Utah Patriot Partnership
What is the Utah Patriot Partnership?
The ‘Utah Patriot Partnership’ network is a State of Utah Workforce Services program that empowers businesses through their pledge to extend priority consideration of employment practices to veterans, military members and spouses.
Why join?
The Utah Patriot Partnership allows your organization to stand out and be recognized as an employer of choice by veteran and military talent. Employers who have taken advantage and optimized this talent have gained a competitive edge.
The Utah Patriot Partnership program aims to:
- educate and train on why it is a good business practice
- helps those already committed with how to meet their goals.
The demographics of veterans, military members and spouses in Utah vary. Several may have an association with local military operations:
- Hill Air Force Base
- Dugway Proving Grounds
- Tooele Army Depot
- Utah National Guard
- United States Army Reserve
Who is eligible?
- Registered employers with the Utah Department of Workforce Services
- With a minimum of one point of contact, with contact information, listed on employer record
- Remain in good standing status with the Unemployment Insurance Division
- Agree to abide by the Utah Patriot Partnership pledge to extend priority employment consideration to veterans, military members and spouses
Become a Utah Patriot Partner now!
There are no costs to join and the process is easy! Choose one of two ways to join.
- Employers registered with the Department of Workforce Services may sign up by visiting https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/utjobs/employer/createEmployer.do
- Email utahvets@utah.gov
Benefits
The Utah Patriot Partnership recognizes employers that are willing to pledge their support to provide employment opportunities to veterans, military members and spouses. Utah Patriot Partners receive:
- A certificate from the Governor and Utah Patriot Partnership pledge
- An electronic marketing package with free use of the Utah Patriot Partnership logo
- Access to lists of veterans, military members and spouses matched to job postings in Utah’s online Job Connection service jobs.utah.gov
- Support from our dedicated veteran, military member and spouse employment team
- Training, development and networking opportunities and events to optimize your veteran, military member and spouse employment initiatives
- Utah Patriot Partnership Newsletter
Post 111 of the American Legion welcomes veterans residing or working in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, Fairfield and surrounding communities to attend their monthly meeting, every 2nd Wednesday at 7pm, held in the Welcome Center of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 3688 E. Campus Dr. #101, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
Who can join the Legion?
All veterans are welcome. If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.
What is the difference between the VFW and the American Legion?
While both the VFW and American Legion are organizations that serve veterans, they have different requirements for entry. The VFW is open only to veterans who served in combat, while the Legion is open to anyone who has served in the military.
What kinds of resources are available?
Post 111 has a Veterans Service Officer VSO to assist with PACT Act Claims, military disability ratings, and accessing other needed resources.
A VETERAN IS A VETERAN - which means The American Legion embraces all current and former members of the military and endeavors to help them transition into their communities.
SELFLESS SERVICE - which means The American Legion celebrates all who contribute to something larger than themselves and inspires others to serve and strengthen America.
AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM - which means The American Legion advocates for upholding and defending the United States Constitution, equal justice and opportunity for everyone and discrimination against no one, youth education, responsible citizenship and honoring military service by observing and participating in memorial events.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - which means The American Legion meets the unique needs of local communities.
ADVANCING THE VISION - which means The American Legion educates, mentors and leads new generations of Americans.
HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US - which means The American Legion pays perpetual respect for all past military sacrifices to ensure they are never forgotten by new generations.
The American Legion's motto is "Veterans Strengthening America."
This event is free to attend - you just need to pay for your own lunch. Please remember to bring your business cards and, if you are a chamber member and you would like, a prize to give away during the event.
Join us for June Business Boot Camp to learn about the ins and outs of
Home-based food production
Catering
Farmers Markets
Farm to Table
Food Trucks
Jen Corrington, the manager of the Eagle Mountain Farmers Market and owner of Vintage Lily Farms, will be presenting about the licensure process, the different options for certification in the State of Utah, HB 181, Cottage Food Production.
We will also be joined by Jeremiah and Kira Bath, local favorites at the Eagle Mountain Farmers Market, and owners of Lazy Bonez LLC. They will share their experience with growing their food business, LB Taters, and some of the great lessons they have learned through their process. Come and benefit from their experience!