Photo Release: Rep. McBride Visits Schools and Manufacturers Across Delaware to Highlight the Future Economy
Rep. McBride emphasized that days spent visiting communities across Delaware are essential to her work in Congress
Wilmington, DE — Last Friday, Congresswoman Sarah McBride traveled across Delaware to visit schools and local manufacturers, meeting with educators, students, and business leaders to see firsthand how communities across the state are preparing for the future economy — and how federal policy can better support innovation, workforce development, and opportunity here at home.
Rep. McBride began the day at MOT Charter High School in Middletown, where she toured the school and met with administrators before congratulating Evina Shingavi, the winner of Delaware’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge. Shingavi, a student at MOT, created Respondify, a life-saving app designed to connect trained volunteers with nearby emergencies in real time. Rep. McBride presented Shingavi with her prizes and recognized her creativity, technical skill, and commitment to strengthening community safety.
“Evina’s work is exactly what gives me hope about our future,” said Rep. McBride. “She saw a problem, used her skills to help others, and built something that could save lives. That’s the kind of leadership and ingenuity Delaware is full of — and it’s why investing in STEM education matters.”
Later, Rep. McBride visited EastSide Charter School in Wilmington, where she toured classrooms, met with school leadership, and interacted with students. EastSide Charter serves a diverse, high-need student population and recently opened the Chemours STEM Hub, which provides hands-on learning opportunities for students during the school day and workforce training for the broader community in the evenings.
“Schools like EastSide show what’s possible when we set high expectations and give students the tools they need to succeed,” Rep. McBride said. “Every child deserves access to engaging, forward-looking education — no matter their ZIP code.”
The Congresswoman concluded her day with a visit to Printed Solid, a Delaware-based advanced manufacturing company specializing in 3D printing technologies. During a tour of the facility, Rep. McBride met with company leadership to learn more about their operations, recent growth, and role in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains. Printed Solid’s Wilmington facility now plays a key role in assembling 3D printers for the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition by global manufacturer Prusa Research.
“Printed Solid is a great example of what it looks like when innovation, manufacturing, and local jobs come together,” said Rep. McBride. “Delaware manufacturers are proving every day that we can build the future right here at home — and our policies should reflect that.”
Rep. McBride emphasized that days spent visiting communities across Delaware are essential to her work in Congress.
“Showing up, listening, and learning from the people doing the work on the ground is how we make better policy,” she said. “From classrooms to shop floors, Delawareans are building the future — and I’ll keep working to make sure Washington is a partner in that progress.”
Photos from her visits can be accessed for use here.
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