0,000+ in tuition and fees for in-demand occupations), and connections to apprenticeships. Every state has a workforce agency that oversees unemployment insurance, labor market information, and rapid response services for laid-off workers. Registered Apprenticeship programs pay workers while they train for skilled trades (electrician, plumber, HVAC, heavy equipment, and increasingly healthcare and IT). For formerly incarcerated fathers, state Department of Labor reentry programs and organizations like the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provide transitional jobs and placement. This directory includes AJCs, workforce boards, apprenticeship programs, and reentry services.
10 Resources
1. Utah Department of Workforce Services — Free
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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
2. Goodwill of the Great Basin — Free
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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
3. Utah Vocational Rehabilitation — Free
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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
4. Ogden-Weber Technical College — Paid
Career training and workforce development in the Ogden area with programs in healthcare, welding, diesel, IT, and business from the North Washington Boulevard campus. Fathers looking to retrain can call weekdays or visit admissions to learn about open-entry programs, custom-fit employer training, and adult financial aid. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, and any high school or GED transcripts to start the enrollment and financial aid application process.
801-627-8300 · 200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
5. Mountainland Technical College – Provo — Paid
Technical career training in the Utah Valley area with programs in healthcare, diesel, welding, IT, and cosmetology from the Lehi campus on West Ashton Boulevard and additional locations in Provo and Orem. Fathers looking for a fast path into a new career can call weekdays or visit admissions to learn about open-entry programs and adult financial aid. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, and any high school or GED transcripts to start enrollment.
801-753-4100 · 2301 W Ashton Blvd, Lehi, UT 84043 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
6. Volunteers of America – Employment Services — Free
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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
7. Utah Microenterprise Loan Fund — Paid
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 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
8. Women's Business Center of Utah — Free
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 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
9. SCORE – Utah Chapter — Free
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 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
10. Davis Technical College – Job Placement — Free
Career placement services for graduates and community members in Davis County, operating from the East 300 South campus in Kaysville. Fathers who complete a Davis Tech program, plus community members in select workshops, can work with employment staff on resume development, interview coaching, and direct employer connections. Services are free for qualifying clients. Bring photo ID, resume or work history, and any program completion or certification documentation.
801-593-2500 · 550 E 300 S, Kaysville, UT 84037 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website