Melisa Stark
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has selected Melisa Stark as the new commissioner of apprenticeship programs. Stark will be responsible for working with industry and education leadership to expand apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state. Stark has more than 23 years of experience at Workforce Services, including as an industry lead, grants specialist and leading the department’s employment initiatives program. Since 2013, Stark has led Utah’s efforts in building education and industry partnerships through the Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership and Talent Ready Utah grants.
