State Science Advisor
OVERVIEW U.C.A. 63M-1-601–608 The State Science Advisor (SSA), appointed by the Governor, is responsible for Utah’s workforce development needs in the six key economic clusters and emerging industries. Providing advice and counsel to the Governor, the legislature and other state agencies the State Science Advisor also serves on a broad range of boards and commissions pursuant to the oversight of key scientific initiatives, research efforts, federal and state mandates, and ongoing programs devoted to science and technology issues.
ACT Work Ready Communities The State of Utah has made a strategic investment to drive economic growth through regional workforce development by participation in the ACT’s Certified Workready Communities Academy. This partnership between the Department of Workforce Services, UCAP, higher education, career and technical education, public education, the chambers of commerce and EDCUtah will provide a framework for aligning education and workforce development in order to advance economic development at the regional and community level. The Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP) The Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership Oversight Committee has approved $2 million in grant awards to education and economic development organizations that are aligning educational programs with industry needs. UCAP is a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Department of Workforce Services and Utah System of Higher Education. The grants were awarded on July 21 and are for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. UCAP grants are designed to facilitate rapid new program development and address specific economic cluster needs. Utah employers have significant demands for a skilled Governor Herbert greets Larry Grandia at the workforce, and these grants will help Governor’s Medals for Science and Technology. education to meet those needs.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2014 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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