Family friendly programs for employers

14. June 2023

In his Utah Home plan, Gov. Cox recognizes Utahns as some of the most generous, innovative, and hard-working individuals in the world. The plan emphasizes the importance of investing in Utah's people and expanding opportunities for them, particularly in supporting vulnerable families. It says, “We must invest in future generations and ensure opportunity for all.” More...


Educating the Future Generation

24. May 2023


Apprenticeship insights. Apprenticeship Utah.
Commissioner's Corner.
Photo of Utah's Commissioner on Apprenticeships Melisa Stark.Teacher Appreciation Week was May 8-12, 2023. Teachers are called many things: educators, mentors, instructors, etc. No matter what they are called, we can all agree they truly have an influence on lives both inside and outside of the classroom. Everyone can recall at least one teacher, if not more, who has profoundly impacted their life. Teachers are the rock stars of education and work tirelessly to enrich the lives of the next generation. More...


Utah's Employment Summary: April 2023

19. May 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.

April’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.3%. Approximately 41,300 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s March unemployment rate is unrevised at 2.4%. The April national unemployment rate moved down one notch to 3.4%. More...