(1) The office will, according to its discretion and judgment, review the business's proposal by considering:
- (a) statewide or regional importance of the industry to Utah's economy;
- (b) relative size of the sector, its stability, and growth potential;
- (c) characteristics of Utah's workforce including education and training;
- (d) the current availability of other sources of funding;
- (e) the potential for the industry to develop new jobs and business opportunities in Utah;
- (f) likelihood that skilled labor in this sector will result in the creation of a business in Utah or growth of existing Utah business;
- (g) number of positions to be trained and filled;
(h) impact on the local economy;
- (i) projected time to fill job needs; and
- (j) any other factor the office deems relevant.
KEY: economic development, talent development
Date of Last Change: June 2, 2026
Notice of Continuation: June 11, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-3-201(2); 63N-3-112