In Utah, there are more than 140,000 Veterans, representing every generation from World War II to recent conflicts.
Veterans bring valuable skills and experience to the workforce, generating $3.2 billion in economic activity and supporting over 36,000 jobs in Utah.
Including military installations and the defense sector, the total economic impact of the military in Utah reaches $19.3 billion.
The Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs (UDVMA) connect Veterans with the resources and support they deserve, including:
○ Utah@Ease: Provides free legal assistance to veterans facing legal challenges.
○ Veteran Business Resource Center: Empowers veteran entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses.
○ Accelerated Credentialing to Employment (ACE): Helps veterans translate their military skills to civilian careers.
○ Higher Education Support: Assists veterans in accessing and utilizing their GI Bill benefits for higher education.
○ First-Time Homebuyer Grant: Offers financial assistance to veterans purchasing their first homes in Utah.
○ Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide: Raising awareness and providing resources to prevent veteran suicide.
In addition there have been $55,000 worth of gun saves, which include handgun and long rifle safes provided for Veterans.
And LiveOn has a Military Suicide Prevention Playbook as well.
You can learn more at Veterans.utah.gov.
