1. (1) Each proposal must be jointly developed by a company and a post-secondary institution.
2. (2) Each proposal must satisfy the requirements of Section R765-902-6, and as otherwise specified by TRU.

3. (3) Each company representative must certify that:

   1. (a) the company has a skilled labor gap;
   2. (b) the proposed post-secondary institution partnership will meet that gap need;
   3. (c) the company has significant one time or ongoing hiring demands; and
   4. (d) the company commits to provide a cost-share contribution as outlined in Subsection R765-902-5(6).

4. (4) Each company must have a substantial presence in Utah. Substantial presence, for purposes of UWP requires:

   1. (a) the company must be properly registered with the Utah Division of Corporations as an active, for-profit business entity, in good standing; and
   2. (b) the company must be properly licensed in the appropriate city or county.

5. (5) TRU shall, according to its judgment and discretion, determine whether a company has a substantial presence for purposes of a UWP grant by weighing:

   1. (a) likelihood that the company will maintain a significant presence in the state;
   2. (b) a commitment of capital expenditure and new job creation in the state; and
   3. (c) the degree to which the company's operations positively impact the state's workforce.

6. (6) Each company must fulfill the following cost-sharing requirements:

   1. (a) provide a company representative to support the collaboration;

   2. (b) provide an "in-kind" contribution, approved by TRU, which may include:

      1. (i) company representative's time spent on the collaboration;
      2. (ii) materials and equipment;
      3. (iii) work or research space;
      4. (iv) travel and other company expenses budgeted for the collaboration; or
      5. (v) other contributions approved by TRU; and
   3. (c) make available for audit reported cost-share activities.
7. (7) Each applicant may coordinate with the Department of Workforce Services when building pre-hire program objectives.

KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, talent education and industry alignment, works program

Date of Last Change: April 23, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-13-303; 53H-13-307