Salt Lake City— The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and its Talent Ready Utah team, in partnership with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), are pleased to announce that programs are now available for short-term workforce training.
During recent weeks, Utah institutions of higher education have been working vigorously to put in place short-term training programs that align with high-demand jobs across the state of Utah. These programs have been vetted through USHE and the Talent Ready Utah Center and are currently available for enrollment. To search for a program that meets individual needs and goals, participants can visit inutah.org/learn-work. Many of these innovative short-term programs are available tuition-free to assist Utahns in quickly returning to work in high-demand jobs.
“We’re excited to highlight short-term training programs that will allow individuals to gain skills and obtain a job using the skills they’ve learned,” said Val Hale, GOED’s executive director. “We encourage individuals to seek out training programs that interest them, providing an opportunity to reskill and re-enter the workforce.”
Programs offered through Learn & Work In Utah include high-demand skills in areas such as healthcare, information technology, business and finance, manufacturing, and technical training. The programs are available to students in a variety of online, in-person and hybrid formats.
“I am so proud of our institutions as they have been willing to adapt to provide short-term training programs beginning this fall,” said Dave R. Woolstenhulme, the state’s commissioner of higher education. “Education is critical to the sustainability of our economy. Being able to provide training to individuals who need it most is critical to skill-up and get people back to work.”
Please visit inutah.org/learn-work for more information.
About Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Under the direction of Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) provides resources and support for business creation, growth and recruitment, and drives increased tourism and film production in Utah. Talent Ready Utah, an initiative managed by GOED, develops industry and education partnerships to help build Utah’s workforce. Utilizing state resources and private sector contracts, GOED administers programs in economic areas that demonstrate the highest potential for development. Learn more at business.utah.gov or by calling (801) 538-8680.About Utah System of Higher Education
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is governed by the Utah Board of Higher Education and is comprised of Utah’s sixteen public colleges and universities. The CEO of USHE is the Commissioner of Higher Education. For more information, visit ushe.edu.