Occupational Skills Training Provider Application

If your school would like to become an approved training provider of training that leads to a specific occupational or professional degree or certificate, you’re in the right place.

How to Become an Occupational Skills Approved Training Provider:

• Your school must have been in business in Utah for at least one year from the date you apply for approval. And with the exception of Title IV institutions and government agencies, your school must be registered or registered as exempt as a post-secondary proprietary school with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection .
• Determine which application type matches your school or organization.
  • Are you a post-secondary institution that is eligible to receive federal funds under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965?
    Application A
  • Are you registered as a proprietary school with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection OR an approved facility with the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation OR a government agency?
    Application B
  • Are you already an Approved Training Provider with DWS and want to add a new program?
    Program Additions Application
    
• Download and complete the application.
• Mail the completed application with the required documents to:
  • Attn: Tara Connolly
    Department of Workforce Services – WDD
    140 East 300 South
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
    or email at dws_trainingproviders@utah.gov

Your completed application will be sent to the State Council for approval or denial. The application process may take 90 days or more to complete. DWS cannot pay for any costs incurred prior to approval.

Upon Approval

You will be required to prominently post the DWS Equal Opportunity Notice.

Placement of your school's information on our Occupational Skills Approved Provider List  will occur. DWS customers will choose which school best meets their needs and contact you if chosen.

If you have questions, please email dws_trainingproviders@utah.gov.