Utah Refugee Employment and Community Center

“Helping Refugees Regain Empowerment Over Their Lives”

Located at Asian Association of Utah

1588 South Major Street (35 E. between State & Main)

Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

(801) 412-0577

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:

Translation, Interpreting, and Transportation Services

Long Term Career Planning

Job Coaching

Upgrading Employment

Employment Workshops

Individual Job Placement

On-The-Job-Training

Vocational English Training

Job Orientation

Resume Assistance

Licensing and Diploma Recertification

Cultural Training for Employers

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES & HELP WITH:

Translation, Interpreting, and Transportation Services

Child Care

Registration, Problem Solving, for School Children

Housing

WIC (Women and Infant Children)

HEAT (Utility Help)

SSI (Social Security Income)

CHIP (Children Health Insurance Program)

Medical, Dental, Eye Care, and Mental Health

Referrals for Legal and Immigration Issues

INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES for newly arrived refugees and those on financial assistance referred by Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Case Managers and/or Resettlement Agencies.

INTENSIVE SERVICES for refugees seeking to improve and upgrade employment.

BASIC SERVICES to Second Migration Refugees new to Utah.

LONG TERM ASSISTANCE in overcoming the variety of obstacles refugees face in establishing a new life in America.

LOCATING AND ASSISTING refugees to become eligible for government programs.

In addition, Ms. Lina Smith, the Center Director, will also serve as the State Refugee Advocate to address refugee concerns.