Utah Career Center News: Summer Apprentice Applications Open

The Utah Career Center is currently accepting applications for apprentices to start summer 2016.  The UCC encourages any contractors who have metal trades that would like to apply for apprenticeship to stop by the school to pick up an application. …

Five Smart Ways to Empower Your High Potential Employees by Brett Fox, Quora

Many people mistakenly think great management is about whipping a team of misfits into shape. It isn't. Great management is about recruiting great people and helping them succeed. When you have a great team, then you have a team of high-potential…

Connect with Us – Download the UMCA App

Did you know the UMCA has a mobile app available in the iPhone and Android App Stores? This app features the latest updates and information available at your fingertips. With on-the-go access you’ll be able to: register for seminars and events,…

UMCA Accepting Associate and Affiliate Dues Payments Online

The UMCA recently mailed out invoices to all Associate and Affiliate Members for 2016 association membership. In addition to receiving a copy in the mail, the UMCA will be emailing an electronic copy of the invoice to members in mid-December.…

Employee Assistance Program Provides Wealth of Resources

As many of you are aware, the UMCA and UA Local 140 have secured the services of Blomquist Hale to administer an employee assistance program to our employees.  All UMCA contractors and their employees are covered under this program, even those…

Never Underestimate This Leadership Quality by John Ryan, President & CEO at Center for Creative Leadership

As a former higher education administrator who is blessed with three wonderful daughters and seven grandchildren, I think a lot about how to help young people make the most of their potential. Nothing less than our future depends on it. So…

UMCA Annual Meeting Scheduled for January 14th

The UMCA will hold it’s Annual Meeting on January 14, 2016 at 3:00pm at the Grand America Hotel.  The meeting will feature updates on the industry from a number of speakers and association business.  Following the meeting, the UMCA will…

Top Leaders Share Brilliant Strategy for Smart Hiring by Suzanne Kelly, Acquisition Intelligence

According to a 2015 Conference Board CEO Study, raising employee engagement has become one of the highest priorities for organizations all around the globe. Seven out of ten people in the American workforce today are not engaged in their work. The…

UMCA 10th Annual Trap Shoot a Great Success

The 10th Annual Trap Shoot Event held on October 1st, 2015 went off with a bang! Shooters gathered at the Great Salt Lake Gun Club - Lee Kay Center and showed off their skills. The UMCA would like to congratulate the first place team, from CCI…

Drug Free Workplace to Implement Two Policy Changes

The Plumbing, Piping, and Refrigeration Industry Drug Free Workplace’s Policy Committee recently approved and will be implementing two changes to the program’s policy.  The first change provides contractors with the option to now have pre-employment…

Holiday Celebration Registration Open Now

Registration is now open for the UMCA 2015 Holiday Celebration. The annual holiday celebration will be held on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30pm. The Garden Place at This is the Place Heritage Park, located at 2601 East Sunnyside Avenue in Salt…

How (And Why) To Become A Fabulous Listener by Dr. Travis Bradberry

Listening is a bit like intelligence—most everyone thinks they’re above average, even though that’s impossible. And listening is a skill you want to be great at. A recent study conducted at George Washington University showed that listening…