The Utah Education Initiative aims 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 upskilling that will bless their lives.
Need to contact your Stake Education Specialist/Mentors?
Name | Phone | Assigned Wards | |
Randall & Kari Smith (Specialists) | 801-556-9052 | HF, RF | |
James Chandler & Duane Devey (Mentors) | 801-652-9554 801-560-3709 | R13, MM, R3, PA | |
Randy & Mitzi Bodily (Mentors) | 801-254-1752 | R10, R17, OW |
Who - You! Yes, You!
Regardless of age, circumstances, or anything else, improving your educational situation is for you. KSL.com shared a story of a 101-year-old woman enrolling at BYU-Idaho. Whether you are a Senior in High School or 101 years old, it IS possible to achieve or improve upon your education.
What - Increase Your Education
Brigham Young said:
“Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world’s work, and the power to appreciate life.” Brigham Young, quoted by George H. Brimhall in "The Brigham Young University,", Improvement Era, vol. 23, no. 9 (July 1920), p. 831.
Why - A Religious Responsibility
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.”
How - Line Upon Line
Don’t overthink it; take it one step at a time. Our goal as Education Specialists and Mentors is to help you through this process, line upon line, and help you remove any barriers to improving your education.
Steps:
- Plan - Create a Personal Education Plan
- Do - Apply to Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools, etc.
- Check - Search for Scholarships to assist in paying for your education
- Act - Enroll in Classes
- Celebrate your success!
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Educational Links
EnglishConnect is a program provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help individuals around the world increase self-reliance and expand opportunities through learning English. To find which stakes have EnglishConnect 1 & 2 gatherings go to https://www.englishconnect.org/join and click Find a Group.
Jordan Career and Technical Education Options
Utah Tech Colleges Certificate Matrix
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Career Exploration
O*Net Online Interest Profiler
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Scholarships
Step 1: Create a list of accomplishments, volunteer hours, etc. These accomplishments will be important as you fill out scholarship applications. Here is a list of information to gather:
Volunteer/Service Hours | Academic Accomplishments |
Athletic Awards | Clubs/Organizations |
Leadership Positions | Religious Accomplishments |
Work Experience | Talents |
Challenges/Obstacles you have overcome | Other Awards or Honors |
Step 2: Fill out the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Most scholarships require this application. This is not required if you completed the FAFSA application when you applied to a university, college, or trade school.
Step 3: Download the comprehensive Keys to Success scholarship & grant app.
Step 4: Search for Scholarships using the following links or the Keys to Success mobile application. Apply to as many as possible, even if they don’t directly apply to your degree.
Utah System of Higher Education State Aid Programs
College Specific Scholarship Opportunities:
Mountainland Technical College
Other Scholarship Resources (Riverton High School Counseling Website)
Scholarship Deadlines by Month (Riverton High School Counseling Website)