June 2021
Midlife Workers Discover New Roads
It's never too late to make a change for the better. A grandma worries the workforce has passed her by. A military veteran eyes a new career after discharge. A mother of two feels trapped by her lack of a degree. Three mid-career workers travel from discouraged to inspired on a roadtrip like no other in Rerouting.

Watch on UEN-TV June 26 at 2 p.m. then meet Bernita, Dana and Jeremy two years later with follow-up interviews online.
Summer Job Smarts
YouthRules! spells out labor laws for young workers. Share this site to help youth have a safe, successful entry into the world of work.
Make your own summer job. Biz Kid$ offers a no-charge webinar and business plan guide to help youth create their own opportunities.
Research: Equity at Work
Inclusive work cultures can improve productivity by reducing social barriers to teamwork and performance. Explore why nearly half of the nation's LGBTQ+ workers are unwilling to come out at work. In this article, employees of an international insurance company discuss the importance of allyship. The report, A Workplace Divided, breaks down data on workplace double standards for LGBTQ+ workers in the U.S. and offers prompts to spark conversation and find remedies.
Equity gaps in CTE deepened for people of color with the shift to online learning, according to the Urban Institute. Delve into the data and recommended solutions.
How has COVID impacted career advancement for women? Explore the data in the latest research brief from the Utah Women and Leadership Project (UWLP).
More on UEN-TV Ch 9.1
Watch Career Hour on UEN-TV. Gain insight into the many routes to a great career with Roadtrip Nation then get inspired by successful entrepreneurs with Start Up. Mondays through Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Meet real people working their dream jobs on Real Life 101. This month’s featured careers include Horse Trainer, Medieval Knight Entertainer, Nano Tech Engineer and many more. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m.
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