1. The Remote Online Initiative: A Legislative Strategy for Rural Workforce Development in Utah
- Author
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Ali, Amanda D. and Hill, Paul A.
- Subjects
online education ,evaluation ,Utah ,economic development ,remote work trainings ,Education ,Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research - Abstract
The Remote Online Initiative (ROI) was a legislative response to growing unemployment and limited job opportunities in rural Utah. The ROI program seeks to reduce unemployment in rural Utah communities via remote job placements. Since 2018, the ROI program has expanded to include three flagship certificate courses – Certified Remote Work Professional (CRWP), Certified Remote Work Leader (CRWL), and Certified Tech Sales Professional (CTSP). To date, evaluation results show that 411 Utah graduates found remote jobs after completing the CRWP course, 55% of participants said their department created a remote work environment and hired, on average, 19 remote employees upon completing the CRWL course, and MarketStar hired two CRWP graduates after they completed the CTSP course.
- Published
- 2023