Speakers Bureau

Economists and research analysts at the Utah Department of Workforce Services are available to speak to groups about a wide variety of economic and related issues. Below is a list of topics.

Topics

• "Hot" Careers for the Future: Find out which jobs will be in demand by employers and the wages these jobs will pay. Also, find out which industries are expected to grow and what this means for people who are making career plans now.
• High Wage Careers: Find out what jobs pay the best and will also be in demand in the future. Where are the best paying jobs? What industries have the best paying jobs?
• Wages: How to Find and Use Them: If you are interested in learning what different jobs pay and how to use this information in your business, to negotiate pay increases, to decide which career to pursue, this presentation is for you!
• Economic Conditions of Local Areas: Learn about the economy and demographics of your local area, including employment, unemployment, income, construction permits, taxable sales, and much, much more.
• Statewide Economic Conditions: Learn about the economy and demographics of the State of Utah, including employment, unemployment, income, construction permits, taxable sales, and much, much more.
• Women in the Labor Force:Women have had a significant impact on the labor market. Learn about women in the Utah labor force, you’ll be surprised to find out how many Utah moms work! Are women really paid less than men? How many women are attending secondary education or training programs?
• Finding Economic Information on the Web: The Internet is a wonderful tool to help people find information. The challenge is to find what you want. This presentation will show you how to easily find economic and demographic information for Utah, the U.S. and other states.
• Using Labor Market Information in Career Planning: There is a lot of information available to help people make good career choices. Find out where the information is and how to use it to your advantage
• Labor Market Information for School Counselors: Providing good career information to youth is the key to helping them make good career decisions. This presentation shows you were to find good information and how to use it effectively.
• Personality Types and Choosing a Career: Basing your career plan on occupations that suit your personality type can help ensure that you enjoy your life at work and that you’ll be successful. Find out how to determine personality type and use it as a basis for career planning.

How to book a speaker: Call or email your request to Carrie Mayne at (801) 526-9721 or cjmayne@utah.gov

Costs: Reimbursement may be requested for costs associated with overnight stays, extensive travel or miscellaneous costs.