Education
From the Utah Area Presidency
The Utah Education Initiative is: “To help more Saints in the Utah Area improve their spiritual and temporal self-reliance, we want to help members enroll in institutions of higher learning, where they can receive degrees, certificates, and/or upskilling that will bless their lives.”
President Russell M. Nelson Said:
“Education is yours to obtain. No one else can gain it for you. Wherever you are, develop a deep desire to learn. For us as Latter-day Saints, gaining an education is not just a privilege, it is a religious responsibility. The glory of God is intelligence. Indeed, our education is for the eternities. ... Don’t be afraid to pursue your goals - even your dreams! There is no shortcut to excellence and competence. Education is the difference between wishing you could help other people and being able to help them.”
Church Educational System devotional Sept. 8, 2013
This page is dedicated to help you ‘pursue your goals - even your dreams!’ Links will continue to be updated, so come back often!
If you don’t see what you need, have questions, would like to share more resources, please email: Almarie Wright, Taylorsville South Stake Education Specialist
Upcoming Events
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Resources
High School and Young Adults
Learn more about your Higher Education Options
Did you know?
Utah residents can now apply to Utah colleges and universities without an application fee! Source
BYU-I is also waiving their application fee!
Financial Aid
Help with filling out FAFSA 2024-25 application: FAFSA 2024-25 Walkthrough Video (youtube.com)
Want more videos? Here’s their YouTube channel: Utah College Awareness & Financial Aid - YouTube
The Salt Lake County Library can help you find scholarships, take a career assessment and more! Use your library card to help you create your future! https://www.slcolibrary.org/learn/careers
Tour A College
Are you a Junior in High School wanting to know when Colleges are coming to your school? Here’s a schedule starting January 2024: 2024 Utah Higher Ed Day Tour Schedule (google.com)
Military
Interested in military options? Look here: ROTC (Military Education Options): https://ut.ng.mil/CAREERS/Join-the-Guard/ROTC/
College Credit Now
Want to earn College credit or Certificates while in High School? Check out the Granite Technical Institute! https://schools.graniteschools.org/gti/about-gti/
Explore Schools
Trying to decide on a school? Filter by degree type, location, admission and graduation percentages here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
GED options, including online classes!
Granite Peaks Adult Education: https://schools.graniteschools.org/granitepeaks/ged/
Get Your GED: https://ged.com/
Finish Your Diploma: https://finishyourdiploma.org/
(GED.com and Finishyourdiploma.org both offer access to practice questions, help finding local classes and scheduling your test)
Adults With Some or No College
Did you start working right away, or did you leave college before graduating?
SLCC has options specifically for you! Check it out here: https://www.slcc.edu/admissions/adult-learner.aspx
This score card gives you a realistic idea of which college could be a great fit.
Filter by degree type, location, admission and graduation percentages here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Colleges are recognizing the need to adapt for non-traditional students.
Reach out to your ward's education mentor to find options that meet your needs!
Don't know who your mentor is? Send an email to Sister Wright (almarie.wright@gmail.com) to find out who it is. The Lord has called them for this specific purpose. Let us help you achieve your educational goals!
Immigrants and English as a Second Language
Would you like help with Resumes, Cover letters and other business writing?
SLCC is here to help! https://www.slcc.edu/cwc/writing-coaching.aspx
Receive help through email, in person or video chat.
Create an account and set up appointment for specific help: https://slcc.mywconline.com/
Free English Classes are available throughout the Salt Lake Valley. We can help you find which classes are closest to you. Call or email Sister Wright for more information.
THE FUNDET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is a private foundation committed to assist Hispanic/Latino adults in obtaining the technical skills to enter the workforce and become self-sufficient. https://fundetutah.org/
Improving Work Situation
Use your Salt Lake County Library Card to access LinkedIn Learning for free!
Brush up on your interviewing skills, develop skills in your current field or branch out to something new. https://www.slcolibrary.org/learn/how-to#linkedin
Utah Department of Workforce Services
Help with GED, College Degree, Licensing & Certifications, Apprenticeships, Work Experience Opportunities, Rejoining the Workforce https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/career/index.html
Continuing Education For Senior Citizens
Auditing classes
University of Utah: $25 (plus any applicable class fees) https://continue.utah.edu/hb60
SLCC: $10 (plus any applicable class fees) https://www.slcc.edu/admissions/senior-enrollment.aspx
Adults with disabilities
What obstacles are you facing? If you have a desire to pursue education, the Lord will help you overcome them. The Stake Education Specialist and Mentors are here to help you get started!