Partnerships

November 2025

WEM Partners with UBTech to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Scholarships

2025-11-05T10:32:38-07:00

WEM Partners with UBTech to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Scholarships Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is proud to announce a new partnership with Wasatch Energy Management/WEM Operating (WEM), a locally based oil and gas company with roots in the Uintah Basin. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to community investment and workforce development and will provide scholarships to students enrolled in any UBTech program. WEM has been a part of Utah’s energy landscape for over 23 years and actively participating in wells in the Uintah Basin since 2018. In 2023, the company began operating wells in the basin, and [...]

WEM Partners with UBTech to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Scholarships2025-11-05T10:32:38-07:00

October 2025

Building People, Building Futures: The Haslem Legacy at UBTech

2025-10-13T14:06:09-06:00

Building People, Building Futures: The Haslem Legacy at UBTech When you believe in people, you build more than a business—you change lives. That belief has guided Brad and Karlene Haslem since 1998, when they launched what would become BHI, operating out of a one-bay shop with eight employees and an unwavering vision: put people first, and success will follow. The Haslem Legacy Foundation's recent gift to Uintah Basin Technical College reflects that enduring commitment to investing in people and community. The Haslems' story began as high school sweethearts at Uintah High. After marrying in the fall following Karlene's first [...]

Building People, Building Futures: The Haslem Legacy at UBTech2025-10-13T14:06:09-06:00

March 2025

UBTech Partners with George T. Weldon Construction, LLC to Invest in Local Workforce

2025-03-07T13:24:29-07:00

UBTech Partners with George T. Weldon Construction, LLC to Invest in Local Workforce Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) and George T. Weldon Construction, LLC are excited to announce a new partnership that will make a significant impact on the local community. As part of this collaboration and celebration of their 50th Anniversary in business, George T. Weldon Construction, LLC has established the “George T. and Judy Weldon - Invest in the Best of the Basin” Scholarship, a $10,000 fund designed to support Uintah Basin residents pursuing careers in construction, welding, CDL, or cabinetry programs at UBTech. The scholarship, spread [...]

UBTech Partners with George T. Weldon Construction, LLC to Invest in Local Workforce2025-03-07T13:24:29-07:00

November 2024

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Support UBTech Student Scholarships in Rural Utah

2024-11-06T12:04:39-07:00

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Support UBTech Student Scholarships in Rural Utah Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech), located in northeastern Utah, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, expanding scholarship opportunities for UBTech students. The last grant UBTech received from the Foundation was in 2022, which had a significant impact, benefiting 16 students. This new funding aims to continue supporting students, particularly in rural Utah, by increasing the number of students completing certificate programs. “This grant will enhance educational support for students in rural areas,” stated UBTech President Aaron Weight. “UBTech [...]

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Support UBTech Student Scholarships in Rural Utah2024-11-06T12:04:39-07:00

June 2024

Growing company with Vernal roots partnering with UBTech

2024-06-14T14:49:45-06:00

Growing company with Vernal roots partnering with UBTech ProPetro, a leading company specializing in fracing, wireline, and high-pressure cement pumping, has recently announced a partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech). This collaboration will provide scholarship opportunities for residents of Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah counties. It will cover 100 percent of the costs associated with certificate programs, including tuition, fees, and books. The roots of ProPetro trace back to 2001 when founder Blinn Tenney established Big Four Cementing in Vernal. In 2007, ProPetro emerged, expanding its services to include cementing and fracing. Since then, ProPetro has grown substantially, with [...]

Growing company with Vernal roots partnering with UBTech2024-06-14T14:49:45-06:00

January 2024

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024

2024-01-26T13:23:08-07:00

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024 Kristopher Morgan, a UBTech graduate and diesel mechanic at BHI, has not just excelled in his career but has now solidified his position as one of the final two competitors representing the United States at the prestigious WorldSkills competition in France, scheduled for September 2024. Morgan's journey from an online charter school student to a promising diesel mechanic is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and seizing unique opportunities. In 2021, he discovered the chance to pursue tuition-free college courses in a hands-on environment [...]

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 20242024-01-26T13:23:08-07:00

October 2023

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech

2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) has solidified its commitment to education and community development through a strategic partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College. This partnership will provide students at UBTech with valuable scholarships that foster technical skills and empower the local workforce. As a respected conservation group and active participant in the community, WCF recognizes the importance of giving back to the community that has supported its endeavor, said Kevin Richens, President of WCF. The partnership with UBTech involves a substantial donation of $25,000. The funds will be [...]

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

September 2023

Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development

2023-09-15T14:34:23-06:00

  Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development Coyote Tanks, a welding fabrication company, is excited to announce an impactful collaboration with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) that will not only support aspiring welding professionals but also foster a stronger connection between education and industry. This collaboration, which encompasses scholarships, industry mentorship, and material donations, demonstrates Coyote Tanks' commitment to nurturing talent while addressing the workforce needs of tomorrow. Having a history tracing back to 2011, Coyote Tanks has undergone evolution, while its present President, Doug Reynolds, marks a decade with [...]

Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development2023-09-15T14:34:23-06:00

January 2023

UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage

2023-01-18T10:14:19-07:00

UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage When Uintah Basin Technical College rolled out its new Advanced Energy Transportation program to help train truck drivers and support the trucking industry, it garnered attention across the state. As a result, local oil and gas companies are partnering with UBTech to provide scholarships and additional funding to support the demand for CDL drivers. XCL has announced its partnership with UBTech by sponsoring over $17,500 in scholarships annually to the college’s CDL program. UBTech recognized the shortage of CDL drivers and initiated collaborative efforts with trucking companies to [...]

UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage2023-01-18T10:14:19-07:00

September 2022

UBTech Partners with Moon Lake Electric Association

2022-09-21T14:02:26-06:00

Written by Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce a new partnership with Moon Lake Electric Association. Moon Lake Electric is partnering with UBTech in scholarships for non-traditional students to help individuals in the Uintah Basin gain an education. “Supporting the rising generation in their academic endeavors not only helps individuals and families but will benefit the community as these students enter the workforce,” said Moon Lake Electric Association President and CEO Yankton Johnson. “Many non-traditional students don’t have the opportunity to receive an education and this partnership will help fill that need.” Moon Lake Electric [...]

UBTech Partners with Moon Lake Electric Association2022-09-21T14:02:26-06:00
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