Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Innovative Education and Training Programs

Pathways and Collaborative Training

Talent Ready Utah: Serves career growth and organizational success by uniting employers, educators, and government in a collaborative, innovative ecosystem.

Women Tech Council: Focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, this initiative develops programs to support the pipeline from K-12 to executive roles.

Westpointe Workforce Training and Education Center: Gives students pursuing technical careers a unique one-stop education center in preparation for the workforce.

University of Utah Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute: Nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the University of Utah

Utah Mathematics Endorsement Project (UMEP): A statewide online course that raises the bar for secondary education teaching licenses.

Neumont University’s Enterprise Projects: National businesses supervise senior students as they deliver, test, and present a completed technical project.

Business Support and Development

Suazo Business Center: Committed to supporting minority-owned businesses in Utah, helping entrepreneurs build startups and manage daily operations.

Utah Microloan Fund and Training Program: Provides funding and training for small businesses.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Helps entrepreneurs start businesses or grow existing ones to the next level.

The Mill Entrepreneurship Center at Salt Lake Community College: A mentorship-driven program assisting innovative and scalable startups.