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The ROI program is hiring!

Recently, the ROI program was successful in securing new state funding! In partnership with MarketStar, the ROI program will start delivering tech sales training for rural program participants who have completed the Certified Remote Work Professional course. The grant funding is for two (2) years to hire two (2) program coordinators to deliver and recruit for the 45-hour Certified Tech Sales Professional course.

ROI program research published as featured article in the Journal of Extension

This month, the Journal of Extension published some of the research of Dr. Paul Hill and Dr. Amanda Ali. Before the pandemic, the ROI program developed a remote work leadership course to equip business leaders with knowledge and skills to create remote jobs as a solution to rural unemployment. Compared to urban counties, Utah's rural counties experience higher levels of unemployment. This descriptive evaluation study collected data from course participants (N = 62). Findings showed short-term outcomes were achieved; participants experienced increases in knowledge and skills, and had more positive intentions toward creating remote jobs and hiring employees from rural counties. Since this initial study, we have pursued continuous evaluation of this specialized training course which has led to $1.2M in federal funding and over 440 new remote jobs created in targeted counties of Utah.

Remote Work Professional Course graduate finds job with Rocky Mountain Power

I got a job with Rocky Mountain Power a couple weeks ago!! I was able to show my certificate of completion at the interview and I am sure that helped me get the job. I am making almost double what I was making at my old job!!! Taking the Remote Work Course was one of the best decisions I’ve made!! Thank you Utah State University and the Remote Online Initiative!!!

- Lezlie Johnson, Carbon County

Let Your Dreams Work to BE More, SEE More, DO More, HAVE More, & GIVE More

When: Wednesday, October 5th at 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT

What: Learn how to:

    • Successfully find and succeed in a remote work job
    • Learn effective tools and communication as a remote worker
    • Understand how USU Extension helps you find remote work opportunities
Who: Job seekers first, entrepreneurs and freelancers second, leaders third
Where: Zoom link will be emailed after registering.

Remote Tea

Join us for Remote Tea, a discussion forum for leaders and managers who want to sharpen their skills for leading remote and hybrid teams.

Next session: Thursday, Oct. 6, 12 p.m. MT
Topic: Creativity and innovation in a remote team

Do you have to be in the same room to brainstorm?

Remote work has become a norm over the past couple of years. However, there are still those who are resistant to letting go of the office mindset. How does remote work affect inclusivity and productivity in the workplace? What about creativity and innovation? Join the discussion on Remote Tea, a webinar series for remote leaders where we will discuss the various aspects of remote work.

Meeting with Western Rural Development Center on remote work

Last week, our program director, Dr. Paul Hill, met with Dr. Don Albrecht, executive director of the Western Rural Development Center (WRDC) about the impact and opportunity of remote work in rural communities. The WRDC builds regional capacity to help rural communities prosper, thrive economically, and become self-sustaining. The WRDC also publishes the Rural Connections Magazine where Dr. Hill wrote the featured article for the latest Spring/Summer 2022 issue.

Participate in scientific study on remote work

We invite you to participate in a scientific study on remote work. This study is being conducted in collaboration with researchers here at Utah State University, the University of Utah, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Connecticut. The purpose of this study is to understand the challenges faced by remote workers and how remote workers navigate the boundaries between work and home.


Your participation is needed in the form of filling out surveys about your experiences while working remotely. The initial survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will also be asked to complete a second and third survey several weeks later which take approximately 15 minutes each to complete.


You will receive a $10 gift card upon completion of the three surveys and be entered in a drawing to receive a $75 gift card.

USU Extension 4-H sparks STEM education among rural youth

In 2016, 4-H implemented a small computer science program for students in Kanab Elementary School with funding provided by a grant from the Utah STEM Action Center. The program now has 250 students in grades 2 through 8 participating in coding education each year. This program has sparked increased interest in computer science, and 4-H has addressed this interest by expanding computer science and STEM programs to be more readily available for pre-K through grade 12 students.

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