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03/13/2023

Excellent video about direct admissions from Next Steps Idaho.

Watch a brief introduction to Direct Admissions Idaho, a program run by the Idaho State Board of Education. More information can be found on Next Steps Idaho...

12/05/2022

Don't forget to have your student apply for the Governor's Cup Scholarship. The Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship (Academic) awards up to $3,000 per academic year and is renewable for up to four years.

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of at least 2.8
Be an Idaho resident
Graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school or Idaho home school
Must attend full-time during the upcoming academic year (fall semester)
Write a 500-word personal essay about your goals and interests
Submit documentation of volunteer work, community leadership, and public service
Submit two letters of recommendation
Must Attend one of these eligible Idaho colleges or universities
(View Schools)

Next Steps Idaho - College and career planning resources for high school students from the Idaho State Board of Education

11/30/2022

11/29/2022

Non-traditional apprenticeships can increase talent employee pool More Idaho workers have enrolled in Idaho programs this year than ever before, broadening the potential for state workforce gains in a tight labor market. A total of 1,179 new apprentices were newly enrolled, with 81 new apprenticeshi...

11/17/2022

Reduce turnover, improve loyalty and retain top talent. Set up an Registered Apprenticeship program. Contact your local State Workforce Agency to learn more.

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11/17/2022

According to Apprenticeship.gov, the average starting wage after completing a Registered Apprenticeship program is $77,000. Of these graduates, 93% continue in paid employment, broadening the workforce.

Governor Brad Little proclaimed this week as National Apprenticeship Week in the state of Idaho. Are you enrolled in an apprenticeship program? Let us know about your great experiences in the comments below!

11/14/2022

One of the most innovative companies in Idaho must surely be Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Consequently, if one is interested in best practices in designing innovation spaces for business, it makes sense to see what INL is doing. And what INL is doing has taken a radical shift in the past two yea...

11/07/2022

https://www.uidaho.edu/events/avanza
November 14: Caldwell, ID Vallivue High School
November 15: Payette, ID Payette High School
November 16: Twin Falls, ID Canyon Ridge High School
November 17: Idaho Falls, ID University of Idaho, Idaho Falls
November 18: Virtual - Out of State encouraged, all are welcome

Learn more about the University of Idaho, as well as the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).

11/07/2022

ISU Dual Credit Night in Idaho Falls, next Monday.

10/05/2022

The FAFSA is open now.

Although the FAFSA for the 2023-24 academic year isn't due until June 30, 2024, it's wise to apply as soon as you can.

08/19/2022

Thinking about a community college?

Community college enrollment has steadily risen as cash-strapped students and their families look for more affordable options. Here’s what students should know about enrollment, cost and transferring.

05/25/2022

Congratulations Mason! Well done!

During the recent April SkillsUSA Idaho competition, Idaho Falls High School senior Mason Tomlinson had already started preparing for disappointment after not hearing his name called among his event's third