Looking for a new job can seem like an overwhelming process. But remember that most people have multiple careers throughout their life, so job-seeking is normal! If you take it one step at a time it’s much more manageable. Here are five easy steps to help your job search.
Step 1: Have a plan
What kind of work, schedule, and pay are you looking for? Write down your short-term goals and long-term goals. Long-term goals relate to your overall career aspirations, whereas short-term goals include things like sending a resume to two companies today.More...

We’ve fielded some questions recently about the strength of the Utah economy, in part spurred by President Barack Obama’s visit to discuss jobs. In addition to the messages we’ve all become accustomed to — stellar job growth, low unemployment, and diverse opportunities — there’s another piece that sometimes goes unnoticed: the ability of our state to tackle more complex issues when our economy is strong. For today's "Workforce Wednesday" blog, we want to dive a little deeper into what that means for Utah. More...
Congratulation to our graduates of the Pre-Literate Refugee English Skills Training/Work Readiness English as a Second Language (PREST and WRESL) programs.
Students enrolling in these programs spend six hours in ESL and work skills instruction daily. Partnering with Granite Peaks and the Asian Association of Utah since 2013, we are able to serve more than 25 students in each program.More...