MAG Senior Help Guide - Employment
Information and resources for Utah, Wasatch, & Summit counties
888-818-4484
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/employment-services?lang=eng
Services: Helps people become economically self-reliant through employment, education, and self-employment. Provides coaching, workshops, network groups, and community resources.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Employment Information and Referral
801-526-9675
Services: Apply for assistance programs and public benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, (food stamps), unemployment insurance, and employment assistance programs.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Employment Financial Assistance Food Medicaid
https://www.deseretindustries.org/
Services: Vocational training, job placement, and volunteer opportunities. Low-cost merchandise sold to the public.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Employment Volunteer Opportunities
1-800-771-2153
1550 North 200 West Provo, UT 84601 Map
Services: Paid on-the-job employment services and job training for low-income individuals 55+ seeking employment. Helps participants gain real-life work experience, computer literacy, job skills, and job search assistance.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Employment
Services: Seniors 55+ with limited income act as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for children. Hourly compensation received with a commitment of 15 hours a week.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Employment Volunteer Opportunities
Services: Individuals age 55+ act as companions by assisting frail adults with essential needs such as grocery shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation, socialization, transportation to doctor appointments and respite for caregivers. Companions serve about 15 hours a week or more, and receive a small stipend for their services.
Fees: None. Must meet low-income guidelines.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Employment Home and Personal Care Senior Centers and Socialization Transportation Volunteer Opportunities
866-454-8397
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/index.html
Services: Job training and placement for people with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities that cause a barrier to employment.
Fees: Varies. Sliding scale fee.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Disability Services Employment