Our department covers workforce courses such as apprenticeships, customized training, and health programs. These programs are designed to give students the skills they need to start a new career. Other courses we offer include professional development, culinary, and skills development classes. These classes make up the Continuing Education portion of our offerings. 

Our Continuing Education courses are not designed to move a student into a new career but they can upskill a student's resume. Courses such as our Excel and Quickbooks classes are valuable upskilling offerings.

As you may be aware, our Fall 2023 Catalog is hitting mailboxes soon and is up online now. If you are interested in changing careers, we encourage you to enroll in one of our programs or reach out to us directly. 

For those interested in taking one of our Continuing Education classes, I have listed some of the benefits of lifelong learning below.

I was 24 years old when I traveled outside of my home country for the first time. On a whim, I decided to travel to Europe with another young woman, a girl I barely knew—mutual friends, studying abroad in Malta was the catalyst for our decision to book a flight to Europe (and visit them along the way). 

Europe was the first continent I got to scratch off of the map. It was this trip that spurred my love of travel and although it has been almost 20 years since I stepped on the plane that carried me there, it remains the trip that brings about the most sensory memory to me when I think back on it. Sometimes I can still smell the hint of perfume that lingered in the air, hear the rush of the small cars, trains, and Vespas as they moved past, and feel the Vencian air. Out of the three countries we visited, Italy remains the most vivid in my memory. 

There's something magical about venturing into the great outdoors and experiencing the awe-inspiring beauty of national parks. This June, I took  my 10-year-old brother and a friend to Yellowstone National Park, the USA's first national park, just a stone's throw away from our home. Having visited the park as a child and young adult, I wanted to introduce my brother and our friend to the park's breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unique geological features. 

Southeast Idaho Farmer’s Market and Community Events

Southeast Idaho’s summers are quintessential; they are hot, dry, sunny, and filled with outdoor activities. Those of us who live here are lucky. Abundant trail systems, lakes and reservoirs, world-class fishing spots, and endless stretches of public land are right out our backdoors. (Literally, out our back doors) I can walk to trailheads in Pocatello’s trail system from my house and I live smack dab in the middle of town. The outdoor activities in Southeast Idaho span far beyond the trails and waterways. 

Summer Camps for Kids

Summer is finally on its way. After a long and snowy winter, we are all ready for the sun and the fun that goes with it. Soon, children will be out of school and enjoying their well-deserved break.  Our young citizens will fill their summer with friends and family, outdoor activities, vacations, and summer camps.

The Benefits of Pollinator Gardens

Most of us are familiar with the benefits of bees. These little pollinators are responsible for helping produce 1 in every 3 bites of food we take. The economic benefit of bees is massive; bees contribute to the production of over $15 billion worth of crops each year.  Sadly, 1 in 4 species of bees is at risk of extinction. Mitigating the risk of extinction seems overwhelming and complicated but there are easy ways we can help; by planting a pollinator garden. 

CEWT Summer Classes

Now Open for Registration

It is that time of year again, the time of year when campus becomes quieter.  Gone is the chatter of students and they clammer in the building early morning. The halls and gathering areas sit empty for the summer months. Staff and faculty will temporarily disappear during the summer vacations. And a staff favorite by far, summer hours have started. While the quietness of campus masks the flurry of activity happening in the departments and colleges that makeup ISU. 

Join us for this free event and hear professionals speak on mental health issues in our community. Get informed about local mental health resources. Register: cetrain.isu.edu/mha/

Labor Day was established in 1894 to recognize the American Labor Movement. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, it creates a 3-day weekend for many Americans. Labor Day is celebrated with BBQs, picnics, camping trips, and many other activities. For those of us in Southeast Idaho, Labor Day activities may include a trip to the Eastern Idaho State Fair. For those of you who may not have a weekend full of activities planned, a list of Labor Day activities in S.E Idaho is below.

The POW/MIA flag serves as a remembrance of US missing and captive service members. The flag has become synonymous with American missing service members from conflicts and wars, especially the Vietnam War. While many of us may know the symbol, we may not know the history of the flag.