College of Southern Idaho Workforce Development & Training

Great opportunity in Jerome...... know anyone who wants to impact high school students and make a difference in the community?

Register now for our upcoming healthcare career fair!

Job openings include:
✔️ CNA
✔️ RN
✔️ EMS
✔️Surgical tech
✔️ Medical Assisting
✔️ Rad Tech

The industry is booming! Don’t miss this.

Register at workforce.csi.edu under the events tab.

Huge shout-out to all our Magic Valley farmers!

We love the amazing business ecosystem that supports local agriculture. 🌾

Our summer ag academy for teens is already full — but encourage your children to learn about Idaho’s ag industry! From dairies and ranches to farms and food processing, it’s all connected here.

Jerome business leaders work to increase workforce

What a wonderful article Times-News!!! Read and share, friends.

Jerome business leaders work to increase workforce Members of the business community learned about leadership programs and other efforts to increase the workforce during Business Plus's second quarter meeting Thursday at the Mountain View Barn.

Just a big shout out to the leaders in our community doing amazing things - especially when it comes to changing culture, supporting quality childcare options, and creating a place where you don't have to leave to live and build an amazing life.

Your career can start and grow right here.

We’ve been working with Jerome High School and local Jerome businesses for the past semester to create a machine operator apprenticeship program.

The juniors and seniors who have been accepted into the program will start in the Fall!

So proud of the community engagement and incredible students who are ready to learn crucial skills while earning an income. 💥

Jerome Tigers Counselor Kim Green and CSI Workforce apprenticeship team snapped a quick photo to celebrate today!

Clay Wilkie we are getting close! How exciting!

Is this the coolest summer camp in the Magic Valley for teens?

You bet.

Register your teen today for this one-of-a-kind camp.

Your student will experience modern manufacturing by creating and building products. Campers will experience a safe, hands-on learning environment creating products with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), operating machinery under close supervision, and discover their future career in manufacturing.

Super cool. Definitely fun.

Register at workforce.csi.edu by clicking on the events tab and finding youth camps.

Is this the coolest summer camp in the Magic Valley for teens?

You bet.

Register your teen today for this one-of-a-kind camp.

Your student will experience modern manufacturing by creating and building products. Campers will experience a safe, hands-on learning environment creating products with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), operating machinery under close supervision, and discover their future career in manufacturing.

Super cool. Definitely fun.

Register at workforce.csi.edu by clicking on the events tab and finding youth camps.

Our next hiring event is June 23rd! You can find all of our great events, hiring fairs, and youth camps on our website at workforce.csi.edu.

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So thankful for partners like the United Way! What a great evening with Sonya Black Haines!

A fun night Introducing the “Potluck Mentality” by United Way SCID’s Director of Resource and Collective Impact Sonya Black Haines at the Entrepreneurship Career Camp for Community Youth Members. This camp was designed and facilitated by the AMAZING Workforce Team ALEX, Tim and LK at the College of Southern Idaho Workforce Development & Training. Thank you for the opportunity! We are excited to see what the future holds! Together we Dream United!

The U.S. Census Bureau announced a staggering 5.8 million new business applications were filed in 2021, with Idaho accounting for 30,952 of those applications!!

This tells us that side-hustles, freelancing, and career pivots aren’t going anyway anytime soon, which is why we're so excited about the teens who signed up for our entrepreneurial career camp this week.

All week long our students will be creating a business plan, understanding marketing strategies, and how to read financials. It's so fun - we can't wait to see what comes out of this for our young entrepreneurs!

Big thanks to our following sponsors who allowed each of these students to attend on a scholarship... community support locally incredible.

Barclay Mechanical
Fusion Mechanical and Process


MV Electric
Lytle Signs

PARENTS...
DO NOT MISS THESE EVENTS FOR YOUR TEENS!
But really... we've got the BEST entrepreneurial career camp coming up on May 23 and the Summer Ag Academy (rave reviews every year for this one) on June 27.
Spots fill up quickly so sign your kids up now.
They'll have a great time and you can relax knowing they are safe and learning incredible skills for their future career.
Sign up at workforce.csi.edu, hit the events tab and then find Youth Career Camps.

Tomorrow!

If you haven't registered for the Women in Industry event yet, it's time!

bit/ly/csiwomeninindustry

Don't Miss This! (March 19th) - https://mailchi.mp/csi.edu/utm_sourcenewsletterutm_mediumemailutm_campaignthe20bridge20july-15453396

Did you know more than 70% of employers look potential candidates up on social media before an interview or making an offer? 😮

If you’re re-entering the workforce or pivoting into a new career, it may be time to give your social profiles a quick update to ensure they help you put your best foot forward.

Need a new headshot? We’re offering free headshots with an amazing photographer at the Women in Industry event on Thursday!

Bring copies of your resume, a friend, and enjoy a day filled with incredible speakers, networking, and a hiring event.

It’s easy and free to register!

Bit.ly/csiwomeninindustry

If you are thinking about re-entering the workplace or pivoting in your career, we’d love to invite you to our women in industry event next week.

We know the past few years have impacted women and getting back into the workforce can be a challenge.

This event will help boost your confidence, allow you to meet employers who are looking for new talent, and hear from incredible speakers like , , and .

Register today!

From Building an Empowered Woman from the Inside Out to the Women in Industry Event we and our amazing partners United Way and Idaho Department of Labor have an entire week of amazing events to support and strengthen our women both personally and professionally in the Magic Valley! Don't forget to register for these incredible opportunities!

May 17th: Building an Empowered Woman: https://www.unitedwayscid.org/civicrm/event/register?id=34&reset=1
May 19th: Women in Industry: https://workforce.csi.edu/events/women-in-industry-event-and-career-fair/default.aspx

This is a great job --- know anyone who wants to impact High School students?

Ideal Candidate....

- Would enjoy working with with local high school students

-Wants to make a difference in the community and build a talent pipeline

- OSHA 10 Certified Instructor preferred

-Experience teaching and/or performing the following

-Machine Operator competencies

Our last speaker for the Women in Industry Event on May 19th is Julie Underwood (are you signed up yet? It's free... and it's going to be priceless).

With more than 20 years of education experience as a former university administrator, secondary teacher, and college professor, Julie Underwood founded her own business with one mission in mind - helping people discover and believe in their own potential. Focus For Leaders is a growth coaching company that trains success-seeking individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. Julie offers empowering leadership and communication skills training as a John Maxwell Certified trainer, speaker, and coach. She also shares her expertise in managing life’s most valuable resource - time - as a Full Focus Certified Planner Pro.

Register here: https://bit.ly/csiwomeninindustry

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Have you registered for the Ultimate Women in Industry Event yet?

We're thrilled is joining us at 11 AM to talk about the POWER OF YOU!

A retired banker and dedicated leader, Deanna is passionate about living a life of intention. As a consultant and coach, she focuses her energy on building and inspiring emerging leaders to channel their talents toward positive, meaningful impact for themselves and their communities. A community leader, Deanna serves as Chairman of St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital Advisory Board and serves on the Board of The Idaho Youth Ranch. Deanna enjoys spending time with family, golfing, traveling, learning, cooking, sewing, and maintaining a strong, healthy lifestyle. Deanna and her husband Nate live in Boise with their two cats, Oliver, and Lillie. Deanna has two adult children who also live in Boise.

Register now!

bit.ly/csiwomeninindustry

is a well-known inspiration around Twin Falls and we're excited for you to listen to her on May 19 at the Women in Industry event!

Sonya experienced growing up off the grid north of Salmon, Idaho. During her childhood she witnessed the “Potluck Mentality” that she now applies to her role as Director of Resource Development and Community Impact with the United Way of South Central Idaho. Sonya Lives Big in Idaho and enjoys hiking to natural hot springs.

Register Now: bit.ly/csiwomeninindustry

HIRING! You interested?

We're looking for a Jerome instructor who likes working with high school students, wants to make a difference with their career, and we'd prefer it if you were OSHA 10 certified... sound like you?

Apply!

https://workforce.csi.edu/instructors/default.aspx

DO NOT MISS THE ULTIMATE WOMEN IN INDUSTRY EVENT on May 19th!

Our keynote speaker is the one and only Winnie Christensen, founder and director of the Culture for Change Foundation, a grassroot non-profit organization that works with women, girls and local youth by empowering, guiding and helping them create positive change in aspired spaces in the community through culture, social and financial education. Winnie is also the president of the Urban Cultural Fashion show, the co-founder of the Refugee and Women of Colour Coalition, a cultural storyteller/attaché, community Advocate,speaker, a board member of the Magic Valley Arts Council, a member of the YMCA Advisory board, assisted in co-created the City of Twin Falls first Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the former Director of Miss Africa Idaho for 6 years, a proud Rotarian, a wife and a mother to three boys.

Her goal is to bridge the gap in our community and show people we are not that different,and we should recognize and celebrate those differences. Born in Kenya now living in Twin Falls county, she is a graduate of Idaho State University. Her personal mantra is: Your life matters, make it count. Live to inspire and support those around you and be mindful of how you make people feel because life is a chain reaction. ⁣

Come be inspired, motivated, and connected with other women and local businesses who are hiring.

Register at https://bit.ly/csiwomeninindustry.