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UBTech offers Custom Fit training to Daggett businesses; county-area soft-skills dates set
Summary
Leslie Whiting of UBTech told the Daggett County Commission that Utah's Custom Fit program can reimburse businesses for 40% of direct training costs and listed available courses; she said two soft-skills sessions are planned for July 17 and Aug. 21.
Leslie Whiting, a representative of UBTech's Custom Fit program, told the Daggett County Commission on June 10 that the state's program can reimburse private employers for 40% of their direct training costs to support workforce development.
Whiting said the program covers direct training expenses such as instructional costs and materials, though not travel, and described a range of courses UBTech can deliver, including Excel, QuickBooks, customer-service training, safety and a class on artificial intelligence in the workplace. "The state of Utah, through the Custom Fit program, reimburses the company 40% of their direct training costs," Whiting said.
Why it matters: Local officials and business owners in this rural county have cited workforce capacity as a constraint on economic development. Training that offsets employers' costs can make it easier for small firms and seasonal employers to upskill workers without bearing full expense.
Details: Whiting said UBTech can deliver training on-site, online or in evening classes and that government employers are not eligible for the 40% reimbursement but can receive reduced-price programming when UBTech organizes classes. She cited prior work in Dutch John and Manila and said UBTech will work to identify businesses that would benefit, including retail and ranching operations.
Whiting said she and Heather Lowry have been coordinating delivery and that the group has set two soft-skills training dates, July 17 and Aug. 21, and would leave flyers and materials with county staff. "So this is just stuff that we have going on right now," Whiting said; "Any training can be covered really."
What comes next: Commissioners thanked the presenters and invited UBTech to continue outreach to local businesses and schools. Whiting left contact information and printed flyers for county distribution and follow-up.
