Local Resources
Asian Association of Utah (AAU)
Homepage: http://www.aau-slc.org
Refugee Employment & Community Center (AAU)
Lina Smith, Director, 801-412-0577, ext. 230, linas@aau-slc.org
Gayane Manukyan, Volunteer Coordinator, 801-412-0577, ext. 227, GayaneM@aau-slc.org
AAU job developers and case managers assist refugees for up to five years after arrival.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:
Translation, Interpreting, and Transportation Services
Long-term Career Planning
Job Coaching
Upgrading Employment
Employment Workshops
Individual Job Placement
On-The-Job-Training
Vocational English Training
Job Orientation
Resume Assistance
Licensing and Diploma Recertification
Cultural Training for Employers
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES & HELP WITH:
Childcare
Problem Solving for School Children
Housing
WIC (Women and Infant Children)
HEAT (Utility Help)
SSI (Social Security Income)
CHIP (Children Health Insurance Program)
Medical, Dental, Eye Care, and Mental Health
Referrals for Legal and Immigration Issues
INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES for newly arrived refugees and those on financial assistance referred by DWS
and/or Resettlement Agencies.
BASIC SERVICES to Second Migration Refugees new to Utah.
LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE to overcome obstacles refugees face in America.
DWS Employment Counselors located at AAU:
Gachi Guet, 801-412-0577, gguet@utah.gov
Lien Le, 801-412-0577, llien@utah.gov