Workforce Development

Ogden City Business Development recognizes that access to a highly skilled labor force is a key decision driver for businesses. Ogden is ideally located for companies to access a robust workforce from across the Wasatch Front. 

Within 45 minutes of Ogden, the employed population is more than 410,000. In the Ogden-Clearfield MSA, 93% of the working-age population has at least a high school degree or General Education Development GED and 42% has a post-secondary degree.

Regional Collaboration

The Ogden City team actively coordinates with industry, education, and government partners to ensure that our region develops talent with the skills required by business. 

  1. Education Partners
  2. Training Resources

Weber State University (WSU) Weber State University campus

Weber State University, a public university in Ogden, has an enrollment of nearly 29,000 students. Ranked 54th in “Regional Universities West” by US News & World Report, WSU offers more than 225 certificate and degree programs (the largest undergraduate offering in the state) and 20 graduate degrees. WSU has well-regarded programs in:

  • Computer science
  • Engineering technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Sales

The university emphasizes accessibility and community-engaged learning (such as experiential learning, capstone projects, and internships).

Ogden-Weber Technical College buildingOgden-Weber Technical College (OWTC)

Ogden-Weber Technical College serves more than 6,600 students each year. OTECH offers hands-on technical education, with more than 300 technical skills courses in 32 employment categories. OTECH recently opened Utah's first district-operated public high school located on the campus of an accredited technical college, giving students early access to the programs while they earn their diplomas. OTECH has particular strengths in:

  • Composites
  • Industrial automation
  • Non-destructive inspection

The college also partners with industry to provide employer-driven technical training, internships, and on-the-job training.

Other Institutions

Ogden is located within one hour of other major educational institutions, including:

  • Utah State University
  • University of Utah
  • Westminster College
  • Davis Technical College
  • Bridgerland Technical College
  • Salt Lake Community College

Email our office for help connecting with these education partners to identify opportunities from curriculum development, to apprenticeships, to research partnerships.