“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.”

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.

Thanksgiving is upon us. This year has been one of slow recovery. But through the hardships and challenges, we at CEWT believe there is still much to be grateful for. While we will certainly enjoy the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, let’s also remember to give thanks where we can.

“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.

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. 

Visit our course page for more information on how to register for the NCLab training courses.

Meet Aurora Tangaro. She is a married, working mom living in West Wendover, Nevada. She has a passion for math and working with data. Aurora was employed as a Database Administrator for three years and then applied for a position as a Data Engineer. Unfortunately, she found out she did not have the skills sets required to meet the requirements for the engineer position.

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.

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.

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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