Utah Code 53B-10-203. Identification of qualifying jobs and qualifying degrees

(1) Every other year, GOEO shall identify:

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Board: means the Utah Board of Higher Education described in Section 53B-1-402. See Utah Code 53B-1-101.5
GOEO: means the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity created in Section 63N-1a-301. See Utah Code 53B-10-201
Qualifying job: means a job:
     (7)(a) described in Section 53B-10-203 for which an individual may receive an award for the current two-year period; or
     (7)(b)
          (7)(b)(i) that was identified in accordance with Section 53B-10-203 at the time a recipient received an award; and
          (7)(b)(ii)
               (7)(b)(ii)(A) for which the recipient is pursuing a qualifying degree;
               (7)(b)(ii)(B) for which the recipient completed a qualifying degree; or
               (7)(b)(ii)(C) in which the recipient is working. See Utah Code 53B-10-201

(1)(a) five qualifying jobs that:

(1)(a)(i) have the highest demand for new employees; and

(1)(a)(ii) offer high wages; and

(1)(b) the qualifying degrees for each qualifying job.

(2) GOEO shall:

(2)(a) ensure that each qualifying job:

(2)(a)(i) ranks in the top 40% of jobs based on an employment index that considers the job’s growth rate and total openings;

(2)(a)(ii) ranks in the top 40% of jobs for wages; and

(2)(a)(iii) requires an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree; and

(2)(b) report the five qualifying jobs and qualifying degrees to the board.