Reinventing Our Communities Cohort
ROC Cohort Program
Opportunity
The Utah Cohort, led by the Center, was selected by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to participate in the 2024 Reinventing Our Communities (ROC) Cohort Program which is a 14-month training program. The ROC Cohort Program works to identify community-led solutions that address barriers to economic mobility in local economies.
Team
Led by The Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging with The Center for Global Talent and New Americans at the Governor’s Office for Economic Opportunity, NeighborWorks Salt Lake, The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, and University Neighborhood Partners.
Work
The ROC Cohort Program equips local leaders with the skills and knowledge to promote economic growth and build strong, inclusive regional economies. Cross-sector teams engage in a diverse range of training, coaching and advising, and peer learning. Each cohort develops its own equity plan to strengthen its local economy using community-led, data-driven strategies. The 2024 program features two tracks: inclusive rental housing and workforce development. The Salt Lake Cohort is part of the workforce development track.
Outcomes
Stay tuned for updates on the work of this ongoing Cohort.
Resources
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Utah Thriving: Reducing Disparities Through Legacy Strategies Part One: Housing & Economy
The Center, The Division of Multicultural Affairs
Part One of the Utah Thriving series highlighting initiatives that can close disparities in Utah in the areas of housing, economy, education, and healthcare. These efforts uplift current best practices and community assets in Utah to inform policy through strategies identified in the report that address concerns faced by underserved Utahns.
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Utah Can Meet its Thriving Demand for Workers by Investing in Untapped Labor Report
The Center, National Skills Coalition, Utah System of Higher Education-Talent Ready Utah, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Understand the barriers faced by Utah’s essential workers and explore digital skills and technology-focused investment strategies to tap into underutilized talent.