Posts by Isaac Dayley

2022 Fall Semester Courses

Isaac Dayley on Aug 1, 2022 8:48:00 AM

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Fall semester is coming up! While the leaves are yet to turn–and the weather is still hot–school is starting up for millions across the country. Even if you aren’t attending school there is still room to learn. Spend a little time this season learning a new skill, increasing your knowledge, and bettering yourself.

CEWT has a variety of classes and offerings this Fall. There is sure to be something for everyone. While a full list of courses can be found in our catalog, here are a few courses and events you might be interested in.

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Want to Learn a New Skill? Here's 5 Tips to Succeed!

Isaac Dayley on Jul 25, 2022 11:42:42 AM

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Everyone has been there at some point. You set a goal to learn something new, outlining what needs to be done to accomplish it. The first few days or even weeks go well. But eventually a wall looms. Procrastination sets in, priorities shift, and motivation stalls.

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The Art of Selling

Isaac Dayley on Jul 18, 2022 9:37:00 AM

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The first documented use of the word ‘selling’ was “Snake Oil Selling” in 1790, a phrase which refers to the practice of fraudulent selling, or selling goods other than advertised. So even from the beginning, selling as a profession has been seen as inherently dishonest and deceptive. 

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Independence Day Weekend 2022: Everything to Do in Southeast Idaho

Isaac Dayley on Jun 27, 2022 12:20:17 PM

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It’s that time of the year again. This upcoming weekend is Independence Day. Fireworks, parades, parties, barbecues, and more are coming your way across Southeast Idaho. If you need some help deciding how to best spend your time, look no further. Here is everything you can look forward to this 4th of July weekend.

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The Growing Uses of Drones in the Workplace

Isaac Dayley on Jun 20, 2022 8:58:00 AM

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Drones are becoming a more common occurrence in life. Perhaps you’ve seen one fly overhead at a park or flown one yourself. They can be entertaining to watch and pilot for recreational use.

Concurrently, drones are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace as well. As the technology continues to evolve, businesses and employers are utilizing drones to help streamline processes, provide increased safety, and make jobs easier.

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A Look at Upcoming CEWT Courses and Events

It’s June, and the official start of summer is just around the corner! Swimming, hiking, barbecues, and vacations can add up to a full season. If you have a little bit of extra time, what better way to spend it than by learning a new skill, increasing your knowledge, and bettering yourself?

CEWT has a variety of classes and offerings this summer season. There is sure to be something for everyone. While a full list of courses can be found in our catalog, here are a few courses and events you might be interested in.

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Memorial Day: A Remembrance of Those We've Lost

Isaac Dayley on May 30, 2022 9:27:00 AM

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Today is Memorial Day. For many, it’s a time of three-day weekends, barbeques, and celebrating the warmer weather of Summer. 

But Memorial Day is so much more than that. 

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Isaac Dayley on May 23, 2022 1:52:52 PM

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Note: Continuing Education and Workforce Training is not a medical institution. This article is to raise awareness regarding mental health, not to provide solutions. Talk with your doctor if you feel you or a loved one need professional help.

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Eating Disorders.

Odds are you have someone in your life who struggles with one or more of these mental illnesses. You yourself might be struggling or have struggled with them. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so for those that you love or for yourself, take a moment and learn a little bit more about the oft misunderstood topic of mental health and wellbeing.

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Morton Buildings is Coming to Pocatello

Isaac Dayley on May 9, 2022 3:04:31 PM

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Pocatello is growing.

Businesses are moving in and among those is Morton Buildings. They are building a manufacturing facility next to the regional airport which they are hoping to have done by this Fall. But who are they, and why choose Pocatello?

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Your Career as an Electrician

Isaac Dayley on Apr 4, 2022 4:03:07 PM

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Construction Combine 2022 just ended. For those interested in working with their hands, it was a goldmine of information, first-hand experience, and enjoyment. It also helped spark a greater interest in the skilled trades as a whole.

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5 Benefits of Starting Your Own Podcast (And How CEWT Can Help!)

Isaac Dayley on Feb 28, 2022 3:56:08 PM

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Do you run a business and are wondering how to improve your outreach and scope? Are you an individual with an interest you want to share with the world? Are you and your friends wanting to share your thoughts and experiences with others?

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Disaster Preparedness & Response Conference

Isaac Dayley on Feb 21, 2022 9:36:00 AM

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On April 8th and 9th, the first-ever Disaster Preparedness and Response Conference–in collaboration with ISU Continuing Education and Workforce Training and ISU Community and Public Health–will be held at the Disaster Response Complex.

But what is it? How did it come to be? And why should you care?

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Curious which US Presidents Visited Idaho?

Isaac Dayley on Feb 14, 2022 9:54:39 AM

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Next week is President's Day. Historically viewed as a celebration of George Washington's birthday, and later of Abraham Lincoln, the holiday now celebrates every US President since the founding of the nation.

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Valentine's Day Weekend: Where to Take Your Sweetheart in SE Idaho

Isaac Dayley on Feb 7, 2022 10:06:49 AM

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You want to do something romantic, really treat your significant other to something special, but you are totally out of ideas. Sound familiar? 

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, let CEWT take care of the stress. No matter what your idea of a romantic getaway looks like, there is somewhere for you and your sweetheart in Southeast Idaho.

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AARP Idaho and CEWT Bring Valentine's Day Sweets with Chef Jason Knapp

Isaac Dayley on Jan 31, 2022 9:58:00 AM

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Are you in need of a great treat for Valentine’s Day? Do you want to make something special for your significant other or friend, but are unsure what to make? Or are you single looking for a way to learn something new? Look no further.

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What Learning a New Language Can Do For You

Isaac Dayley on Jan 10, 2022 8:54:25 AM

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There are over 7000 languages spoken across the world today. The United States alone has between 350 and 430 languages spoken in its borders. Language connects us, allows us to express ideas and learn new knowledge. 

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New Year, New Classes, New You!

Isaac Dayley on Jan 3, 2022 9:24:54 AM

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It’s the new year and with it comes new resolutions. This year, Continuing Education and Workforce Training has classes that’ll help you grow, learn, and improve.

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Class Highlight: Healthy at Every Size

Isaac Dayley on Dec 13, 2021 1:47:11 PM

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“We, as a culture, have been outsourcing our body’s own intuition about food and movement to someone else.”

Nutrition is complicated and nuanced. Every year it seems like there’s a new diet, a new fad ‘guaranteed’ to help you lose weight. Every day we see ads telling us what we should look like, even if we haven’t looked like that for years. Maybe you have found yourself wondering where you can find helpful information and advice for yourself and not someone else.

If so, you need not look any further than CEWT’s upcoming Healthy at Every Size course.

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Community Health Workers: Support Where You Are

Isaac Dayley on Dec 6, 2021 9:58:00 AM

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“U.S. rural communities—from Appalachia and the Deep South to the Midwest and western states to Alaska and Hawaii—share common risks for poorer health. These challenges, including few local doctors, poverty, and remote locations, contribute to lack of access to care.”

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2022 Spring Semester Registration Now Open

A new year is right around the corner. With it comes new opportunities to learn new things and develop the skills you already have. Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) invites you to meet your new year’s resolution, develop a lifelong passion, and further your education.

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Chatting With An Expert in Graphic and Web Design

Isaac Dayley on Nov 15, 2021 9:12:00 AM

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“To make a living as a graphic designer, one must be good. Really good.” 

If there is someone qualified to make such a claim, it would be Michael Waite. Founder, CEO, and employee of Bonefrog Creative Group, Michael has over 30 years of experience in the graphic design field. With so much experience he has seen the industry shift and evolve many times over those years.

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Sho-Ban Youth Learn Valuable Carpentry Skills

Isaac Dayley on Nov 8, 2021 10:03:42 AM

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Not all the skills necessary for a rewarding career can be found in a traditional classroom setting. Many come through hands-on work experience, especially skills found in the trades industry. Unfortunately, opportunities to learn those skills often don’t come everyday. 

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5 Reasons to Become an EMT

Maybe you just graduated high school. Perhaps you are in college considering what career you want to pursue. Or you might be thinking about changing career paths later in life. Regardless of your situation, becoming an Emergency Medical Technician could be the career for you.

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Halloween Season 2021: (Nearly) Everything to Do in Southeast Idaho

Isaac Dayley on Oct 18, 2021 9:30:00 AM

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Halloween season is upon us, and with it comes a wide selection of spooks and attractions. From corn and straw mazes to haunted mills and hospitals, there is something for everyone in Southeast Idaho. So whether you are looking for activities and events in your town or want to travel a bit, here is (nearly) everything you can look forward to this October.

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Columbus Day or Indigenous People's Day?

Isaac Dayley on Oct 11, 2021 12:19:29 PM

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October 11, 2021 marks Indigenous People’s Day and Columbus Day. Only the latter is a nationally recognized holiday, but many across the country feel it should be the other way around.

What is the history of these two holidays and the people they represent?

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Your New Halloween Tradition: Pumpkin Pour Painting

Isaac Dayley on Sep 27, 2021 9:34:00 AM

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Fall is officially here and Halloween is fast approaching. Decorations for the holidays have been a long standing tradition from Jack-O’ Lanterns to skeletons. But maybe you are looking for something new—and feeling a little adventurous—for this Halloween season.

If so, look no further than pumpkin pour painting.

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Regarding Social Media in the Classroom

Isaac Dayley on Sep 20, 2021 9:43:00 AM

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Conversation around social media just a decade ago looked very different from today. Whereas before, this article might have started with a discussion of how fast social media use was growing, it now has to acknowledge how widespread it is (seven-in-ten adult Americans use it). Where once social media was nothing more than a new fad, it has now become a regular part of our daily lives.

So rather than bemoan how social media has taken over, we can instead learn how to utilize it better. Starting with its use in the classroom.

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How Covid-19 has Impacted the Skilled Trades Industry

Isaac Dayley on Sep 13, 2021 9:21:00 AM

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This is Part 3 in a three-part series on Covid-19's impact on the economy, nationally and locally. Part 1, "Covid-19's Economic Impact on the United States and Idaho", can be found here. Part 2, "How Covid-19 has Impacted Idaho's Healthcare System", can be found here.

A decision had to be made at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic: what industries would be considered essential?

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How Covid-19 has Impacted Idaho's Healthcare System

Isaac Dayley on Sep 6, 2021 10:17:00 AM

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This is Part 2 in a three-part series on Covid-19's impact on the economy, nationally and locally. Part 1, "Covid-19's Economic Impact on the United States and Idaho", can be found here. Part 3, "How Covid-19 has Impacted the Skilled Trades Industry", can be found here.

There is perhaps no industry more affected by Covid-19 than healthcare.

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Covid-19's Economic Impact on the United States and Idaho

Isaac Dayley on Aug 30, 2021 9:59:00 AM

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This is Part 1 in a three-part series on Covid-19's impact on the economy, nationally and locally. Part 2, "How Covid-19 has Impacted Idaho's Healthcare System", can be found here. Part 3, "How Covid-19 has Impacted the Skilled Trades Industry", can be found here.

Our lives came screeching to a halt over a year ago. Many of us lost jobs, delayed education, and struggled financially. In addition to our health, Covid-19—and the subsequent lock downs and quarantines—affected the US economy. Those effects were felt both on a personal and national level.

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The Benefits of Telehealth in a Pandemic World

Isaac Dayley on Aug 23, 2021 10:03:00 AM

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Covid-19 continues to change the way all of us interact with each other. While we may no longer be in lockdown, we are still forced to find new ways to accomplish our jobs and education, interact with each other socially, and even look after ourselves.

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Financial Literacy is Possible

Isaac Dayley on Aug 16, 2021 9:53:18 AM

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Professor Chris Chatwin loves finances.

As the Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance at the College of Business at Idaho State University, that makes sense, but his love goes deeper. “I love the ability to have an understanding of money. Not a hate for money, but an understanding of ‘what does money mean to me’. I love having an understanding of how I can use my own personal finances to not be entrapped.”

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Dr. Meesha Iqbal: Invested in Public Health

Isaac Dayley on Aug 9, 2021 10:53:14 AM

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In 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Kashmir in Pakistan, killing approximately 90,000 people and leaving 3.5 million more homeless. To this day, it is still considered the deadliest earthquake to have hit not just Pakistan, but all of South Asia.

At the time, Dr. Meesha Iqbal was a medical student in Pakistan. She witnessed the rebuilding of hospitals and healthcare systems in the aftermath of the quake. Her father led the rescue teams and the military hospital of the area as the commanding officer. Throughout the chaos she came to an important realization: while the medical professionals might be prepared for disaster, the system itself was not.

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2021 Fall Semester Registration Now Open

Summer is quickly coming to an end. As school starts back up and vacations come to a close, Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) invites you this fall to learn a new skill, develop a lifelong passion, or further your education.

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Dr. Henry Oh: A World-Record Holder and Lifelong Learner

Isaac Dayley on Jul 26, 2021 9:53:00 AM

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July 19th has become a significant day for Dr. Henry Oh.

Working right here at our local Idaho State University, Dr. Henry Oh is one of the most accomplished people you could ever meet. He is the Department Chair and Clinical Professor of Health Occupations in the College of Technology, a lifelong learner and teacher, and now, a world-record holder.

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The Wonderful (and Rather Dubious) Connection Between Plants and Music

Isaac Dayley on Jul 19, 2021 9:57:00 AM

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If you’ve ever had a houseplant before, you’ve probably heard the advice to talk to the plant, or let it listen to music. This idea has been around so long that it can seem natural to do so. But if you stop and think about it, can plants ‘listen’ to us? And is there any evidence backing this long-standing claim?

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Books vs. Audiobooks: Which One Is Better For You?

Isaac Dayley on Jul 12, 2021 9:58:00 AM

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There has long been a debate surrounding books and audiobooks. On one hand, there are those who will claim you only get an authentic experience with reading. Audiobook enthusiasts will counter by saying they are able to listen to far more books than they could read.

And on and on the argument goes.

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A Brief History of Independence Day

Isaac Dayley on Jul 5, 2021 10:03:00 AM

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We here at CEWT hope you are having a wonderful Independence Day weekend. While parades, fireworks and backyard grilling may now be the norm, the history of this weekend goes way back to even before the founding of this country.

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Independence Day Weekend 2021: Everything to Do in Southeast Idaho

Isaac Dayley on Jun 28, 2021 10:06:00 AM

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Independence Day weekend is quickly approaching. With the end of the pandemic in sight, communities across Southeast Idaho are preparing to celebrate in person once again. So whether you are looking for activities and events in your town or want to travel a bit, here is everything you can look forward to this 4th of July weekend.

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Theaters Are Reopening: Do We Care?

Isaac Dayley on Jun 21, 2021 10:07:00 AM

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The pandemic is nearly over. As vaccines continue to roll out and as businesses reopen, people are heading back to the activities they love. But one industry has been drastically changed over the past year and a half: movie theaters.

They may be reopening as well, but will we care as much as we used to?

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Junior Firefighting Camp: Raising the Next Generation of Heroes

All across America there is a vast shortage of men and women who bear the name Firefighter. The National Fire Protection Association reported, "The volunteer firefighter numbers for 2016 and 2017 are the lowest recorded levels since the NFPA began the survey in 1983." Never before has such a need for brave men and women existed.

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Fallen Soldiers and Families Recognized at Memorial Dedication

Isaac Dayley on Jun 7, 2021 10:15:00 AM

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It was the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. People in Pocatello were doing a whole host of activities with those they loved. But nowhere in the city, perhaps the state, was something as important as what we were doing. On that windy, slightly overcast day, we were gathered to dedicate the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.

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Summertime Obsession: Picking the Best Grill

Isaac Dayley on May 31, 2021 10:00:00 AM

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Ah, summertime. Swimming, campfires, hiking, and of course, backyard grilling. And with the pandemic on its last legs, it’s looking more and more like the summer we’ve been needing for two years now has arrived.

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Project Management: What It is and Why You Should Care

Isaac Dayley on May 24, 2021 10:22:00 AM

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Do you remember group projects in school? Those awful, soul-destroying projects that no one, including the teacher, wanted to do? 

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