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Committee endorses Ben Allred for Uintah Basin Technical College board
Summary
The committee unanimously recommended Ben Allred to the Uintah Basin Technical College board after Allred described local roots, business experience, and a goal of elevating technical education as a first-choice career pathway.
The Senate Education Confirmation Committee voted unanimously to recommend Ben Allred to the Uintah Basin Technical College board, forwarding his nomination to the full Utah Senate.
Allred, born and raised in the Uinta Basin, said he and his brothers run multiple local businesses and that his own experience at UBTech shaped his career. "Education is important, but way too often, education immediately means college," he said, arguing that technical training should not be viewed as a second‑class route and that hands‑on trades now offer strong earnings and hiring opportunities.
Committee members asked how technical colleges could boost adult enrollment and retain local youth. Allred emphasized promoting career outcomes and earning potential in trades such as electrical work, welding and CDL driving as ways to expand participation.
Senator Mikel moved to favorably recommend Allred to the full Senate. The committee approved the motion by voice vote with unanimous "aye" responses; the transcript records the motion and unanimous recommendation but does not provide a numeric roll-call tally.
