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Department of Workforce Services Press Releases

233 Press Releases
  • Published on March 4, 2024 - 17:01 GMT

    - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Mar. 7

    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 …

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  • Published on February 14, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

    - Town of Manila receives $3.5 million for sewer improvements

    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 …

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  • Published on February 14, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

    - Carbon County receives $283,000 grant for new emergency dispatch software

    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 …

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  • Published on February 14, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

    - Milford receives $1.9 million for wastewater improvements

    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 …

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  • Published on February 14, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

    - Aurora receives $880,000 for roadwork projects

    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 …

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  • Published on January 19, 2024 - 14:41 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: December 2023

    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, …

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  • Published on January 11, 2024 - 21:33 GMT

    - Utah Homelessness Council Strengthens Commitment with New Co-chair and Members

    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 …

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  • Published on January 11, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

    - Workforce Services Hosts Virtual Job Fair Jan. 11

    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 …

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  • Published on January 11, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

    - Volunteers Needed for Utah’s Statewide Point-in-Time Count

    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 …

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  • Published on January 3, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

    - New Adoption Tax Credit Available for 2023 Taxes

    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 …

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  • Published on December 22, 2023 - 14:48 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: November 2023

    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, …

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  • Published on December 1, 2023 - 21:57 GMT

    - State Awards Contract to Switchpoint for Microshelter Community

    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 …

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  • Published on November 17, 2023 - 14:48 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: October 2023

    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 …

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  • Published on November 15, 2023 - 19:55 GMT

    - Workforce Services names new director of Eligibility Services

    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 …

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  • Published on November 9, 2023 - 15:04 GMT

    - Workforce Services Hosts Apprenticeship Showcase and Job Fair Nov. 14

    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 …

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  • Published on October 31, 2023 - 15:52 GMT

    - Utah Virtual Job Fair Nov. 2

    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 …

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  • Published on October 20, 2023 - 13:31 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: September 2023

    SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 20, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for September 2023 increased an estimated 2.1% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 35,200 jobs since September 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1 …

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  • Published on September 21, 2023 - 21:35 GMT

    - Salt Lake County Winter Response Plan Finalized during Utah's Homelessness Council Meeting

    SALT LAKE CITY, September 21, 2023 — The Salt Lake County Winter Response Plan was finalized at today’s Utah Homelessness Council meeting. This plan is poised to offer indispensable shelter and support services to those experiencing homelessness across …

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  • Published on September 21, 2023 - 19:24 GMT

    - Golden Key Awards Celebrate Disability-inclusive Businesses

    SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2023) — Today, the Utah Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) will present the annual Golden Key Awards. These awards honor Utah businesses for their …

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  • Published on September 15, 2023 - 14:42 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: August 2023

    SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for August 2023 increased an estimated 2.5% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 41,400 jobs since August 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,725, …

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