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Rural Workforce Network Webinar

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Event description

Learn about the benefits to your organization as you join with the Rural Workforce Network in bringing opportunities to rural Utah.

About this event

Hear from representatives at DWS, ROI, GOED, and the business community about programs to help your organization succeed in your remote and/or rural endeavors.

Event Zoom link: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/81436147694?pwd=Ti8vSWhPWXhBYUtHL0pMVHNWT3ZoUT09

Meeting ID: 814 3614 7694

Passcode: 561039

The Department of Workforce Services

The department’s Workforce Development Division helps connect businesses with jobs seekers through their online job portal at jobs.utah.gov. Post your positions with #ruraljobs in the job description to reach rural Utahns.

Rural Online Initiative

Through Utah State University Extension, the Rural Online Initiative provides specialized, research-based trainings for the remote work community. The Master Remote Work Professional certificate course equips workers with the tools and skills needed to be successful in a virtual career. The Master Remote Work Leader certificate course engages organizational leaders in appropriate techniques, curricula, and resources for the development of effective remote work environments.

Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development

GOED’s Office of Rural Development administers state incentives including the Rural Co-working and Innovation Center and the Rural Economic Development Incentive grants which fund co-working spaces and provide incentives to businesses for creating high-paying rural jobs.

Date and time

Wed, March 24, 2021

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MDT

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Organizer Rural Online Initiative

Organizer of Rural Workforce Network Webinar

Through Utah State University Extension, the Rural Online Initiative (ROI) will provide Utah’s rural workforce and businesses with education, training, and services for online opportunities in remote employment, freelance work, and e-commerce. Facilitators of the ROI program will educate, coach, and mentor citizens who are currently unemployed, underemployed, or have dropped out of the workforce to obtain online freelance work, remote jobs, or set up an e-commerce business.