Resources for Unemployed Workers
Online Job Listings
Search for job openings at https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker. This website is free and available 7 days a week. New listings are added daily.
Online Career Guide
View tips for finding and keeping a job in our SmartStart guide: https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/smartstart.pdf
Job Search Workshops
DWS offers free workshops to help you find a new job. Visit https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/workshops to view the online workshops or sign-up to attend in-person.
Educational Opportunities and Pell Grant Scholarships
You may be eligible for educational assistance. DWS Career and Education Services or Federal Pell Grant scholarships are based on financial need and other factors. Scholarships may be used for education and training expenses.
You may be able to receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits while attending school. To learn more or apply online go to jobs.utah.gov/career. Click on the service you are interested in and then How to Apply. You may also apply in-person at your closest Employment Center
Veteran Services
DWS helps veterans find careers after their military service. Visit https://jobs.utah.gov/veteran/index.html to access resources for educational opportunities, careers and other veteran benefits.
Childcare
The Kids in Care program may be able to help you with childcare while you search for a job. For more information call (801)326-4399 or visit http://www.cssutah.org.
To search for licensed childcare providers in your area visit https://careaboutchildcare.utah.gov or call (855)531-2468. Hours of operation, ages accepted, vacancies and more are available online.
Health Insurance Payment Assistance
For information regarding the Affordable Care Act, please visit https://www.healthcare.gov.
Utah’s Premium Partnership for Health Insurance (UPP) may help you pay for health insurance you receive from an employer. UPP may also help pay for COBRA coverage. Receive up to $150 per adult and $120 per child each month to help cover the cost of your premium. For more information, visit https://www.health.utah.gov/upp.
Utah Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover medical expenses for qualifying Utah residents. You or your family members may be eligible for Medicaid or CHIP. To learn more, please visit: https://medicaid.utah.gov/
Mortgage Assistance
The Making Home Affordable (MHA) program helps homeowners obtain mortgage relief and avoid foreclosure. Unemployed homeowners may temporarily reduce or suspend mortgage payments. For information, call toll-free (888) 995-HOPE (4673) or visit https://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov.
Supportive Services
If you need temporary assistance, such as SNAP, Financial, Child Care or medical care, apply online at https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase. You may also visit your nearest Employment Center.
Additional Services
Utah 2-1-1 is a free, confidential tool that connects you with state and community services. To search by need, by group or by provider, call toll-free (888) 826-9790 or visit http://www.uw.org/211.