The Jobs CEO Council at UVU brings together leaders from business, education, and the community to cultivate a stronger, more dynamic workforce. By fostering collaboration, we are developing sustainable career pathways at UVU that support Utah’s diverse population and prepare individuals to thrive in high-demand fields.
Insight Groups, cross-industry members focused on a strategic workforce theme. These groups will meet regularly to generate actionable insights and co-develop initiatives that inform UVU’s academic programs and workforce strategies.
Focuses on identifying and responding to technologies reshaping industries, such as AI, automation, and data tools. Initiatives include defining emerging technical competencies, recommending curriculum updates, and co-creating real-world projects for students.
Strengthens direct engagement between students and employers through internships, mentorships, project-based learning, and career pathway exploration. Initiatives include expanding experiential learning, developing career maps, and hosting student-facing events.
Supports the development and validation of UVU’s durable skills assessment and micro-credential, while exploring professional development and credit for prior learning. Initiatives include durable skills assessment development and promotion, and co-developing training modules.
Working with US Synthetic provided me with awesome opportunities to do hands-on engineering work for a multi-national company that I can use as examples for my students in the classroom. I loved it!
–Brett Stone after his Faculty Summer Externship with US Synthetics in 2025.
This expanded structure positions UVU to both forecast and prepare for evolving industry needs. It also strengthens the university’s ability to launch or refine academic programs that encourage faculty and students to engage meaningfully with industry partners. Insights from each group will be reported to stakeholders, including UVU’s program advisory boards, to ensure alignment and impact across the institution.
About: The purpose of the Faculty Advisory Board for the Jobs CEO Council is to provide input on Jobs CEO Council initiatives, support and/or develop internal (UVU) projects, processes, systems, and efforts that align with or expand Jobs CEO Council priorities and participate as assigned in Jobs CEO Council Insight groups.
Expectations: Expectations for members include attending meetings once per semester (in-person or virtually), and select members, depending upon skills, discipline, and interest, will be asked to participate in working groups, with expectations for each initiative presented at the time of the ask. Service letters will be provided based on the level of participation.
For questions regarding the nomination form, please contact Miki Brent at [email protected]. Nomination forms will need to be approved by your department chair and associate dean.
