Agency: Utah College of Applied Technology

Line Item: Tooele ATC

Function

The Tooele ATC came into existence with the passage of H.B. 15, "Career and Technical Education Amendments." It opened its doors July 1, 2009 and is establishing the programs most requested by employers in Tooele County. TATC has had a positive reception from the community since its opening. It offers business, health care, information technology, and transportation programs. Partnerships have been developed with City and County governments, Tooele County School District, Utah State University, Tooele County Economic Development, Tooele County Chamber of Commerce, Department of Workforce Services , and various businesses and industries. Education and training opportunities are coordinated and supported by the newly established Tooele County Education and Economic Development Alliance. The Alliance consists of leaders from all levels of education, business, community, workforce agencies and government.

The TATC generated 73,897 membership hours in FY 2011. Of the students trained by the TATC in FY 2011, 5 percent were secondary and 95 percent were post-secondary.

Intent Language

The Legislature intends that institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah College of Applied Technology review the return on the taxpayer's investment when budget reductions are made and if additional funds are appropriated. This review propose ways to maximize the return by providing students with the skills necessary to enter the workforce. The Legislature further intends that the results of this review be reported to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee not later than January 2012.

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