Salt Lake Community College is launching a new program designed to help unemployed or furloughed Utah residents whose job reduction is due to the effects of COVID-19.

 With funding secured through the CARES act, the college is offering 27 courses and programs ranging from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to information technology and transportation.

 “In this time of need, we are continuing to tap every resource available to help our community members enhance their careers or start a new one,” said Rick Bouillon, associate vice president, Workforce & Economic Development at Salt Lake Community College. “We have a tremendous team of faculty, industry trainers and staff who have designed the most effective courses and programs being requested today.”

 Programs in SLCC’s “Learn & Work in Utah” initiative range from computer programming and Adobe InDesign training to line worker pre-apprenticeship, advanced composites and professional truck driving.

 “In the healthcare program, clinical lab assistants are trained to work in doctors’ offices, hospital laboratories and other outpatient labs as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team,” said Bouillon. “In another program, Microsoft Office System classes will provide a foundation to learn to write documents, take notes, create spreadsheets, develop PowerPoint presentations and more.

 “The CARES act funding will cover tuition costs, which will offset the financial obligation for any qualified Utah resident who’s looking to enhance skills immediately.”  For more information, apply at: http://www.slcc.edu/allin/

 Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, educating and training the state’s most diverse student body in 8 areas of study at 12 locations and online. The majority of SLCC graduates transfer to four-year institutions, and thousands contribute to Utah’s vibrant economy by moving directly into the workforce.

Enrique Soto
Institutional Marketing and Communications
Hispanic Marketing/Marketing Manager
Salt Lake Community College
4600 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT  84123
(801) 957-4710 | Fax: (801) 957-4121