With a new year comes new job opportunities. And, for Workforce Services at least, a new tool to connect job seekers to openings in their area.

We’re announcing the Utah Jobs mobile app, which is now available for both Apple and Android phones. This new tool lets Utahns easily search jobs on their mobile device, target jobs by area and key searches, and add jobs to a favorites list. Users should set up an account with jobs.utah.gov for full access.

We hopeful that this new tool will be a valuable asset to aid job seekers in their search. For more information, click here.

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Workforce Services is on the front lines helping to ensure refugees are given the appropriate tools to effectively integrate in America and find employment that will provide financial stability for their families. More...