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Department of Workforce Services Press Releases

281 Press Releases
  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 20:13 GMT

    - Naturalization Ceremony for 98 new citizens kicks off World Refugee Week

    SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2023) –– To kick off World Refugee Week, 98 individuals, including several refugees, became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Utah State Capitol today. After completing all of the rigorous requirements to become …

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  • Published on June 9, 2023 - 19:18 GMT

    - World Refugee Day to celebrate Utah’s 65,000 refugees

    SALT LAKE CITY (June 10, 2023) — Utahns will celebrate the state’s 65,000 refugees during World Refugee Day June 16 and 17 at Big Cottonwood Regional Park (4300 S. 1300 E., Millcreek). Families can enjoy free activities, music and entertainment, …

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  • Published on June 2, 2023 - 19:37 GMT

    - Workforce Services names new Refugee Services Office director

    SALT LAKE CITY (June 2, 2023) — The Department of Workforce Services has named Mario Kljajo as new director of the Refugee Services Office. Kljajo, a refugee from Bosnia who came to the U.S. in 1997, will step in to replace Asha Parekh, who has led Utah’s …

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  • Published on May 19, 2023 - 13:55 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: April 2023

    SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2023)  — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for April 2023 increased an estimated 2.6% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 43,500 jobs since April 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,720,300 …

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  • Published on May 1, 2023 - 14:49 GMT

    - Utah’s Next Virtual Job Fair is May 4

    SALT LAKE CITY (May 1, 2023) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair, Thursday, May 4. 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 April 28, 2023 - 14:05 GMT

    - State awards $24 million for homeless services statewide

    Organization Project Name(s) Bear River Association of Governments BRAG - Hotel/Motel Emergency Shelter Bear River Association of Governments BRAG - State Rapid Rehousing Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center CCW-Canyon Creek Services (Emergency Shelter) …

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  • Published on April 21, 2023 - 13:56 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: March 2023

    SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2003)  — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for March 2023 increased an estimated 2.7% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 44,100 jobs since March 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,705, …

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  • Published on April 6, 2023 - 20:59 GMT

    - Gov. Cox and Pamela Atkinson advocate for Utahns experiencing homelessness by asking Utahns to donate on their state tax forms ...

    SALT LAKE CITY (April 6, 2023) —  Following today’s visit to Geraldine E. King Women’ s Resource Center, an emergency shelter for women in and around Salt Lake City, Gov. Spencer J. Cox encouraged Utahns to give to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund …

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  • Published on March 24, 2023 - 15:43 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: February 2023

    SALT LAKE CITY (March 24, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for February 2023 increased an estimated 2.8% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 46,000 jobs since February 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1, …

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  • Published on March 14, 2023 - 16:12 GMT

    - The Utah Homelessness Council and Utah Office of Homeless Services launch state’s new strategic plan to address homelessness ...

    SALT LAKE CITY —  Today, The Utah Homelessness Council and Utah Office of Homeless Services kicked off the state’s new strategic plan to address homelessness across the state.  State legislation passed in 2021 charged the Utah Homelessness Council and the …

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  • Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:15 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: January 2023

    SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for January 2023 increased an estimated 2.8% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 46,400 jobs since January 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,680,400. January’s …

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  • Published on February 27, 2023 - 16:48 GMT

    - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Mar. 2

    SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 27, 2023) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair, Thursday, Mar. 2. More than 60 Utah employers will participate in the free online event. Employers are hiring for thousands of open …

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  • Published on February 13, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    - Vernal City receives $4.9 million for a waterline replacement

    Salt Lake City (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $2,881,000 grant and a $2,087,000 low-interest loan for a waterline replacement in Vernal City. “Providing safe water systems is key to ensuring our communities thrive …

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  • Published on February 13, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    - Kane County receives $2.8 million for a new community center

    Salt Lake City (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $339,795 grant and a $2,493,000 low-interest loan to build a community outreach center in Kane County. At the Feb. 2, 2023, CIB meeting, the board also approved funding …

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  • Published on February 13, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    - Heber Valley Special Service District receives $12.9 million for wastewater treatment facility upgrades

    Salt Lake City (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $12,909,000 low-interest loan for wastewater treatment improvements at the facility located in Midway. “Ensuring we have adequate sewer systems is a key component to …

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  • Published on February 13, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    - Castle Valley Special Service District receives $2.5 million for capital projects

    Salt Lake City (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $1,0184,000 grant and a $1,391,000 low-interest loan for consolidated capital projects, which include street improvements, drainage improvements, and water system …

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  • Published on February 13, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    - Delta City receives $7 million for wastewater improvements

    Salt Lake City (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $2,437,000 grant and a $4,950,000 low-interest loan for wastewater improvements in Delta. At the Feb. 2, 2023, CIB meeting, the board also approved funding for the …

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  • Published on January 20, 2023 - 15:21 GMT

    - Utah's Employment Summary: December 2022

    SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 20, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for December 2022 increased an estimated 2.4% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 40,100 jobs since December 2021. Utah’s current job count stands at 1, …

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  • Published on January 20, 2023 - 03:43 GMT

    - Volunteers Needed for Utah’s Annual Statewide Homeless Count

    Jan. 19, 2023 (SALT LAKE CITY) The statewide annual count of people experiencing homelessness will be held Jan. 26 - 28, 2023.  Local communities across Utah need the help of volunteers to survey people early in the mornings on Jan. 26, 27 and 28 to find …

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  • Published on January 10, 2023 - 17:28 GMT

    - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Jan. 12

    SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 10, 2023) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is partnering with Silicon Slopes to host a virtual job fair, Thursday, Jan. 12. About 100 Utah employers will participate in the free online event. Employers are hiring for …

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