
Each September our Veterans Services staff and other department leadership gather for the annual Veterans Training Conference to help them identify the best ways they can help veterans transition into the civilian workforce.
This year they met at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, UT and recognized five individuals who went above and beyond to serve veterans, military members and spouses who came into their offices seeking help. We’re proud of the way our staff members have served veterans in need. Read more about their efforts below. More...

After taking office, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed Executive Order 2021-4: Moving Jobs to Rural Utah to prioritize and encourage rural hiring. Along with other state agencies, the Department of Workforce Services has worked diligently to increase the number of job opportunities in rural Utah. Combined, these agencies have had an increase in rural employees of 590 people and a decrease in urban employees of 258. More...