Utah Department of Workforce Services

Get Your Tickets: Utah's 20th Annual Homelessness Conference will take place on November 1, 2024. Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gdanJvj6 Purchase tickets at Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/g-jBWxyi

Our 30 employment centers provide resources to connect you with training opportunities and meaningful employment. Find an employment center near you at https://lnkd.in/gEKgD32H #WorkforceMonth #Workforce #UtahWorkforce #Utah #UtahJobs

The next statewide virtual job fair is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's not too late to register so visit jobs.utah.gov and sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gAvFM3yt

Smart Start tip of the week: Prepare a personal marketing message that highlights the type of job you’re looking for as well as your strengths, skills and achievements. Don’t be afraid to ask people in your network about possible job opportunities. Download the Smart Start guide to create your marketing message. https://lnkd.in/gzUeV_xc #JobSearch #UtahJobs #SmartStartTips

September is Workforce Development Month. Over the past year (July 2023-July 2024) we have served 41,122 employers and 853,201 job seekers. Throughout this month, we invite you to explore initiatives, resources and strategies designated to elevate your team's capabilities, foster innovation and drive your company's continued success. Learn more about how to explore and invest in creative and proactive business solutions for your business?by reading this month's Workforce Advantage newsletter https://lnkd.in/g928Aynr

Housing affordability is a top priority for Utahns and our administration. We’ve made strides to solve our housing crisis that should leave Utahns feeling optimistic including:? ?? In the 2024 legislative session, we recommended, and the legislature funded, over $360 million for homelessness and attainable housing. ?? We created a path for low-cost modular housing to be permitted in factories to save time and cost, which will produce more places to live and less expensive housing options for our state. ?? We set an aggressive goal to build 35,000 new starter homes in the next five years utilizing new financing and zoning tools. This afternoon at the Utah Housing Matters Conference, we discussed the progress we've made and what more we can do to tackle our housing crisis and make homeownership an attainable goal.

Smart Start tip of the week: Make a list of your network including family, friends, acquaintances and previous co-workers and supervisors who can help in your job search. With 80% of all jobs found through networking, employers rely on the people they know to help them find new employees. Check out the Smart Start guide for more tips to build your network. https://lnkd.in/gDJVzz5m #Career #Networking #JobSearch #SmartStartTips

Kennedy overcame academic challenges and uncertainty about her future with support from the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. Through VR, she explored career options, received academic accommodations and gained valuable experience in the communications field. Kennedy progressed from photojournalist to editor-in-chief of the student newspaper and is now pursuing her bachelor's degree with an internship at KSL. Her journey demonstrates the power of perseverance and the impact of VR in helping individuals achieve their career goals.

It’s Workforce Development Month! For the month of September, we will be spotlighting the variety of services & resources available to the state’s labor force and the businesses that hire them. Stay tuned! #WorkforceMonth #Workforce #UtahWorkforce #Utah #UtahJobs #NASWA

Join the Department of Workforce Services for the UCAT Open House on Thursday, September 5! At this event you can explore a wide range of assistive technologies designed to increase, maintain or improve the lives of people with disabilities. Staff from UCAT will be on hand to show you how they help Utahns with disabilities find the right technology to enable greater independence and a better quality of life. What is assistive technology (AT)? AT is any tool or system that empowers individuals with disabilities. This includes everything from communication devices to mobility aids. Assistive technology plays a vital role in many Utahn’s lives. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more. Join us at the UCAT Open House on September 5 from 3-6 p.m. at the Judy Ann Buffmire building, 1595 W. 500 South, Salt Lake City. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gjXGErhr