Utah Thriving
Utah Thriving
Opportunity
As part of the Multicultural Economic Empowerment workgroup formed by the Unified Economic Opportunity Commission (UEOC), The Center and its partners were tasked to identify strategies to create a Utah where all families have equal access and opportunities to thrive. The strategies we identified are for everyone who wants Utah to remain a national leader, and we explicitly invite change agents in our legislative and administrative branches, corporate sectors, and philanthropic communities to engage and take collective action toward reducing disparities.
We have an opportunity to build a legacy of thriving for all and we are committed to working across aisles, in multiple sectors, and in strategic collaboration with diverse stakeholders to see Utah’s narrative of success reach the four corners of our state, leaving no one behind.
We look forward to doing this work in partnership with all who love this great state and want to continue to see it succeed.
Team
The Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging partnered with the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs for Part One- Housing & Economy. For Part Two- Education, the CEOB partnered with the University Neighborhood Partners and the College of Education at the University of Utah.
Work
The Utah Thriving is an ongoing series highlighting opportunities to increase pathways in Utah’s economy, healthcare, education, and housing so all families have the opportunity to thrive. Our research found that because we live in a great state that is proactively seeking to better serve residents, improved opportunities in housing and the economy are already underway in Utah through strategies identified by local and national leaders. However, we found that there was an opportunity to elevate, connect and accelerate existing efforts to expand pathways for the families in our state, in particular for those experiencing the greatest disparities.
Outcomes
»This first report features 10 actionable strategies to increase opportunities in housing and the economy for all.
»Part Two highlights actionable strategies for uplifting current best practices and expanding opportunities for all students.
Resources
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Utah Thriving: Reducing Disparities Through Legacy Strategies Part One: Housing & Economy
The CEOB, 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 Thriving: Reducing Disparities Through Legacy Strategies – Education
The CEOB, University Neighborhood Partners, the College of Education at the University of Utah, and the Call to Action Foundation
This report is the second installment in a statewide report series aimed at identifying and addressing opportunity gaps across critical systems. This report focuses on Utah’s education system, exploring both the strengths and disparities that affect student outcomes, particularly for historically underserved communities. It offers data-driven insights and actionable strategies to help schools, communities, and policymakers work together to ensure every student in Utah can thrive.