Nearly two dozen graduates from Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) Lineworker Pre-Apprentice Program put their skills to the test today in an exhilarating rodeo and skills competition at the Miller Campus in Sandy. The event drew a crowd of family, friends, and industry leaders, including local utility companies on the lookout for promising new talent. In a major boost to the program, the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation presented a generous $15,000 gift, aimed at supporting tuition assistance and funding two new rescue manikins for vital hands-on training. “We are thrilled to receive this generous gift from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, which helps us train the next generation of lineworkers while ensuring the highest safety standards," said Rhett Bigelow, program manager of SLCC’s Energy, Utility & Licensing Programs. “Rescue training is essential in this field, and this donation allows us to continue offering life-saving instruction at an affo...
U.S. diplomat shares why what he learned at SLCC matters now more than ever—intellectual humility, fighting certainty of thought, and leaning into curiosity. Today, May 9, Salt Lake Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 3000 graduates during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at the Maverik Center in West Valley City. SLCC’s Class of 2025 comprises 3,385 students, including 1,580 first-generation college students and 151 military veterans. Graduates range in age from 16 to 67, and the most earned degrees are from the General Studies and General Education programs followed by Nursing, Business, and Computer Science & Information Systems. “To be a part of the energy and excitement of this day, surrounded by thousands who have just achieved a hard-earned milestone in their lives, fills me up with hope for our future and awe at the immense potential among this class of graduates,” said SLCC President Greg Peterson, ...