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Education has always been the gateway into the workforce. Whether it be trade school, college, or apprenticeship, completing the route results in a diploma or certificate that serves as verifiable proof of a skill. But what about types of education that don’t result in those documents that aid employment? “There are people who do work-based [...]
Utah’s economy is prospering. Even in times of recessions and pandemics, the state has remained prosperous, largely because of Utah’s commitment to creating a skilled workforce. Giving employees the skills they need to succeed is not only the most important part of the hiring process, but also a crucial step in strengthening our overall workforce. [...]
Entering the workforce can be hard for a number of reasons. Not only is the application and hiring process more complicated than ever before, it can also be exclusive and discriminatory. There are many groups of people who want to work but can’t because they have children, a criminal record, or a disability. Other groups [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber convened business leaders and community advocates on August 12, 2021, for a summit to address critical shortages in the workforce. The Workforce Summit included a keynote address by Commissioner David R. Woolstenhulme of the Utah System of Higher Education, which focused on the importance of removing obstacles that prevent Utahns from [...]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (August 16, 2021) – The Salt Lake Chamber convened business leaders and community advocates yesterday for a workforce summit to address critical shortages in the workforce. The summit included a keynote address by Commissioner David R. Woolstenhulme of the Utah System of Higher Education, followed by three panel discussions focused on [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Workforce Summit This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. As Utah’s unemployment rate hovers at 2.7% we are experiencing the challenges of a growing economy. The labor shortage is being felt across industries and finding enough talent or the right talent is causing ripples through the economy. [...]
