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Utah Department of Workforce Services: Hot Jobs in Utah 47G Site

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | aerospace, cyber, defense, Hot Jobs in Utah, manufacturing, Utah Department of Workforce Service, Utah’s 47G association

The Utah Department of Workforce Service recently partnered with Utah’s 47G association (Utah Aerospace and Defense) to provide and additional “Hot Jobs in Utah” web portal and service. This new offering features the latest exciting job openings with Utah’s prominent aerospace, defense, cyber, and manufacturing companies. Leaders with 47G help promote companies that increase Utah’s […]

Davis County, Layton City Combine Home Down Payment Assistance

Community Development, Economic News | Davis County, home down payment assistance, home ownership assistance loan, Layton City

Home prices in the past few years have markedly increased throughout the state. Davis County leaders recognized this unprecedented challenge to home ownership and recently created a helpful program to assist low-to-moderate-income households purchase a home they otherwise would never be able to afford. Income qualified individuals and households looking to purchase a home in […]

Utah Achieves Top Ranking in “2023 Happiest States in America”

Community Development, Economic News, Outdoor Recreation | community, family values, Happiest States in America, low cost of living, Utah, Utah economy, Utah outdoors, WalletHub

Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in WalletHub’s “2023 Happiest States in America” report. Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer, said: “Even though people across the U.S. are facing difficult times, the state in which you live may have an impact on how happy you are. In this study, WalletHub drew upon the findings of ‘happiness’ […]

Heroic America: Remembering the 9/11 Tragedy

Business Resources and Information, Community Development | 2001, 9/11, 9/11 victims, al-Qaeda, first responders, patriotism, preparedness, public safety, September 11, terrorism

The September 11, 2001 attacks were a tragedy that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, caused over 25,000 injuries, and forever changed the course of American history. The attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist events by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States. The Federal Government estimates these attacks also […]

Department of Workforce Services Announces Weekly Free Job Skills Workshops

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | career coach, job search success strategies, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Virtual Job Skills Training, virtual workshop

Finding a job you love is an important part of your career success, and the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is here to help. If you’re currently looking to enhance your career with an exciting new opportunity, DWS recently announced its upcoming virtual workshop with job-seekers like you in mind. The staff at DWS […]

Discover Different Exciting Industries at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair September 7, 2023

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | job-seekers, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah employers, Utah job openings, Virtual Job Fair

The Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is inviting all job seekers to attend its statewide virtual job fair on Thursday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 40 Utah employers, hiring for thousands of open positions across the state, are participating in the free online event. Employers are seeking workers to […]