Talent Ready Utah (TRU)

We’re excited to celebrate the launch of STEM Century: It Takes a Village to Raise a 21st Century Graduate – Utah Edition! This collaborative book, led by the Utah STEM Action Center and 21stCenturyEd, showcases how Utah’s education, industry, and community partners are working together to elevate STEM education statewide. A special shoutout to Vic Hockett, Associate Commissioner, Talent Ready Utah, and Sidni Lloyd-Shorter,PsyD Talent Ready Utah Board Member, for their contributions to this important effort. Featured contributors include: Club Ability Women Tech Council Utah Afterschool Network Utah Valley University Davis School District-Utah Alpine School District Utah Black Chamber BioHive Utah Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) University of Utah Utah State University Mountainland Technical College Thanksgiving Point Utah State Board of Education Support the launch and help us hit the bestseller list—download a digital copy for just $2.99: https://a.co/d/eUmgQaQ It truly takes a village. #TalentReadyUtah #STEMCentury #UtahSTEM #STEMEducation #WorforceDevelopment

Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day! ???? Myriad Genetics, in partnership with BioHive and WITS, invites you to a special International Women’s Day celebration on March 6th at 4:30 PM! Come connect, celebrate, and empower the incredible women driving innovation in life sciences. Let’s recognize their contributions and inspire the next generation of leaders! #TalentReadyUtah #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #LifeSciences #BioHive #WITS #EmpowerWomen

If you are an educator or know a high school educator, don’t miss this opportunity! We have some funding for travel support for educators to bring their high school students from Utah to SUU Campus! We are hosting the cybersecurity/IT conference on SUU Campus for high school students on May 3rd. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Please complete the short survey attached. https://lnkd.in/gmJa5G92 It has the details as well as the opportunities including funding.This is just the initial survey, more details to come! Shalini Kesar, Ph.D. Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Utah Jimmy McDonough Talent Ready Utah (TRU) Talent Ready Utah Center SUU SUCCESS Academy Iron County School District SUU CSIA

We are excited for BioHive Week 2025. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Strider Technologies for being recognized as the Intermountain Intelligence, Industry, and Security Consortium (I3SC) Outstanding Industry Partner for 2025! Strider’s commitment to this Deep Tech initiative, funded by Talent Ready Utah, is helping shape the future of Utah’s workforce by preparing individuals for high-demand careers in defense and intelligence. Their partnership strengthens industry-education collaboration, ensuring Utah remains at the forefront of innovation and national security talent development. We’re grateful for industry leaders like Strider Technologies who invest in the next generation. If your organization is looking to make an impact, now is the time to get involved! #TalentReadyUtah #DeepTech #WorkforceInnovation #I3SC #UtahJobs #StriderFellows

Talent Ready Utah is excited and proud to support the OutreachMAD Project 2.0. If you are in Southern Utah and interested in supporting this amazing initiative, please reach out to Shalini Kesar, Ph.D.

?? Bridging the Gap Between Education and Workforce in Utah ?? A recent Yahoo News article shines a spotlight on a critical challenge: aligning higher education with industry needs. At Talent Ready Utah, we’re tackling this head-on. By fostering innovative partnerships between the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and industry leaders, we’re ensuring Utah’s students graduate with the skills employers demand. The result? A stronger workforce and a brighter future for our state. Why it matters: ?? Empowering students with in-demand skills. ?? Collaborating with industry to drive innovation. ?? Establishing Utah as a national leader in workforce development. Let’s keep the conversation going on how education can better prepare students for career success while fueling economic growth. Check out the article and share your thoughts below! https://lnkd.in/ghNZaD7h #TalentReadyUtah #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEdInnovation #UtahEducation #FutureOfWork #TalentReadyUtah #HigherEducation #SkillsGap #EducationInnovation #IndustryPartnerships #UtahWorkforce #EconomicGrowth #EducationToEmployment #SkillsForSuccess #CareerReadiness #CollegeToCareer #NationalLeadership #UtahHigherEd

?? Spotlight on Innovation at Utah State University ?? Utah State University's Center for Anticipatory Intelligence (CAI), a program funded by Talent Ready Utah's Deep Tech Initiative, is shaping the future of national security and intelligence. Through immersive crisis simulations, CAI students are gaining hands-on experience and building critical skills to address global challenges. We’re proud to support programs like this that prepare Utah students for impactful careers in emerging industries. ?? Read more about CAI's groundbreaking work: https://buff.ly/3ZDSmz2 #TalentReadyUtah #DeepTechInitiative #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #NationalSecurity #UtahInnovation

?? Happy Holidays from Talent Ready Utah! ?? As we prepare to wrap up another successful year, we want to express our gratitude to all our partners, educators, and industry leaders who help build Utah’s workforce of tomorrow. Your dedication and collaboration make our mission possible. Here’s to an exciting new year of opportunities and achievements together! #TalentReadyUtah #HappyHolidays #WorkforceDevelopment #Gratitude

Utah employers have spoken! A new workforce alignment study commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE)'s Talent Ready Utah reveals critical insights into the evolving needs of our economy. Employers value graduates' technical skills but emphasize the need for stronger durable skills like communication and work ethic. Talent Ready Utah is committed to connecting education and industry to address these skill gaps. ?? Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3OZ8QwU #TalentReadyUtah #WorkforceAlignment #UtahEconomy #HigherEducation #durableskills #powerskills #softskills #UtahBusiness #UtahWorkforce