7 Resources
State workforce agency operating employment centers across Utah with job search, unemployment insurance, training grants, and career counseling from the East 300 South headquarters in Salt Lake City. Fathers can call weekdays or walk into a local center for free help with resumes, job postings, and training. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, resume or work history, and any dislocated-worker paperwork when visiting your local workforce center.
801-526-9675 · 140 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Regional Goodwill serving northern Utah with job training, career counseling, and placement services from the South 400 West Salt Lake City facility plus additional locations. Fathers facing barriers to employment can call weekdays to enroll in workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and digital literacy, plus connect with on-site employers. Services are free. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, resume or work history, and any court-ordered employment paperwork.
801-483-7444 · 830 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
State agency providing employment services, training, assistive technology, and job placement for Utahns with disabilities through regional offices, including the East 300 South office in Salt Lake City. Father-veterans or fathers with a disabling condition can call weekdays to apply. Services are free for eligible clients. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, medical or psychological diagnostic documentation, and any work history or resume to your intake appointment.
801-887-9500 · 140 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Provides job training and placement for Utahns with barriers to employment, including those in recovery from substance use, justice involvement, or homelessness, from the Salt Lake City office. Fathers can call weekdays to learn about current workshops, coaching, and partner employers. Services are generally free. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, resume or work history, and any court or probation paperwork relevant to employment when meeting with a case manager.
801-363-9414 · 190 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Offers small business loans and technical training to low-to-moderate income Utah entrepreneurs who cannot access traditional bank financing, from the East Ford Avenue office in Salt Lake City. Fathers interested in starting or expanding a business can call weekdays to inquire about current loan products, training workshops, and application requirements. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, business plan draft, credit and income information, and any business registration paperwork to intake.
801-269-8408 · 154 E Ford Ave #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
SBA-funded small business development center offering training, counseling, and loan assistance from the East 400 South office in Salt Lake City. While focused on women, many services are also available to single fathers and male entrepreneurs in partnership with the Utah SBA network. Call weekdays to schedule free one-on-one counseling. Bring photo ID, a business plan draft, and any financial projections or tax returns to your counseling appointment.
801-328-5066 · 175 E 400 S #600, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Nonprofit offering free business mentoring, workshops, and online resources to Utah entrepreneurs through retired and working executives. Fathers starting or growing a small business can call the Salt Lake City chapter weekdays to request a volunteer mentor in their industry. Services are free and confidential. Bring a draft business plan, recent financial statements or projections, and a list of questions to your first mentoring session for the most productive conversation.
801-746-2269 · Salt Lake City, UT