North Idaho College

More than 130 North Idaho College Workforce Training Center apprentices were recognized June 4 was they completed programs in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, heavy equipment operation and construction.

NIC's apprenticeship programs achieved a 90.2% completion rate in 2024-25, well above both the Idaho and national averages. Graduates balanced full-time jobs with years of classroom instruction and hands-on training to reach this milestone.

Congratulations to this year's apprenticeship graduates. Your skills, dedication and hard work are helping build and strengthen communities across our region!

The North Idaho College Foundation Really BIG Raffle is SOLD OUT!

One lucky grand prize winner is going to receive a brand new home! Stay tuned for updates and links to the virtual drawing held on Wednesday, July 8!

Thanks to our incredible supporters, all 5,000 tickets for the 33rd Annual Really BIG Raffle SOLD OUT on June 17, 2026! 🥳

Stay tuned for additional updates about the Grand Prize home and visit nic.edu/rbr for more information about the July 8 virtual drawing.

Thank you for Investing in Dreams through your ticket purchase!⭐

The NIC Food Trailer is BACK this summer!

Located near the southern entrance of the Hedlund Building (420 N. College Drive, Coeur d'Alene), there will be different menu options every two weeks.

Open Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Operated by NIC Culinary Arts students, the trailer provides hands-on experience that helps prepare them for careers in the food service industry.

This summer, we're excited to be bringing back our Culinary Arts Food Truck!!
~We'll be running from June 17th to July 23
~Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30-1:30
~Located outside Hedlund building
We'll be whipping up three delicious menus over the next six weeks that we're excited to share with you! Thank you for all your support that allows us to give our students opportunities like this! We hope to see you there!

Happy National Mascot Day to the most recognizable bird on campus!

NIC's Cardinal tradition dates back to 1939, when student Glen Nogle suggested "Cardinals" as the college's new mascot. Inspired by the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, the name was selected and has represented NIC ever since.

In 1986, the mascot was officially named Cecil in honor of former Idaho Gov. Cecil Andrus.

Nearly 90 years later, Cecil remains a familiar face at athletic events, student activities and celebrations across campus!

Happy National Mascot Day, Cecil!

A new chapter is taking shape inside the Hedlund Building.

Construction is underway on the future home of NIC X-Labs, a renovated space designed to support collaboration, innovation and hands-on learning.

Take a look at the latest progress as work continues throughout the summer!

To learn more about NIC X-Labs, visit ➤nic.edu/xlabs.

We are 75 DAYS OUT from the most colorful event of the year!

Join us for the The NIC Color Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 29!

Run or walk your way through the course while having color powder thrown around you! Every participant gets a shirt, sunglasses and bandana (while supplies lasts).

FREE for anyone 18 and under and NIC students, only $20 for everyone else!

Register online at ➤nic.edu/funrun!

The course supports a wide range of participant paces.
Aug. 29
➤nic.edu/fun-run

Tickets are selling quick! Don't miss your chance to win a grand prize of a NEW home while supporting NIC student success!

⏰ The 33rd annual Really BIG Raffle live virtual drawing is Wednesday, July 8, 2026! That's only 4 weeks away! ⏰

This is your chance to get one of the remaining 100 tickets for this year's drawing, where nearly $600,000 in prizes will be given away! Only 5,000 tickets will be sold at $150 each... and they are selling fast!👀
Idaho residents can order online at nic.edu/rbr or by phone at (208) 769-3271 while quantities last.