Building a Future-Ready Workforce
Innovative Education and Training Programs
Universities, Colleges, & Technical Schools
Salt Lake Technical College– As part of Salt Lake Community College, the programs provide technical education and skill-based training to foster high-demand skills and abilities sought out by employers.
Davis Technical College– Offers training in more than 30 programs in the schools of Business and Information Technology, construction, Health Professions, manufacturing, service professions, and transportation.
Neumont College of Computer Science– A private college specializing in computer science and technology degrees.
Eagle Gate College– A private institution offering programs in nursing, healthcare, and business.
Career Pathways and Skill Building
Department of Workforce Services: Provides job seekers with support in crafting a resume, applying for jobs, connecting to training opportunities, and child care resources.
Talent Ready Utah: Explore pathways in aerospace manufacturing, life sciences, aviation, construction, and diesel mechanics that prepare students with credentials needed to quickly advance in these industries.
Utah Works: Utah Works is a partnership with Talent Ready Utah and Salt Lake Community College that offers tuition-free training for the following programs: nursing assistant, composites technician, aerospace assembly, injection molding technician, and industrial automation.
Utah Career Center: Provides hands-on training and apprenticeships in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and HVACR. Upon completion, apprentices will receive a program completion certificate.
STEM Action Center Utah: A division of the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement tasked with advancing STEM education best practices in Utah.
Utah Women in Trades: Provides apprenticeships, skill-building workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities to women interested in pursuing for skilled trades.
Women Tech Council: A national organization driving women’s economic impact in tech by advancing programs from K-12 to the C-suite.
Recruitment & Training
Custom Fit Training: Custom Fit training money is used to help companies train their employees and is administered generally through state colleges and state applied technology centers.
On-the-Job Training: Offers reimbursement to employers who provide customized job training to participating employees
Apprenticeship Utah: The Registered Apprenticeship model allows you to build a pipeline of highly-skilled and highly-motivated workers while enhancing your bottom line.
Apprenti: Apprenti creates alternative pathways to access an array of tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages through the time-tested model of apprenticeship
CareerOneStop: A resource by the U.S. Department of Labor for businesses looking to hire, train, and retain skilled workforce. Employers can access labor market insights, explore grants and incentives for employee training, and find local workforce development programs.
