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2023 Press Releases

September 21, 2023 - Salt Lake County Winter Response Plan Finalized during Utah's Homelessness Council Meeting
September 21, 2023 - Golden Key Awards Celebrate Disability-inclusive Businesses
September 15, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: August 2023
September 5, 2023 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Sept. 7
September 1, 2023 - SNAP customers can have benefits that are fraudulently stolen replaced
August 18, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: July 2023
August 10, 2023 - Salt Lake County Winter Response Plan Accepted by State Office of Homeless Services
July 21, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: June 2023
July 11, 2023 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair July 13
June 29, 2023 - Utah Office of Homeless Services Releases Annual Data Report
June 16, 2023 - Duchesne County receives $3 million for road improvements
June 16, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: May 2023
June 15, 2023 - World Refugee Day to celebrate Utah’s 65,000 refugees
June 14, 2023 - Naturalization Ceremony for 98 new citizens kicks off World Refugee Week
June 13, 2023 - Town of Leamington receives $2.7 million for culinary water improvements
June 13, 2023 - St. George receives $10 million for a new parking structure to support the proposed new city hall
June 13, 2023 - Moab City receives $7.9 million for street improvement project
June 9, 2023 - World Refugee Day to celebrate Utah’s 65,000 refugees
June 2, 2023 - Workforce Services names new Refugee Services Office director
May 19, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: April 2023
May 1, 2023 - Utah’s Next Virtual Job Fair is May 4
April 28, 2023 - State awards $24 million for homeless services statewide
April 21, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: March 2023
April 11, 2023 - Gov. Cox Declares Community Development Week in Utah
April 6, 2023 - Gov. Cox and Pamela Atkinson advocate for Utahns experiencing homelessness by asking Utahns to donate on their state tax forms and online
March 24, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: February 2023
March 13, 2023 - The Utah Homelessness Council and Utah Office of Homeless Services launch state’s new strategic plan to address homelessness statewide
March 1, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: January 2023
February 27, 2023 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Mar. 2
February 13, 2023 - Delta City receives $7 million for wastewater improvements
February 13, 2023 - Castle Valley Special Service District receives $2.5 million for capital projects
February 13, 2023 - Heber Valley Special Service District receives $12.9 million for wastewater treatment facility upgrades
February 13, 2023 - Kane County receives $2.8 million for a new community center
February 13, 2023 - Vernal City receives $4.9 million for a waterline replacement
January 20, 2023 - Utah's Employment Summary: December 2022
January 19, 2023 - Volunteers Needed for Utah’s Annual Statewide Homeless Count
January 10, 2023 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Jan. 12
January 5, 2023 - Two Federal Pandemic Emergency Assistance Programs Ending

2022 Press Releases

December 16, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: November 2022
November 18, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: October 2022
November 10, 2022 - Apprenticeship Utah Summit and Job Fair Nov. 15
October 31, 2022 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Nov. 3
October 24, 2022 - Zion Mountain Local Service District received $9.2 million in funding for a water reclamation facility
October 24, 2022 - Wasatch Fire District receives $14.2 million in funding for a new fire station
October 24, 2022 - Emery County Fire Protection Special Service District receives $1.6 million in funding for four new pumper trucks
October 24, 2022 - Richfield City receives $2.5 million grant for water improvements
October 24, 2022 - Roosevelt City receives grants for State Street reconstruction and a new sports complex
October 21, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: September 2022
October 10, 2022 - $66 Million in Mortgage Assistance Available for Eligible Utahns Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 29, 2022 - Golden Key Awards Honor Businesses for Hiring People with Disabilities
September 16, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: August 2022
September 12, 2022 - The Utah Office of Homeless Services Announces $55 Million in Affordable Housing Funding Awarded
August 29, 2022 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair September 1
August 19, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: July 2022
August 17, 2022 - Back-to-school child care resources available for families
August 10, 2022 - Applications for $2,000 child care worker bonus close in three weeks
July 22, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: June 2022
July 12, 2022 - State of Utah announces $2,000 bonus for child care workers
July 5, 2022 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair July 7
June 22, 2022 - The Utah Office of Homeless Services Releases Annual Data Report
June 17, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: May 2022
June 14, 2022 - World Refugee Day in-person events return after two-year pandemic hiatus
May 25, 2022 - Department of Workforce Services names new division director of Workforce Research and Analysis
May 20, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: April 2022
May 5, 2022 - Vernal City receives $4.9 million for downtown street and utility improvements
May 5, 2022 - Utah Interpreter Program Celebrates 30 Years of Service
May 3, 2022 - Kane County Water Conservancy District receives $1.2 million for land acquisition
May 3, 2022 - Salina receives $13.9 million for wastewater improvements
May 3, 2022 - Mona receives $50,000 for water system improvements
May 2, 2022 - Utah’s Virtual Job Fair May 5
April 15, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: March 2022
April 11, 2022 - Gov. Cox Declares Community Development Week in Utah
March 18, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: February 2022
March 15, 2022 - Utah’s largest community job fair Mar. 22
March 9, 2022 - The Utah Homelessness Council and Utah Impact Partnership Announce First Collaborative Funding Match
March 2, 2022 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair March 3
March 2, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: January 2022
March 1, 2022 - Open House Highlights Services for the Blind and visually Impaired Thursday, March 3
February 9, 2022 - State Seeking Community Input on Homeless Funding
January 21, 2022 - Utah's Employment Summary: December 2021
January 13, 2022 - Volunteers Needed for Utah’s Statewide Homeless Count
January 11, 2022 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair Offers Thousands of Openings Jan. 13

2021 Press Releases

December 17, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: November 2021
December 6, 2021 - Utah hits $100 million in pandemic rental assistance distributed
November 19, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: October 2021
November 12, 2021 - Utah Virtual Apprenticeship and Job Fair November 18
November 2, 2021 - Utahns eligible for HEAT now qualify for water assistance
October 22, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: September 2021
October 14, 2021 - Individuals and Business Leaders Recognized for Hiring People with Disabilities
October 5, 2021 - Gov. Cox Recognizes 100 Years of Vocational Rehabilitation in Utah
October 5, 2021 - Utah’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair is October 7
September 30, 2021 - Trade Act benefits available for laid off workers
September 22, 2021 - Department of Workforce Services names new director of Workforce Research and Analysis
September 17, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: August 2021
September 8, 2021 - ABLE Utah Accounts Allow Individuals with Disabilities to Save and Invest Without Losing Benefits
September 1, 2021 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair September 2
August 20, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: July 2021
August 11, 2021 - State launches Apprenticeship Utah
August 5, 2021 - Department of Workforce Services names new director of adjudications
July 28, 2021 - Utah Office of Homeless Services Releases Annual Report on Homelessness
July 16, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: June 2021
July 13, 2021 - Department of Workforce Services announces new chief of veteran services
July 8, 2021 - Utah households may get relief from HEAT
July 6, 2021 - Utah Virtual Job Fair July 8
June 17, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: May 2021
June 15, 2021 - Naturalization Ceremony for 14 refugees kicks off World Refugee Week
June 10, 2021 - Governor, Lt. Governor to welcome new U.S. citizens during World Refugee Week naturalization ceremony
June 1, 2021 - Workforce Services Partners with Utah Colleges For Virtual Career Fair
May 21, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: April 2021
May 17, 2021 - New Workforce Services campaign aims to help Utahns find better career and education options
May 5, 2021 - Department of Workforce Services names new assistant deputy director and Unemployment Insurance Division director
April 29, 2021 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair May 6
April 29, 2021 - Workforce Services appoints new Housing and Community Development Division director
April 26, 2021 - Summer child care grants: April 2021
April 16, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: March 2021
April 8, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 28 - April 3)
April 1, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 21 - 27)
March 29, 2021 - P-EBT food assistance program to help feed Utah families
March 25, 2021 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair to Offer Thousands of Openings
March 25, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 14 - 20)
March 19, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: February 2021
March 18, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 7 - 13)
March 15, 2021 - Online Applications Now Open for $215 Million in Rental Assistance
March 11, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Feb 28 - March 6)
March 9, 2021 - New resource available for finding high quality child care in Utah
March 4, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Feb 21 - 27)
March 3, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: January 2021
March 2, 2021 - Over 100 Employers Hiring at Utah Virtual Job Fair March 4
March 1, 2021 - New Rental Assistance Application to Launch March 15
February 25, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Feb 14 - 20)
February 18, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Feb 7 - 13)
February 11, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Jan 31 - Feb 6)
February 4, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Jan 24 - 30)
January 28, 2021 - Thousands of Jobs Available at Utah Virtual Job Fair February 4
January 28, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Jan 17 - 23)
January 26, 2021 - Department of Workforce Services Names New Communication Director
January 22, 2021 - Utah's Employment Summary: December 2020
January 21, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Jan 10 - 16)
January 14, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Jan 3 - 9)
January 13, 2021 - Workforce Services Appoints New Deputy Director
January 7, 2021 - Extended Unemployment Benefits Through the Continued Assistance Act now Available to Utahns
January 7, 2021 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Dec. 27 - Jan 2)

2020 Press Releases

December 23, 2020 - Workforce Services names new Office of Child Care director
December 22, 2020 - Federal Unemployment Benefits will be Extended into the First Quarter of 2021
December 18, 2020 - Utah's Employment Summary: November 2020
December 17, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Dec. 6 - 12)
December 15, 2020 - Utah Employers Recognized for Commitment to Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans in the Workplace
December 10, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (Nov. 29 - Dec. 5)
December 3, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (November 22-28)
November 25, 2020 - New GIS Guide Helps Rural Towns
November 20, 2020 - Utah's Employment Summary: October 2020
November 19, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (November 8-14)
November 12, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (November 1-7)
November 6, 2020 - Utah virtual apprenticeship fair Nov. 10
November 5, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (October 25 - 31)
October 26, 2020 - Utah Virtual Job Fair October 29
October 22, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (October 11 - 17)
October 16, 2020 - Utah's Employment Summary: September 2020
October 15, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (October 4 - 10)
October 8, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (September 27- October 3)
October 1, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (September 20-26)
September 30, 2020 - What are the hottest jobs available?
September 24, 2020 - U.S. Department of Labor honors Utah as top-performing state for unemployment operations
September 24, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (September 13-19)
September 21, 2020 - Job Seekers Invited to Statewide Virtual Job Fair Sept. 24
September 17, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (September 6-12)
September 10, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (August 30-September 5)
September 8, 2020 - New grant program available to support families navigating remote learning
September 3, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (August 23-29)
August 27, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (August 16-22)
August 25, 2020 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair August 27
August 20, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (August 9-15)
August 17, 2020 - Lost Wages Assistance Program Approved for Utah
August 13, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (August 2-8)
August 12, 2020 - Utah’s annual homelessness report demonstrates need for affordable housing options statewide
August 6, 2020 - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching for Utahns
August 6, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (July 26-August 1)
August 5, 2020 - Online purchasing now available for Utah SNAP recipients
August 5, 2020 - Updates to $20 million rental assistance program
August 3, 2020 - Pandemic-EBT food assistance application now available for Utah children
July 30, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (July 19-25)
July 28, 2020 - Third Statewide Virtual Job Fair July 30
July 23, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (July 12-18)
July 16, 2020 - Utah approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
July 16, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (July 5-11)
July 9, 2020 - Federal pandemic food assistance program approved for Utah
July 9, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (June 28-July 4)
July 2, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (June 21-27)
June 26, 2020 - Statewide Virtual Job Fair to Offer More than 1,000 Positions
June 25, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (June 14-20)
June 18, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (June 7-13)
June 11, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 31-June 6)
June 4, 2020 - Eligible SNAP recipients to receive extension of maximum allotment benefits
June 4, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 24-30)
May 28, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 17-23)
May 27, 2020 - One Utah Child Care for essential employees concludes end of June
May 21, 2020 - Extended unemployment benefits now available to Utahns
May 21, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 10-16)
May 19, 2020 - Summer 2020 Supplemental Grants created to assist Utah’s summer programs for children
May 14, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 3-9)
May 11, 2020 - Rental Assistance Program Launches Today
May 7, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (April 26-May 2)
April 30, 2020 - Unemployment claimants must return to work after suitable offers
April 30, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (April 19-25)
April 23, 2020 - Eligible SNAP recipients to receive additional food assistance benefits due to COVID-19
April 23, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (April 12-18)
April 16, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (April 5-11)
April 15, 2020 - Child Care Operations Grant program created to assist Utah’s child care system
April 15, 2020 - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program available to Utahns
April 9, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 29-April 4)
April 8, 2020 - $600 federal stimulus program is now available to Utahns
April 7, 2020 - Department of Workforce Services provides additional Unemployment Insurance resources
April 2, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 22-28)
March 31, 2020 - Impact of federal stimulus package in Utah
March 30, 2020 - One Utah Child Care created to assist Utah’s essential employees
March 26, 2020 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (March 15-21)
March 25, 2020 - Workforce Services launches virtual workshop for laid-off workers
February 26, 2020 - Governor Herbert and homeless advocates encourage Utahns to support homeless services on their tax forms
January 10, 2020 - County pilot programs across the state begin to see successes in addressing intergenerational poverty

2019 Press Releases

December 19, 2019 - Workforce Services Appoints New Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Director
November 21, 2019 - Salt Lake area homeless system prepared to serve homeless individuals through winter
November 18, 2019 - Utah Collects Less from Employers for Sixth Consecutive Year
November 8, 2019 - Utah apprenticeship programs change and grow in 2019
November 7, 2019 - Landlords respond to call to action to help house homeless people
October 3, 2019 - Utah releases annual report on intergenerational poverty in the state
September 30, 2019 - Workforce Services, USBE partner to help CTE students connect to jobs, education paths
September 11, 2019 - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance operations recognized as a top-performing program nationally
August 21, 2019 - Utah Employers Honored for Leading the Way in Supporting Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans
August 15, 2019 - Workforce Services Appoints New Commissioner of Apprenticeships
July 18, 2019 - Utah funds more than $1 million in grants for workforce development
July 2, 2019 - Workforce Services appoints new Workforce Research and Analysis Division director
June 7, 2019 - Utah Women in the Economy Commission gains three new lawmakers
May 31, 2019 - Governor receives lifetime achievement award from refugee community
May 14, 2019 - Workforce Services appoints new Workforce Development Division director
April 29, 2019 - Homeless resource center partners aim to get ‘100 More Housed’ during transition
March 26, 2019 - One million dollars in Talent Ready Utah grants to build industry and education partnerships available
March 5, 2019 - Utah's largest community job fair coming to Provo March 13
February 20, 2019 - Governor Herbert encourages Utahns to support homeless services on their tax forms
January 22, 2019 - Volunteers Needed for Utah’s Statewide Homeless Count

2018 Press Releases

November 26, 2018 - 2019 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates for Utah Employers Announced
November 1, 2018 - H.E.A.T. program can help Utah households pay heating and energy costs
October 24, 2018 - Workforce Services hires new chief of Veterans Services
October 16, 2018 - Local Businesses Honored with Golden Key Awards for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
October 1, 2018 - Utah releases annual report on families experiencing intergenerational poverty in the state
September 25, 2018 - Shelter the Homeless announces decision to sell the downtown shelter to the state
September 20, 2018 - Utah recognized nationally as a top-performing state for Unemployment Insurance operations
September 20, 2018 - Workforce Services director becomes president of national board
August 30, 2018 - Utah funds $900,000 in grants for addressing intergenerational poverty in local communities
August 20, 2018 - Utah businesses named on 2018 Disability Equality Index for supporting disabilities in the workplace
August 8, 2018 - Annual report: statewide homelessness numbers remain steady
July 16, 2018 - Utah's Department of Workforce Services partners with Moab employer  to hire and train local talent
June 26, 2018 - Utah funds more than $1.8 million in grants for workforce development
April 24, 2018 - New study of Utah’s “core IT” sector highlights high-wage jobs for a broad spectrum of educational attainment Report reveals growth in core IT is "Utah-grown and Utah-educated"
April 11, 2018 - Nation’s drug czar visits Utah to see Sober Living program
February 20, 2018 - Workforce Services Appoints New Leader of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing