaware at no cost to you! 

Elevate Delaware will provide up to $10,000 to support: 

• Payments for noncredit professional development/training programs 
• Basic living expenses (if eligible)

Eligibility

You are eligible for Elevate Delaware if: 

• You are employed full-time in Delaware
• Your employer employs less than 51 employees 
• You or your employer is subject to Delaware income tax 
• You are accepted for enrollment in an approved noncredit program 

How to participate

For individuals who wish to be considered for Elevate Delaware funding, program eligibility is considered on a case-by-case basis by the Delaware Department of Labor.

• Identify the noncredit program(s) in which you wish to enroll by reviewing UD PCS Professional Development noncredit programs.
• Notify your employer of your intentions to participate in Elevate Delaware.
• Submit the DE Employment & Training Services Request form at de.gov/detservicesrequest.
• Create a Delaware JobLink account at joblink.delaware.gov. 
• Register for your program of choice using the “Other payment method” option, indicating “Elevate Delaware” in the comments field of the online registration form.
• Questions? Contact UD PCS at continuing-registration@udel.edu.

For more information, contact Elevate Delaware:

• Website: https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/employment-training/elevate-delaware/
  
• Phone: 302-453-4350
• Live Chat: vocal.delaware.gov