Future and Current Students
Are you interested in receiving financial help to go to school?
DWS may be able to assist you in paying for training and related expenses.
- You can apply online by logging into your job seeker account and clicking on “Apply for training”.
- Or you can visit your local DWS office.
School and Program Selection When DWS is Paying for Your Tuition
Depending on the type of funds that you receive from DWS, there may be restrictions on the program of study that you enroll in and the school that you attend.
You may need to select an occupation in demand from the following lists. If you need more information, talk with your Employment Counselor.
- Bear River Service Area
- Castle Country, Southeast, Uintah Basin Service Areas
- Central Utah Service Areas
- Mountainland, Wasatch Front North and Wasatch Front South Service Areas
- Southwest Service Area
To know what Service Area you are in, see the Service Area Map
Once you select a program of study, you may be required to select a school from the following lists:
- For Adult High School/GED preparation, English as a Second Language, tutoring or other basic education – Basic Education Approved Training Provider List.
- For training with a specific occupation or degree in mind – Occupational Skills Approved Training Provider List.
Are you interested in help with career planning to help you become a successful adult?
If you are between the ages of 14 – 21 and would like information about the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth program, inquire at the DWS office in your community.
Resources are available to help eligible young people with career planning and success. Some of the services that are available are:
- Help with staying in school, learning better study skills, tutoring
- Opportunities for alternative school services
- Summer jobs that link what you learn in school to your career plans
- Work experience at real businesses
- Financial help to go to post-secondary school
- Leadership opportunities
- Mentoring from adults who care about your success
- Support such as help with transportation, child care, tools, uniforms, etc.
- Guidance counseling and substance abuse prevention and treatment
- Incentives (money) for setting and achieving goals
- Follow-up services
Employment and Training MasterCard
Once approved, DWS will send you an Employment and Training MasterCard. You will make most purchases using this card. You can view account information, frequently asked questions, privacy policy, etc. by clicking on the link below.
Additional Training Resources
- Do you need help planning your career?
- Are you interested in Apprenticeship programs in Utah?
- Do you want to receive training in green and renewable energy through the State Energy Sector Partnership Grant (SESP)?
- Has DWS determined you are eligible for Trade Act Assistance?
Schools, Tutors, Colleges, Universities
Are you interested in providing training to DWS customers?
If you are a school, or individual providing tutoring and want to train DWS customers you must first be approved by DWS.
- To provide training in a specific occupation or degree you must complete this application.
- To provide training in Adult High School/GED preparation, English as a Second Language, youth tutoring or other basic education you must complete this application.
Report Access
Schools approved by DWS can access reports on student data including amount paid and expected to be paid. To access these reports you will need your provider number.