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Success story: Erin Shepard

SU Extension has been a stellar resource, not only for top notch useful educational certifications that are useful in the real world, but also for connecting rural professionals with remote work. The tech sales course curriculum provided through USU Extension blends seamlessly with MarketStar's internal sales process and pipeline management methods.
  • Even if MarketStar is not your main goal, the tech sales course gives you the personalized training that is lacking in trade education. So, if you're trying to build your professional skills, this is the course for you. This certification boosts your resume and helps attract the attention of online employers.

I talk to CEOs of small and medium sized businesses to large enterprises daily, the culture of MarketStar is made to help you grow and develop, and the staff I work with are great to be around. The camaraderie I've built with my new team is a great launching point to working remotely from Blanding. Most of us have kids at home, so the work life balance is wonderful!

-Erin Shepard

Student of the month: Kristie Barlow

I decided to take the Certified Remote Work Professional Course because I have been interested in getting a remote job for some time. As a mother of 4, I would really like to find a career that is flexible with my busy life. I need a job that I can do at home during weekdays while my children are at school, this way I don't have to leave my children at night or on weekends. I don't want to have to miss out on their lives. This course has been eye-opening. I really had not considered what it would take to have a remote job. I have learned so much great information that will help me in my remote work journey. In the course, I learned about time management, productivity, the different types of remote work, as well as team collaboration in project management. I also learned about so many software programs for managing tasks and communicating asyncronously. In addition, I learned how to create a portfolio and resume. I would recommend this course to anyone. There is a lot of valuable information in this training!

-Kristie Barlow

Partner of the month: Robbyn Scribner

Robbyn Scribner is a women's labor force expert, consultant, and career coach. As a prolific researcher and writer on women’s issues, she has published more than 50 reports, articles, or snapshots on topics including labor force participation, the gender wage gap, male allies, workplace flexibility, and women’s careers. She is also the creator of an in-depth online course designed to help women re-enter the workforce after a career break. Robbyn is one of the co-founders of Tech-moms.org. Tech-Moms inspires people who want to open doors for Utah women to gain economic freedom through flexible careers in tech. Since launching the first cohorts in September of 2020, Tech-Moms has helped hundreds of women to recognize that you can have a rewarding career and still make it to your kids’ soccer games. This program has provided hope and inspiration to many women who couldn’t see a path forward. By giving women confidence in their abilities through education, professional development, and a supportive network, Tech-Moms is creating the change they want to see in the world.

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How to find your next remote job

As demand for flexible and remote work continues to rise, job seekers face an increasingly competitive landscape with little guidance on how to best find their next remote position. This short article will guide you through the critical components of pursuing a remote work position, including: 

  1. How to determine if remote work is the right fit 
  2. Where the best opportunities for remote work are today 
  3. Job boards to leverage during your search 
  4. How to negotiate for a remote role

Internet for All: Utah Broadband Confluence

Connecting Utah invites you to save the date for the Internet for All: Utah Broadband Confluence to learn about and discuss key programs that are aimed at expanding broadband infrastructure and promoting digital equity for all Utahns.

Save the date:
When: June 7, 2023 
Where: Utah Valley Convention Center 
220 West Center Street 
 Provo, Utah 84601
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