Did you know the Utah Department of Workforce Services holds weekly Virtual Workshops, tailored just for job seekers? Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., job hunters can visit jobs.utah.gov to find the position they love. These workshops promise to help participants learn job search success strategies, including professional branding, accessing job search tools and resources, effectively using social media, developing a powerful resume, and how to gain an edge in a video or in-person interview. Virtual job search workshops offer a number of advantages for those on the hunt for a new position. Here ar ..read more

Learn how to save money, boost revenue, and build long-term success Layton City’s Community and Economic Development department is hosting a free Small Business Seminar focused on Customer Retention Strategies. This session will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Layton City Center Building Employee Training Room (437 North Wasatch Drive, Layton, UT 84041). Why is customer retention important? It’s significantly cheaper to retain existing customers than acquire new ones (up to seven times less expensive!). Existing customers are familiar with your brand, trust ..read more

The Business Resource Center at Davis Tech is hosting a Small Business Showcase to celebrate National Small Business Week (April 28th – May 4th, 2024)! The theme for this year’s event is “Inspiring Innovation and Unleashing Potential,” and it’s open to both businesses and community members. Here’s what you can expect: Small Business Panel (May 1st): Hear from three successful local businesses as they share their journeys and offer insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Vendor Fair: Network and support local companies as they showcase their products and services. Business Resource Center Tour ..read more

In December of 2014, the Boeing Company approached Utah to create a workforce development program to build its talent pipeline and fill high-demand jobs shared across multiple Utah aerospace companies. Talent Ready Utah is the impressive result of this request – an operational program designed to improve the workforce in Utah by bringing together businesses and educational institutions. Talent Ready Utah is a fundamental part of the Utah System of Higher Education. Employers actually design the program and specify the knowledge and skills students needed to start a positive career in the aero ..read more

YouScience Brightpath is a platform designed to help students discover their strengths and interests, and then connect them to educational and career paths that are a good fit.  It’s aimed at middle and high school students. YouScience also helps local employers access a pool of students with relevant skills, aiding informed hiring decisions. Here are some of the key things YouScience does: Aptitude and Career Discovery: It uses games and assessments to identify a student’s natural talents and interests. Education and Career Planning: It helps students develop a personalized plan for th ..read more

Help improve your city! The Utah Wellbeing Project is asking Layton residents for their input. What’s the goal?  We want to understand how people in Layton are doing and how wellbeing differs across Utah communities.  This will help city leaders make informed decisions. Who can participate? Adults (18+) who live in Layton, full-time or part-time. What to expect: A short, 10-minute survey. Your privacy is protected – no identifying information collected. Open comments are shared with city leaders, but reports are based on groups, not individuals. You can skip any questions you don’t ..read more

Exciting, local employment opportunities are the focus of the Utah Department of Workforce Service’s state-wide virtual job fair this Thursday, March 07 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Applicants can meet with employers that are hiring now. Employers are from around the state of Utah and from a wide variety of industries. Join the job fair and virtual chat with employers from the comfort of your own home. You do not need a webcam to participate. Layton Utah’s prominent aerospace manufacturer KIHOMAC is also hiring, with several career events starting this month through November, 2024. See more details ..read more

The Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) tool is utilized by every federal agency to search for verified small businesses they want to do business with. GovBrief is offering discounted training (March 5, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am) to show how the DSBS is a powerful tool to help you land lucrative federal contracts.   Developing and maintaining a current DSBS profile is vital. It can significantly improve your company’s strengths, providing you with a competitive advantage over companies not appropriately registered. Your DSBS profil ..read more

Struggling to launch your innovative idea or take your early-stage business to the next level? Look no further than the Weber State University Wildcat Microfund. They offer cash grants to entrepreneurs across Utah, helping you turn your dreams into reality. Here’s what you need to know: Free support: Gain valuable insights and guidance through weekly Entrepreneur Pitches on Zoom (Tuesdays at noon). Cash grants: Receive up to $3,000 to cover essential startup costs. No strings attached: Grants are not loans and require no equity from Weber State. Multiple applications: Apply up to three times ..read more

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or experienced small business owner? Look no further than the new Utah Founders Resource Directory, your doorway to a comprehensive network of support and resources. Launched by the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute with the aim of empowering Utah’s vibrant business community, this online directory connects visitors with the tools and guidance needed to launch, grow, and thrive. The Utah Founders Resource Directory is a gold mine of valuable resources, categorized for easy navigation. It features: Incubators and Accelerators: Discover progr ..read more