Making homeownership a reality just got a little easier in Layton. The At Home in Layton program continues to support qualified buyers by providing a $10,000 grant designed to cover down payments, closing costs, or...
Recent reports and economic studies highlight Layton, Utah, as a top-tier destination for business operations. The city’s value proposition is built on a unique cooperation between high-tech defense industries, a young workforce, and a lower-than-average...
Are you looking to break into the federal workforce but feeling overwhelmed by the application process? Most federal resumes are notoriously long and complex, but the Utah Department of Workforce Services can show you a...
The Ogden Air Logistics Complex is hosting an in-person hiring event for skilled craftspeople seeking rewarding, long-term careers. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for a fresh start in a high-impact industry, this...
Utah’s economic recovery continues to be one of the best in the nation, with two bright spots in construction and professional and business services, according to the most recent Roadmap to Prosperity Dashboard report for October. The report highlights Utah’s job growth, a dip in consumer confidence and a jobless claim rate actually below 2019 […]
Read more“Attracting and Retaining Employees” is the topic of Layton City’s October 2021 Small Business Seminar, slated for October 28 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The city’s Community and Economic Development department continues this popular business education series in less than two weeks, featuring Darren Rogers with the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The Wall […]
Read moreIn spite of difficulties brought on by the COVID pandemic, the outlook for Utah’s economy is bright. As national economic reports are coming in after the pandemic, Utah is still recognized as one of the strongest economies in the country. The Beehive state is still one of the best places to do business. Utah has […]
Read moreTraci Nickerson, a single mother, received the keys to her new home in Layton City yesterday, making her a homeowner for the first time. The home was built by Layton High School and Davis Technical College construction students. Nickerson and her two disabled adult boys were living in a two-bedroom duplex in Bountiful. She wrote […]
Read moreThe Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute revealed that Utah’s defense industry is a vital component of the state’s diverse economy — generating over $19 billion in economic activity. The state’s local defense industry currently supports around 211,000 jobs (a number that has nearly doubled since 2015). Credit for the most significant share of growth goes […]
Read moreThe state of Utah recently announced the launch of new apprenticeship programs found at apprenticeship.utah.gov — the state’s first all-inclusive apprenticeship website. Businesses are currently struggling to hire enough workers, and apprenticeships can help employers offer employees the opportunity to start right away and learn on the job. Apprenticeships are industry-driven, high-quality career pathways that […]
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