Utah 2019 Legislative Session Begins In Earnest

The Utah State Legislature kicked off its 2019 Session on January 28th and things are heating up very quickly.  It is currently anticipated that hundreds of bills will be filed this session for review.  Some of the major issues so far include…

Utah Career Center: Important Dates & Events

The Utah Career Center has released dates of upcoming Medical Gas Installer Recertification classes, Journeyman Brazing Class, and a Journeyman Orbital Welding Class. Space class is limited and you must call the Utah Career Center to register.…

4 Impactful Employee Engagement Strategies For Small Budgets

Employee engagement doesn’t require the budget of Google to be impactful. In fact, most employees value stronger relationships with their managers and colleagues. Managers who invest in developing strong relationships with their employees…

Registration Now Open For February Negotiations Seminar

Plan to join us on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 12PM-4:30PM at the Utah Career Center for the first of the 2019 Spring Education Series. Whether you’re a company principal, executive, or project manager-negotiations are critical to…

UMCA Annual Holiday Dinner Celebrates Renewed Relationship

On Tuesday, December 18 UMCA members gathered at the Salt Lake Country Club to celebrate the year and holiday season. Members enjoyed a festive and cheerful evening highlighted by the Joe Muscolino Music Trio, social drinks, and a buffet dinner.…

Spring 2019 Education Series Lineup Released

The UMCA Board of Directors and staff have been working hard to identify and secure educational seminars for 2019 that will provide great opportunities for growth and continued improvement for UMCA members. In response to membership requests…

UMCA Annual Membership Dues Can Now Be Paid Online

Annual membership dues for UMCA Associate and Affiliate members can now be paid through the UMCA online payment portal. UMCA Annual Associate Members Dues are $250 while UMCA Affiliate Membership dues are $300. If you have any questions please…

Leading A Team When You’re Under Pressure

As a leader, much of what you do is relatively forgettable. We don’t mean to insult, but your routine actions on routine days are experienced by your direct reports as, well, routine. But for non-routine days — the days when you are under…

Annual Business Meeting To Set Focus On The Future

Registration for the UMCA 2019 Annual Business Meeting will close in one week. Join UMCA members at The Grand America Hotel on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 as we set our focus on the future. The meetings begin at 1:30PM with a Contractor Only…

Utah Career Center: Looking Back At 2018

2018 proved to be an eventful and unconventional year at the Utah Career Center. The year began at full steam with apprentices and instructors fully employed, with many working several hours. While it was hectic, it provided good opportunities…

Annual Membership Packet Mailed To Members

The UMCA recently mailed out invoices to all Associate and Affiliate Members for 2019 association membership. Members can also find a registration form for the upcoming Holiday Celebration as well as a reminder for the 2019 Annual Business…

Annual Business Meeting Registration Now Open

Registration for the UMCA Annual Business Meeting is now available online! Plan to join UMCA members at the Annual Business meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at The Grand America Hotel. The meeting begins at 1:30PM with a review of the…