Employment

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR JOBS

  • For a PDF of the Smart Start job hunting guide from Workforce Services, click here.
  • For a PDF of Unlocking Opportunities: How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record from honestjobs.com, click here.

ANNUAL UTAH VALLEY JOB FAIR
The Utah Valley Job Fair is usually held at the Utah Valley Convention Center (220 W. Center in Provo) in August each year. The next one will be on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. For the most up-to-date information about the next Utah Valley Job Fair, click here.

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
Provo office: 1550 N. 200 West, 801-526-0950
Lehi office: 557 W. State Street, 801-526-0950
Spanish Fork office: 1185 N. Canyon Creek Parkway, 801-526-0950

At any office, ask if there is someone currently working with people who have been recently incarcerated–if so, they will be more aware of issues and opportunities when job-hunting with a record, including applying for the Federal Bonding Program. Workforce Services also works with other agencies through UDOWD (see below) to provide better support for people who are seeking employment.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VOC REHAB)
Provo office: 150 E. Center, Suite #3300, 801-526-0950
Spanish Fork office: 1185 N. Canyon Creek Parkway, 801-526-0950

To watch a video (about 9 minutes) about Vocational Rehabilitation, click here.

LDS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Provo office: 702 W. Columbia Lane (by Deseret Industries), 888-818-4484
Springville office: 1672 W. 700 South, 888-818-4484
American Fork office: 437 S. 500 East, 888-818-4484

UVU CAREER & INTERNSHIP CENTER
LC-409, UVU main Orem Campus, 801-863-6364
Career counseling services for UVU students and alumni.

TEMP AGENCIES AND STAFFING SERVICES
Note: This list is provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion here does not imply endorsement.

OTHER RESOURCES 

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