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). His appointment is scheduled to go before the Board for formal approval in October.

“Peter’s experience building partnerships between education, government and industry makes him uniquely suited to lead Idaho’s Career Technical Education division,” said Jennifer White, Executive Director of the Idaho State Board of Education. “We are excited to have his vision and leadership as our state continues to expand opportunities for Idahoans to gain the skills they need for today’s workforce.”

Risse currently serves as Director for Government and Industry Relations in the Office of the President at Boise State University. He previously held the role of Associate Dean of the Division of Extended Studies at Boise State where he oversaw community-based education programming, non-credit professional and continuing education and adult-focused degree programs. Prior to working at Boise State, Risse was the Director of the Chugiak-Eagle River Campus and Assistant Professor of Technology Education for the Community and Technical College at the University of Alaska. In that role, he led large-scale community and technical college training programs in fisheries, marine safety, oil and gas, and adult basic education. Risse earned a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

“Idaho’s continued success depends on a workforce that is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow,” said Risse. “Career technical education equips our students with the hands-on skills and experiences they need to succeed, and I am eager to work alongside our industry and education partners to strengthen that pipeline.”