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Department of Workforce Services - Salt Lake Metro Center

Provides employment and support services to help customers improve their economic opportunities, including services for veterans. These services include help with work clothing, work tools/equipment, veteran employment programs, WIOA programs, ex. offender employment programs, and work-related fee payment assistance.

Description:

Members of the United States (U.S.) Military, Veterans, and spouses receive priority of service with employment and training assistance, services, and resources. The ACE program provides an avenue for eligible Utah Veterans, actively drilling members of the Guard and Reserve, and their respective spouses, to gain employment in the civilian job market by capitalizing on their past experience, training, and knowledge; or by assisting them with short-term training that leads to a certificate or a license.

Eligibility:
Veterans and spouses.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Provides one on one job search help for those that have criminal background challenges and on probation or parole. Can also help identify other resources and make appropriate referrals inside and outside of DWS.

Eligibility:
Ex-offenders, Parolees, and Justice Involved; eligibility varies based on specific services needed.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal law that may be able to help with training or related expenses for individuals seeking their high school diploma, GED, ESL certificate, or those who want to obtain certificates and degrees with a specific career in mind.

Eligibility:
Adults aged 18 - 72, youth 14 - 24, U.S Military members, Veterans and their spouses.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Log-in to create a My Job Search account on website; click 'Apply for Training Services' on the profile page. Applicant will be contacted by an employment counselor within two business days. Walk ins are welcome if additional assistance is needed to apply for training services.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Local offices provide individualized job search assistance including job-seeking skills workshops (virtually, online, and in-person), career coaching, and resources to support employment and connection to educational opportunities. Supportive services for employment may be available, to those who qualify, including, but not limited to transportation, work clothing, licensing, tools, or verification needed for identity.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:
  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Tooele

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake