Diane Curtis has worked for Vocational Rehabilitation for over 11 years. She is currently a supervising counselor in the Southern Utah District. Diane is known best for her genuine and caring approach to helping clients find success. Diane's contributions to USOR are many and as you can see by her responses below, she has a passion for the work we do. More...

Merle Stevens has worked with Disability Determination Services (DDS) for five years. Merle began her career as a DDS claims examiner and now works as a specialist who helps train new examiners. Merle uses her high level of expertise, compassion and encouragement to develop staff, provide them with support and set-them up for success. More...

As businesses struggle to hire enough workers, and as many Utahns are striving to earn a living wage, the state launched Apprenticeship Utah, a new initiative promoting apprenticeships. Apprenticeship Utah provides resources for businesses, future apprentices and educators including a new comprehensive website - apprenticeship.utah.gov, a public awareness campaign and the Utah Apprenticeship Network. Apprenticeships provide a way for employers to address the current worker shortage while building a skilled workforce. Apprentices get paid for on-the-job training and earn more over their whole career. More...