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.

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.

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.

If you’ve ever had an idea in your head for the next best-selling novel, you may be all too aware of the struggle that comes with writing: well… writing!

Generating ideas, building a world and creating characters are all fun, but when it comes to taking the pieces in your head and putting them into words, it’s easy to find yourself down with a case of writer’s block. Other times you write yourself into a plot corner and struggle to find a way out of it.

Did you know that the art of creating has more benefits than just being a fun hobby? There are several mental health benefits that come from making art.

Happy new year!

With this new year comes an influx of new courses offered by Continuing Education/Workforce Training. From creating your own beautiful stained glass to learning the expansive history of art, we have several classes to pique your interest.

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday October 3, 2020 in conjunction with Old Town Pocatello’s Great Pumpkin Festival and Farmers Market.

ISU College of Technology (COT)’s Center for New Directions has recently received grant funds from the State of Idaho to support the education and workforce preparedness of single parent or displaced homemaker/worker COT students.

I have been a vegetarian for seven years now. And no, I don’t miss bacon. Or burgers. Or chicken. In that time, however, I have kept a keen eye on the rise in popularity of meat alternatives.

Chad Bannister, Bannock County Deputy Sheriff, speaks with RaeLyn Price, Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT)’s Health Programs Coordinator, during the recording of CEWT’s podcast, CEWT Talk.

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) is collaborating with community partners to provide a Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 777 Memorial Drive in the R.F.C Building # 48 on the ISU Campus.

Ba chóir duit Gaeilge a fhoghlaim! If Google Translate is anything to be trusted, that translates to, “You should learn Irish!”

Just like the country it originates from, the Irish language is fascinating and unique. Here are just a couple of interesting facts about Irish you might not know:

Interested in learning something new? Our Spring 2019 catalogs are now out, be sure to check your mailboxes for them!

There are an abundance of brand new classes being offered. Here are just a few of our new courses to check out:

Everyone needs a little self-care here and there, and there’s nothing like a good sugar scrub to help you feel like you’re lapping in luxury.

It might sound a bit strange to put sugar on your skin, but sugar has several benefits-- besides tasting great.

Be it for a hobby or a job, learning how to tinker with lathes can give you plenty of life benefits. Not only can this hobby-turned-investment cut back on house items you'll have to purchase in the future, but it can potentially lead to a well-paying career.

Culture of Idaho: The Potato Capital of the World

There are many things that are a part of Idaho’s growing culture that many people may or may not already know about. And one thing that sticks out the most is that we grow potatoes.

Our households are stuffed with all sorts of fabric and textile materials. And like all other household items like toasters and sinks, there is a common theme: they break, or in this case, tear or rip. But when our car has a flat tire, we don't toss out the car. We patch on a new tire and continue on our way.

Are you interested in drawing, but not sure whether it is worth the time or effort to try? No sweat! Whether you are just wanting to try it out, or are interested in pursuing a career in it, there are many benefits of learning to draw.

Feeling tired all the time can have a negative impact on your quality of work and life, for obvious reasons. There are a ton of explanations for why we can feel exhausted throughout the day, but if chronic fatigue becomes a long-term issue, the exact cause can be easier to pin point.

Thinking about a career in mining? Mining is an extremely physical and often dangerous occupation.

And, while mine safety has improved drastically over the years, it’s important to educate yourself about the risks associated with mining and the safety precautions you can take to protect yourself.

Welding is a useful skill to have, not only when working on your vehicle, but also when doing general repairs around your home. While most people think that you must own a commercial workshop to weld like a pro, it is not always the case. With an excellent understanding of welding, including the safety considerations, tools, and materials, you can set up a home welding station for your home welding projects.

The corporate world is becoming more and more competitive. Having the right credentials is becoming a factor of utmost importance for growth and success.

The first step to improving your career is always improving yourself. Not that all of your skills aren't amazing, they are, but the more skills you have, the more doors are open to you.

When it comes to business, Microsoft Excel can be one of your biggest assets--if you know how to use it. Most people know how to navigate through the basic accounting functions, but Excel has so much more to offer that a manager or business owner could be taking advantage of.

Thousands of people nationwide have found their passion in classic car restoration.

Whether their project car is an old hand-me-down from their grandpa or the classic car they have been dreaming about driving since high school, the emotional attachment associated with their projects is high, resulting in a high level of commitment once the project is started.

Are you sitting at your desk fuming over the last time you found yourself dealing with difficult people? Maybe it wasn’t even that long ago. Maybe it happened only moments before you sat down to read this, over there by the water cooler.

"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." – Henry Ford