State Workforce Services

Workforce Services

Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis.

Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work.

Mission and Cornerstones

Our Mission

We strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need.

Our Cornerstones

EMPLOYEE SUCCESS We promote a culture that fosters professional and personal fulfillment for our employees.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE We provide our customers with accessible, respectful and responsive service.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION We engage with our partners to support opportunities for communities to prosper.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE We deliver quality public service by implementing efficient solutions that are reliable and accurate.