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Concurrent Resolution Regarding Technical Education
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Rosalba Dominguez
Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins
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General Description:
This resolution encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to
create and offer instruction in courses that will prepare students for certain careers.
Highlighted Provisions:
This resolution:
acknowledges the importance of specialized technical skills and industry-recognized
credentials for a skilled workforce and improved economic strength;
supports efforts to improve technical education; and
encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to:
expand instruction related to technical education;
collaborate with certain partners; and
use certain existing programs.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, Utah's economic strength relies on a skilled workforce that meets the needs of
emerging and foundational industries;
WHEREAS, the nuclear, mining, and fiber optics industries provide high-wage,
high-demand career opportunities that support energy independence, infrastructure
development, and technological advancement in the state;
WHEREAS, Utah employers in these industries report a growing need for workers with
specialized technical skills and industry-recognized credentials;
WHEREAS, the Utah State Board of Education and local education agencies oversee career
and technical education programs that connect students with workforce-ready skills;
WHEREAS, career and technical education programs in Utah schools already prepare
students for employment through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and
credential-aligned instruction;
WHEREAS, targeted instruction and certification pathways in nuclear technology, mining
operations, and fiber optic installation and maintenance can lead directly to employment,
including partial or full industry certifications; and
WHEREAS, expanded access to these programs can strengthen Utah's workforce pipeline
while providing students with clear, practical career options:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, encourages the Utah State Board of Education and local
education agencies to create, expand, and offer instruction that prepares students for careers in
nuclear, mining, and fiber optics fields.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah encourages the
development of coursework and training programs that lead to partial or full industry
certifications, including certifications for electric lineworkers and other technical occupations
within these industries.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages school-based career and
technical education programs and the Catalyst Center to collaborate with industry partners to
deliver relevant, hands-on instruction aligned with workforce demands.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages ongoing coordination
between education providers and employers to ensure that Utah students gain the skills,
credentials, and experience needed to succeed in these critical career fields.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be prepared and submitted to
the State Board of Education and each local education agency in the state.
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