https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/index.xmlhttps://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://extension.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/CynthiaGebler.phpCynthia Gebler of St. George, Utah, turned her search for flexible remote work into a bookkeeping business. After completing our CRWP and CTSP courses, she created a remote career that fits her skills and schedule.Wednesday, 16 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/shaelynn-hughes.phpShaeLynn Hughes is now working remotely in artificial intelligence as an AI data annotator with Outlier. Her work helps improve systems used by millions and highlights how remote-ready skills can open doors to emerging digital careers from rural communitiFriday, 13 March 2026https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Robert-Amis.phpSee how Tooele County resident Robert Amis used Utah State University Extension’s Rural Online Initiative to gain remote work skills and land a hybrid role. Explore resources and training for remote jobs in Utah.Friday, 13 March 2026https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/eca_success/Roberts-Hoophouses.phpAfter launching a redesigned e-commerce website, Roberts Hoop Houses has generated more than $21,000 in online sales and expanded quote requests nationwide. Owner Kevin Roberts shares how improving his online storefront strengthened legitimacy, reach, andMonday, 2 March 2026https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/eca_success/Western-Legacy-Farm-Ranch.phpWestern Legacy Farm and Ranch turned its website into a revenue-generating tool through Utah State University Extension’s ECA program. Within six months, the Washington County agritourism business increased sales, expanded its reach nationwide.Tuesday, 17 February 2026https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/eca_success/Saltwater-Ranch-Flower-Farm.phpWhat started as just a girl and her mom playing in the dirt is now a growing online flower business. Learn how a mother-daughter flower farm used the E-Commerce Accelerator to build a website that simplified ordering and opened new possibilities for growtWednesday, 7 January 2026https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/gina-ward.phpAfter completing ROI courses, Gina Ward of Davis County secured a 100% remote role, applying her expertise in nutrition and diabetes care while living and working in Utah and supporting people nationwide.Wednesday, 17 December 2025https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/eca_success/Utah-Seed.phpUtah Seed in Box Elder County is using digital tools to share local expertise and serve more growers across the region. With support from E-Commerce Accelerator, their online store made its first sale within days and continues to grow with steady product Thursday, 4 December 2025https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/eca_success/Faircrest-Farms.phpIn the heart of Weber County, Faircrest Farms is more than a farm; it’s a living example of what it means to dance with nature. Led by Farmer Karl and Rita Edeling, the small urban regenerative farm grows fresh produce, hosts workshops, and builds communiMonday, 3 November 2025https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/pamela-webster.phpAfter taking ROI courses, Pamela Webster from Washington County discovered that the lessons she intended to use to help others could open new doors for herself. A retired professional, she reimagined her next chapter by gaining new communication skills, rFriday, 26 September 2025https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/StacyAnnMaxwell.phpSAHM didn’t know how to position herself for success in the professional environment. Read her story about finding a place in remote work. The ROI Certified Sales Professional and Certified Remote Work Professional Courses helped StacyAnn learn to talk abTuesday, 18 March 2025https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/LezlieJohnson.phpI 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 CourWednesday, 14 September 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/ChanteLembke.phpChanté Lembke has been working at LedgerGurus as the HR Generalist for the last 5 years. LedgerGurus is a 100% remote Client Accounting Services Firm that has had a great partnership with the Remote Online Initiative Program over the years. Chanté took thMonday, 12 September 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/KCBarton.phpMy husband travels the western United States for his construction business so remote work is an absolute necessity for me. I first heard about the ROI program from the county commissioner of Washington County and signed up after I graduated with my masterMonday, 12 September 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/ChuckKrivanek.phpChuck Krivanek is the Primary People Person for Complete Recovery Corporation and a recent graduate of the Master Remote Leader Program. As with many call centers, the Covid pandemic was the force behind developing a remote workforce. At Complete RecoveryMonday, 15 August 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/AddieMartinez.phpI started working at Big Brothers Big Sisters during the pandemic when much of our staff was already working remotely. Throughout the pandemic, our staff learned how to be flexible working from home, however when the office opened up and staff started retTuesday, 5 July 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/christychristensen.phpThank you to everyone for your support! I got hired on with Aira! This job comes with a ton of learning opportunities & growth & aligns with my core values & appeals to my strengths of helping others with different abilities. It is a 1099 position whichThursday, 30 June 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/AdamBrinkworth.php"Thanks to the ROI program, I am set to start training with a new job opportunity that I am very excited about. I will be able to do customer service online and feel like this will be a great fit for me. This program's positive reference to my new employeFriday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/BrynnLarsen.php"During my senior year of high school, I decided to take the Rural Online Initiative course where I learned very valuable tools, such as communication, teamwork, and time management. I also discovered software I was unaware of that I know will help me witFriday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/ChadRoberts.php"I was recently hired to work full-time as a Medicare advisor after taking the Master Remote Work Professional course from USU Extension. This position is fully remote. While my background is in IT, this is a great job for getting back into the workforce Friday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/ClaytonMeyer.php"I went through the USU Extension Remote Work training program almost 2.5-3 years ago. I did this course because I had been running semi-truck for the past 7-10 years. I had broken my fibula and was laid up. I thought about how nice it would be to work frFriday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/DeannaMaxfield.php"I just want to say thank you, for all the support while taking this course. There were so many things I learned that will be beneficial in moving forward as a remote worker. All of the training was very educational. I feel I am going to be so much more eFriday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/HanahSmith.php"I completed the Certified Remote Work Professional course in April of 2020 just as the pandemic was heating up. Before taking the course, I searched tirelessly to find a way I could work from home. Eventually, I came across a remote job listing with InteFriday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/JulieAnderson.php"I took the Certified Remote Work Professional certificate course with the intent to convert my current job to remote. That didn't work out as the company I worked for was sold. Because of the foundation that I had from taking in the class I was confidentFriday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/EmileeFerrin.php"Living in a rural community, jobs in your field of study can be few and far between, or unavailable all together. After graduating from SUU with a Bachelors of Accounting, it was important to me to find a career I could grow in and continue living where Friday, 8 April 2022https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/SarahBarstow.phpSarah Barstow took the Remote Work Certificate course and is now working as an advisor for the WBC of Utah. She said, "I wouldn't have even found out about the job if it weren't for your course, so thank you so much! I found out I got the job on the same Tuesday, 25 May 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/AnnCollier.phpFriday, 26 March 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Barbie.php"I have gotten a job freelancing. I got the job from Hire My Mom's website. I also work part of my day from home remotely for my full time job. I greatly appreciate the training I received from your class. It helped me land my part time job." - Barbie Friday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/brooke.php"Participating in Rural Online Initiative has given me many more tools that I needed to work online. When I first learned about Rural Online Initiative November 2018 I thought it would provide me with a job. I did not, however, expect it to teach me how tFriday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Chelsea.phpChelsea was a graduate from the very first Master Remote Work Professional Certificate class in 2018. She was able to find remote work for a company in New York City therapy clinic based out of Manhattan. She is specializes in patient intake, and has beenFriday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Laura.php"At 20 hours a week I do marketing and social media for Box Elder Extension. I am remote, with the acception of taking event photos and the occasional video footage. I used to be the 4-H program coordinator and upon my maternity leave I started doing someFriday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Erin.php"I found a remote job as an administrative assistant for an insurance company. I take care of scanned files and organize their one drive. The class helped me sooo much to be able to manage my workspace and use my time wisely!" - Erin S.Friday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Moriah.php"This program taught me how to create a professional remote work environment, how to be productive and the expectations of the remote work industry." - Moriah (ROI Graduate & Entrepreneur)Friday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Pratt.php"While I am still currently employed with Blanding City, I have been doing freelance on the side. I am helping a relatives friend start a website and social media for their farm that host weddings and events out in Virginia." - Pratt R.Friday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/rachelchristensen.phpMy name is Rachel Christensen. I began looking for remote work when I had my first baby, knowing that I wanted to be home with her while still fulfilling my own goals in the workplace. I took the Master Remote Work Professional Certificate Course which heFriday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/roxie.php"I have worked for years but have never been introduced to the concept of workflow in such understandable steps. My epiphany was that I can use these skills in so-many ways including my personal life. I am very grateful that I can come from an older generFriday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/WhitleyPotter.php“I’m Whitley Potter, I’m a stay at home wife & mother to 3 little ones and I live in Tabiona Utah. I love living in a rural community but it has a downside of not a lot of opportunities for work close to home. I’ve worked remotely off and on for the past Friday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/WendyJulian.php"The ROI program was great to update me on current trends and gave me the knowledge necessary to know where to find trustworthy remote companies and freelancing sites. Since participating in the program 6 months ago, I have been able to find clients on UpFriday, 12 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Orin_hutchings.phpHello, my name is Orin Hutchings. I am 20 years old and graduated from Hurricane High School in 2017. I am from the rural town of Apple Valley in Washington County. I was part of the May 2019 cohort for the Master Remote Work Professional certificate courThursday, 11 February 2021https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Brian.php"I just landed a remote work position with Hubstaff. I will be helping manage their customer experience it is full time. Thanks for all the help and support from the ROI team!" Thursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Althea.phpI have been hired by the Federal Government as a Legal Administrative Assistant, the job also has Telework assigned to it as allowed by the department. I searched the usajobs.gov website to see what jobs were available. I created a profile and uploaded neThursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Becky.php"I was able to obtain a teaching position online as an instructor for BYU-Idaho, I work from home teaching students remotely from around the world how to use Microsoft Word. One of the take-away’s I received in the Remote Certification Course was to keep Thursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/CarriB.phpCarri Beck, mother of four, recently relocated to rural Southern Utah with her husband from rural North Dakota. In North Dakota she had a part-time job as an LPN which helped with the family finances. When she moved to Southern Utah, she assumed that shThursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Emily.phpCongratulations to Emily and her successes in remote work! She participated in the Master Remote Work Professional Certificate Course in February and has been employed by Small Town Hub (https://smalltownhub.com/) as a web designer. She has also been helpThursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Murice.php"When I took the (Master Remote Work Professional certificate) course it really helped me in learning to focus when it comes to entrepreneurship." Thursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/JessicaB.php"I'm so grateful for the ROI program and the resources it provided...as it lead me to discover the remote Utah based company LedgerGurus."Thursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/JessicaLee.php"I will be working remotely for American Maintenance doing email correspondence with vendors, spreadsheets, helping with invoicing. I am extremely glad I took the course. It helped me a lot and in the end it got me more financial freedom and more time at Thursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Paul.phpI had heard about this class from my mom and one of my nieces. They both recommended that I take this course to improve my skills and so I could continue to live in a rural community. I was familiar with working remotely because I had been doing it for Thursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/tonialewis.phpTonia Lewis, an entrepreneur and recent graduate from the Master Remote Work Professional Certificate course, was looking to expand her professional freelancing opportunities by learning how to create drone images to market virtual tours through the use oThursday, 17 December 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Jennifer.phpI took the Rural Online Initiative course and was awarded the Master Remote Work Professional certificate in June of 2020. Because of that, I acquired a job with a Fortune 500 company called On Air Parking. I feel very fortunate to have the freedom to takTuesday, 24 November 2020https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/success-stories/Katie.phpI decided to take the Master Remote Work Professional Certificate course as I was advised I’d be laid off due to COVID from my current job. I thought it would be a good certificate to show on my resume when looking for a new job. I knew I’d be looking fThursday, 22 October 2020