“OTECH prepares grads for our industry’s workforce by giving them the fundamentals of theory and hands-on experiences.”
Workforce development. Stronger communities.
Partner with OTECH to shape your team and drive economic growth
Ogden-Weber Technical College partners with local employers to ensure that our programs meet the workforce demands of our community. Each program establishes and maintains a team of employers who represent local business and industry. Biannual meetings facilitate collaboration and enable improvement to the curriculum.
Guide curriculum development and access skilled, job-ready graduates
Host interns/trainees and enhance local economic vitality
Join advisory committees and strengthen regional competitiveness
Ogden-Weber Technical College operates in and supports free enterprise, which is driven by market conditions. We work closely with local employers daily to stay informed about the changes that occur in the marketplace. This college-wide task is crucial in helping us fulfill our mission. The objectives of our ongoing relationship with local businesses and industry, which we proudly call our partnership with employers, are threefold:
These employer representatives also establish on-the-job training activities and internships for our students. These activities provide students with firsthand knowledge and experience in applying the skills they are learning in their courses.
Shape future Programs
Occupational Advisory CommitteesOgden-Weber Technical College collaborates with local employers to align programs with workforce needs. Each program has a team of employers for collaboration and improvements.
• Review curriculum & equipment needs
• Forecast industry trends
• Evaluate graduate performance
Upskill Your Team
Custom Fit TrainingUtah's legislature allocates Custom Fit funds to support training for businesses. Ogden-Weber Technical College administers these funds for Weber County to help pay for employee training.
• Company-specific training programs
• Flexible scheduling (days/evenings)
• On-site or campus delivery
“OTECH prepares grads for our industry’s workforce by giving them the fundamentals of theory and hands-on experiences.”
- Chris Jensen, Tech Support Supervisor, Autoliv
“There’s a huge skills gap between our workforce, what they can do and what we need them to do. And that’s why technical colleges like OTECH are so instrumental.”
- Brett Barton, VP Manufacturing Operations, Fresenius Medical
Email us anytime, with any question.
employer.partners@otech.edu
Mon – Thur: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
801-627-8306