The Remote Online Initiative (ROI) program is dedicated to reducing unemployment and enhancing economic stability in rural Utah. Its mission is to provide residents with the skills and opportunities needed for remote work. By offering comprehensive training and support, ROI aims to foster economic diversification, support community resilience, and promote sustainable development, ensuring that rural communities thrive in a rapidly changing digital economy.
Program Information
- Empowering Rural Utah Through Remote Work (YouTube)
- What is Remote Work? (YouTube)
- Program Dashboards
Demographic & Enrollments
Program Fidelity
Enrollments & Jobs Created - Evaluating Utah's Rural Online Initiative
Journal of Extension, Volume 60, Issue 3, 2022
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2024
Excellence in Educational Technology (Team)
from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP), Regional and National level
2023
Excellence in Extension Engagement (Team)
from the Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP)
Excellence in Community Development Work (Team)
from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP), Regional and National level
2022
Hermes Creative Award, Platinum Winner (Team)
2021
Creative Excellence Award (Team)
from National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
Award for Innovation (Team)
from the National Extension Technology Community (NETC)
Distinguished Team Award
from Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP), Western Region and State level
Excellence in Workforce Development Programming Award (Team)
from the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP), Regional level
Diversity Award (Team)
from the Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers (UAE4-HW)
Diversity Award (Team)
from the Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
Marketing/Public Relations Award (Team)
from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
2020
Outstanding Contributor Award (Individual)
from the National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP)
Excellence in Extension (Individual)
from the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP), Regional level
Award of Excellence in Extension Programming (Team)
from the Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA), Regional level
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