ISU instructor builds IT program into direct pipeline to industry
At Idaho State University’s College of Technology, Tommy Gunderson is building more than an IT program—he’s building a direct pipeline to industry. A
Students blend trades and compassion at Elevate Academy East
When Elevate Academy East construction instructor John Kramer dreamed up a community project for his ninth graders, he didn’t want it to be another sh
Nursing graduate finds support, success through Center for New Directions
When Caitlyn Keelin walks the halls of Portneuf Medical Center’s progressive care unit, she’s not just a nurse tending to patients—she’s proof of what
Cosmetology class turns heads in Dayton
When Lisa Barnard launched the cosmetology program at West Side High School five years ago, she wasn’t just adding another elective. She was building
Experience and passion drive growth in Salmon River’s ag program
When James Boggan returned to Riggins in 2022, he thought he knew what to expect. The Salmon River High School graduate with a degree in rangeland eco
Graphic and Web Design program builds national reputation on real-world success
“Different years, different students, same results.” That’s the unofficial motto of the Graphic and Web Design program at North Idaho College (NIC). P
State Board of Education names Peter Risse administrator of the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education
The Idaho State Board of Education has named Peter Risse to serve as the next administrator of the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE
FCS teacher brings real-world skills to rural Idaho
At South Fremont High School, family and consumer sciences (FCS) teacher Kristy Hammond is proving that life skills aren’t “just electives.” They’re s
Persistence pays off for Idaho’s Adult Education Student of the Year
Each September, Adult Education and Family Literacy Week highlights the importance of programs that help adults build foundational skills, earn creden
Leading with Compassion: Kara Mahannah shapes Idaho’s Oldest CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program
When Kara Mahannah stepped into the role of program manager at the College of Southern Idaho’s Medical Assisting Program in 2009, she knew she was inh









