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For many, the experiences of the last two years have profoundly impacted nearly every aspect of people's lives, leaving many Utah residents unemployed, underemployed, or simply looking for an opportunity to sharpen their skills, enhance their careers or start a new one.
Navigating through these extraordinary and challenging times, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) has rallied its resources to help both employees and employers meet their respective needs. Short-term training, certificates and other resources offered by SLCC have been vital in giving those most impacted a leg-up and a step forward toward meaningful employment in high-demand industries throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
Move ahead with free short-term training programs
If you are a Utah resident who is unemployed, underemployed, or working in a vulnerable position, funding is now available to cover tuition and fees for many short-term training and certificate programs at SLCC. These programs help students develop the knowledge and skills that are now required by Utah's most sought-after employers.
In June 2021, SLCC and several participating higher education institutions across Utah received funding through the federal CARES Act. A portion of this funding is earmarked to cover tuition and other costs for short-term workforce training, certificate and college credit programs designed to put Utahns on the path to successful employment.
This funding, along with direction from the Utah Governor's Office on Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), has re-invigorated the "Learn & Work In Utah" initiative through short-term training based on skills that lead to jobs employers are seeking today. Programs and courses are being offered in high-demand areas, including:
- Composites Technology
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Electronics Assembly Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- HVAC Energy Optimization Injection Molding Technology
- JavaScript Developer
- Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)
- Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship
- Manual Machining
- Medical Device Processes and Practices
- Network & Cyber Security
- Professional Educator Licensing
- Professional Truck Driving
Students can complete short-term training programs and courses by investing a few hours to a few months of time, both online and in-person. Each course has been designed with the assistance and mentoring of industry professionals from their respective areas of expertise. On-campus or online, SLCC is helping students reach their career goals with flexible, personal, and transferable short-term skills training.
Ready to help
If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance your career or start a new one, funding through Learn & Work and SLCC is now available to cover the costs for short-term training courses and certificate programs designed to put you on the path to success.
Take your next step
Utah residents are eligible to access these short-term training opportunities that provide skills and lead to jobs. To get started, visit SLCC.EDU/ALLIN and choose from the list of eligible programs/courses to learn more about your area of interest, including how to apply, register, and receive tuition support.
