Want a public safety career in Utah? $45 and concurrent enrollment can get you a living wage right out of high school.
About this episode
The episode discusses a new program in Utah that allows high school students to earn certifications for public safety careers.
Utah is building an innovative pipeline that could turn high school into a pathway to public safety careers. Rep. Matthew Gwynn is joined by Weber State University President Brad Mortensen and Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director Jared Garcia to discuss a new program that will let students earn concurrent enrollment credit, complete their Special Functions Officer certification, and step into a living-wage job in corrections – all for just $45. The conversation covers how the idea came about, the partnerships making it possible, and why creating early career pathways matters for both students and public safety.
People in this episode
Host: Rep. Matthew Gwynn
Guests: Brad Mortensen, Jared Garcia
Topics covered
- public safety careers
- education
- concurrent enrollment
- high school pathways
- certification programs
Keywords
- public safety
- high school
- concurrent enrollment
- living wage
- certification
- Utah
- career pathways
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Weber State University, Utah Department of Corrections
Places: Utah
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