Young workers face continued difficulties without greater state investment. Utah needs 197,000 new jobs to return to pre-recession levels of employment. The magnitude of this challenge highlights the need for state investment in higher education and other areas that help create jobs and promote economic growth, according to a new report by Voices for Utah Children. Click here to view report on The State of Working Utah, 2011.
Press Release: The State of Working Utah, 2011 (10-20-11)
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