SALT LAKE CITY, April 2, 2024 — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has officially proclaimed April as Community Development Month in the state of Utah. This declaration underscores the vital role of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a crucial source …
SALT LAKE CITY (March 22, 2024) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for February 2024 increased an estimated 1.9% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 32,600 jobs since February 2023. Utah’s current job count stands at 1, …
SALT LAKE CITY (March 12, 2024) — The Utah Department of Workforce Services announced the hire of Ben Crabb as its new chief economist. Crabb will replace Mark Knold, who is retiring in April 2024. “I’m excited to have Ben step into the role of chief …
SALT LAKE CITY (March 6, 2024) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for January 2024 increased an estimated 1.9% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 32,100 jobs since January 2023. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,720 …
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 4, 2024) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair, Thursday, Mar. 7. More than 50 Utah employers will participate in the free online event. Employers at the event are hiring for nearly 1,500 …
Salt Lake City (Feb. 14, 2024) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $2,628,000 grant and a $877,000 low-interest loan for sewer improvements in Manila. At the Feb. 1, 2024, CIB meeting, the board also approved funding for the following …
Salt Lake City (Feb. 14, 2024) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has granted $283,000 for the purchase of countywide emergency dispatch software for the Carbon County Sheriff, Price Police, Helper Police, East Carbon Police, and Wellington …
Salt Lake City (Feb. 14, 2024) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $986,000 grant and a $986,000 low-interest loan for a wastewater improvement project at the Feb. 1, 2024, meeting. “We recognize the pressing importance of enhancing our …
Salt Lake City (Feb. 14, 2024) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $480,000 grant and a $400,000 low-interest loan for a road resurfacing project in Aurora. At the Feb. 1, 2024, CIB meeting, the board also approved funding for the …
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19, 2024) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for December 2023 increased an estimated 1.7% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 28,900 jobs since December 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1, …
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 11, 2024) — Today, the Utah Homelessness Council Executive Committee gathered to welcome three new members and announced a new co-chair. The Utah Impact Partnership appointed current member Randy Shumway as co-chair alongside Whitney …
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 8, 2024) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair, Thursday, Jan. 11. Approximately 75 Utah employers will participate in the free online event. Employers are hiring for thousands of open …
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 11, 2024) - The statewide annual count of Utahns experiencing homelessness will take place on the mornings of Jan. 25-27, 2024. Local communities across Utah need the help of volunteers to survey people early in the mornings on Jan. 25 …
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 3, 2024) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services in partnership with the Utah State Tax Commission began accepting applications for the new Adoption Tax Credit certification. In 2023, the Utah Legislature passed the Adoption Tax …
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 22, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for November 2023 increased an estimated 2.0% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 34,700 jobs since November 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1, …
SALT LAKE CITY, December 1, 2023 — In collaboration with Salt Lake City, Utah's Office of Homeless Services has selected Switchpoint as the operator for the temporary microshelter community, marking a significant milestone as Utah introduces its first …
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 17, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for October 2023 increased an estimated 2.2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 38,200 jobs since October 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,742 …
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 15, 2023) — The Department of Workforce Services has named Muris Prses as director of the Eligibility Services Division, which determines eligibility statewide for supportive programs including SNAP, child care, Medicaid and financial …
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 9, 2023) – To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting its annual Apprenticeship Showcase and Job Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Job …
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 31, 2023) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair, Thursday, Nov. 2. Nearly 50 Utah employers will participate in the free online event. Employers are hiring for thousands of open positions …
