Education & Employment

Youth Services & Resources

Education

Olene S. Walker Transition to Adult Living (TAL) Scholarship opens in a new tab

Designed to assist qualified youths who are transitioning out of Utah state foster care or the unaccompanied refugee minor program to complete a post-secondary education program (degree or certificate) at a Utah System of Higher Education institution.
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Siegfried and Ellen Karsten Scholarship opens in a new tab

This fund was established in 2003 for students who have been in foster care prior to entering college.
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens in a new tab

College Scholarships for Foster Children opens in a new tab

lists national and state-specific scholarships available to current and former foster youth.

Foster Care to Success opens in a new tab

A national nonprofit helping college-bound foster youth transition from care to adulthood through education.

Career One Stop Scholarship Finder opens in a new tab

Complete list of Utah Colleges and Universities

College planning guide for students with learning disabilities opens in a new tab

Education Training Voucher (ETV) Funds opens in a new tab

Can assist with tuition, books, mentoring, support services and skill development for qualifying youth.

Utah's Career and Technical Education Program (CTE) opens in a new tab

Provides students with technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education.

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Through community programs, state and federal aid, and financial assistance DCFS works to connect youth transitioning out of care with resources to help them reach their educational goals.

Employment

utah.gov/employment

Introduces you to tools and information that can help you make informed decisions on career, education and training, and job options.

careeronestop.org opens in a new tab

Has information, tools, and links to resources to help anyone age 16 to 24. Explore careers, learn about and locate training or education programs and conduct job searches.

Occupation Explorer opens in a new tab

Details job opening projections, wages, skill requirements, related occupations, employment outlook, training and education information, and current openings listed with the Department of Workforce Services.

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Job Corps opens in a new tab

The largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16-24.

Utah's Smart Start Program opens in a new tab

Provides a step-by-step guide to finding a job. Helpful tips include preparing a resume, applying for jobs, networking and interviewing.

Vocational rehabilitation opens in a new tab

From the Department of Workforce Services provides counseling and guidance services to help individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

Department of Labor Youth Training Programs opens in a new tab

Lists resources and programs to ensure all youth have skills and training to successfully make the transition to adulthood and careers.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program opens in a new tab

Can help you develop skills, make career choices based on your personal interests and jobs in demand, and much more.

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DCFS offers a continuum of services to youth in care transitioning to adult living. Through a private/public network of organizations we assist youth with career planning and preparation, job training and more.

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