Workforce Services

The official account of the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Overall, Utah’s job market remains strong, with jobs growing across most industries and unemployment staying low. Some workers are taking longer to find work. But Utah’s economy continues to move on solid footing.

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[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Year-over-year job growth is estimated at 1.4% across the past 12 months and unemployment held at 3.5%. The September national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.2%, up a tenth of a percentage point from its level in August. #UTEcon #UTBiz #UTPol

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

"Utah’s labor market remains on solid footing," said Ben Crabb, chief economist at the @JobsUT. "Even as employers take a more selective approach to hiring, strong participation among prime-age workers is driving the state’s long-term economic stability.”
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[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

The September 2026 jobs report comes out Friday (10/16) at 7 a.m. Follow #UTecon for the latest labor market news. #utpol #utbiz

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Looking for help making your home more energy efficient this winter? The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low income Utahns reduce energy costs and increase safety with free energy improvements.
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[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Congrats to Dan Schuring, recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Award for Excellence! Dan plays a vital role at @JobsUT, navigating the legislative process and helping ensure DWS remains accountable, compliant and responsive. Thank you, Dan, for your dedicated service to DWS and Utah!

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Today, @JobsUT co-hosted a job fair in Eagle Mountain to connect workers impacted by the recent Tyson layoffs with employers hiring now. If you’re looking for your next opportunity, visit https://t.co/JS4JpmXT5X to find openings and connect with employment resources.

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

The executive order creates the Recovery Utah Initiative Council and will strengthen coordination across public health, public safety, education and economic opportunity.

The goal is simple: More pathways to long-term stability.

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[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

The Governor was joined for the signing by Kathryn Burgum, White House senior advisor for addiction recovery; Dr. Monty Burks, executive director of the Great American Recovery Initiative, and members of the Utah Legislature.

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Today, @GovCox signed an executive order establishing the Recovery Utah Initiative, bringing state agencies, federal partners, communities and people with lived experience together to strengthen Utah’s response to addiction, homelessness and serious mental illness.

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

The executive order creates the Recovery Utah Initiative Council and will strengthen coordination across public health, public safety, education and economic opportunity.

The goal is simple: More pathways to long-term stability.

https://t.co/XFjoodVkVt

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Although hiring has slowed somewhat around the edges, private sector job growth reached 1.6%. Eight of the 10 major private-sector industry groups posted net year-over-year job gains. The overall gains are led by professional and business services.

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[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Overall, Utah’s economy remains strong, with high workforce participation, job growth across a wide range of industries and a healthy unemployment rate.

For August job growth came in at 1.2% and the unemployment rate is estimated at 3.5%.

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[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

We will release #Utah’s August 2026 employment report Friday at 7 a.m. (09/18) Follow #UTecon for the latest labor market news. #utpol #utbiz

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Today, we honor those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and those who continue to serve. We remember the families, first responders and communities forever changed by that day.

We also remember the way Americans came together, serving their neighbors and supporting one another.

[Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget @UtahGOPB]

GOPB visited the Department of Workforce Services’ South County Employment Center in Taylorsville to learn about services offered. With 30 locations from Logan to Kanab, these centers help thousands of Utahns find jobs each year. Thank you for supporting Utah’s workforce!

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Listen to Chief Economist Ben Crabb’s analysis of the July 2026 employment report here: https://t.co/UBOqpOxfFx

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

As we head toward the end of summer, Utah’s economy continues to show steady growth and low unemployment. In July, Utah’s workforce grew by 1.4%, adding 25,200 jobs, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. #UTEcon #UTBiz #UTPol

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

Utah continues to have one of the most diversified economies, with employers across a wide range of industries showing growth. Private-sector employment posted its second consecutive month of strong growth, up 1.9% across eight of the state’s 10 major private-sector industries.

[Workforce Services @JobsUT]

We will release #Utah’s July 2026 employment report Friday at 7 a.m. (08/21) Follow #UTecon for the latest labor market news. #utpol #utbiz