--- title: ISU CEWT Blog | Continuing Education description: Continuing Education | Continuing Education and Workforce Training provides adult education to build new skills or sharpen old ones. --- [Skip to Main Content](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education#MainContent) ### Subscribe to Email Updates [![CEWT Talk Podcast Side Banner (blog)-1](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/CEWT%20Talk%20Podcast%20Side%20Banner%20(blog)-1.png "CEWT Talk Podcast Side Banner (blog)-1")](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/podcast) [![More Exiting Classes Are Available!](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/More%20Exiting%20Classes%20Are%20Available!.png?width=200&height=259&name=More%20Exiting%20Classes%20Are%20Available!.png)](https://cetrain.isu.edu/download-catalog/)   ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [General Interest (243)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) - [CEWT (194)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/cewt) - [Lifelong Learning (107)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/lifelong-learning) - [Professional Development (59)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/professional-development) - [Business (52)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/business) - [Personal Growth (45)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) - [Health & Wellness (38)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) - [Technology (36)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/technology) - [Workforce Training (36)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) - [New Career (35)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/new-career) - [Continuing Education (31)](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) - [Did You Know? 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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](https://cetrain.isu.edu/download-catalog/), here are a few courses and events you might be interested in. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/a-look-at-upcoming-cewt-courses-and-events) ## [2022 Spring Semester Registration Now Open](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/2022-spring-semester-registration-now-open) [Isaac Dayley](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/isaac-dayley) on Nov 29, 2021 10:56:43 AM 1 comments [Lifelong Learning](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/lifelong-learning) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/ISU-CEWT-Catalog-SPG2022_cover.jpg) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/2022-spring-semester-registration-now-open) ## [2021 Fall Semester Registration Now Open](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/2021-fall-semester-registration-now-open) [Isaac Dayley](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/isaac-dayley) on Aug 2, 2021 9:14:00 AM 0 comments [Lifelong Learning](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/lifelong-learning) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/fall%20catalog%2021%20cover.jpg) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/2021-fall-semester-registration-now-open) ## [Top Tips for Starting Writers](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/top-tips-for-starting-writers) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Mar 1, 2021 10:21:05 AM 0 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Writing.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/top-tips-for-starting-writers) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/top-tips-for-starting-writers) ## [Go With The Flow with Arts & Crafts](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/go-with-the-flow-with-arts-crafts) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Jan 25, 2021 10:30:00 AM 0 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Paint.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/go-with-the-flow-with-arts-crafts) 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. The repetitive nature of making art has a similar effect on the brain as meditation, drawing the artist into something known as “flow.” First observed by psychologist [Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi](https://www.cgu.edu/people/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/), flow is described as the feeling when someone is so completely absorbed by an activity that nothing else seems to matter. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/go-with-the-flow-with-arts-crafts) ## [Start The New Year Right With CEWT](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/start-the-new-year-right-with-cewt) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Jan 4, 2021 9:45:00 AM 0 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [Workforce Training](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Start.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/start-the-new-year-right-with-cewt) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/start-the-new-year-right-with-cewt) ## [ISU CEWT Hosts 2nd Annual Mental Health Resource Fair](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/mhrf) [ISU CEWT](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/isu-cewt) on Sep 21, 2020 9:11:00 AM 1 comments [Health & Wellness](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [CEWT](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/cewt) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/2020%20Mental%20Health%20Fair%20-%20SAVE%20THE%20DATE(2).png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/mhrf) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/mhrf) ## [ISU COT Receives Grant Fund for Single Parent, Displaced Homemaker/Worker Students](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/isu-cot-receives-grant-fund-for-single-parent-displaced-homemaker/worker-students) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Aug 31, 2020 2:59:01 PM 0 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [New Career](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/new-career) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Study_Group.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/isu-cot-receives-grant-fund-for-single-parent-displaced-homemaker/worker-students) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/isu-cot-receives-grant-fund-for-single-parent-displaced-homemaker/worker-students) ## [Plant-Based Meat: Fad or the Future?](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/plant-based-meat-fad-or-the-future) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Oct 21, 2019 11:05:03 AM 1 comments [Health & Wellness](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Plant_Meat.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/plant-based-meat-fad-or-the-future) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/plant-based-meat-fad-or-the-future) ## [Finding Strength Through Resiliency](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/finding-strength-through-resiliency) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Sep 30, 2019 10:15:00 AM 1 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Health & Wellness](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/DSC01092.jpg) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/finding-strength-through-resiliency) *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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/finding-strength-through-resiliency) ## [Interesting Facts About the Irish Language](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/interesting-facts-about-the-irish-language) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Aug 28, 2019 1:39:27 PM 0 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) *![Image result for irish](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Flag_of_Ireland.svg)* *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: [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/interesting-facts-about-the-irish-language) ## [Ten New CEWT Courses to Check Out](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/ten-new-cewt-courses-to-check-out) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Dec 10, 2018 12:52:49 PM 0 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [CEWT](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/cewt) [Workforce Training](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Allen%20Feature-1.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/ten-new-cewt-courses-to-check-out) 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: [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/ten-new-cewt-courses-to-check-out) ## [Sugar: Not Just for Sweets](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/sugar-not-just-for-sweets) [Sammy Rich](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/sammy-rich) on Nov 20, 2018 10:00:58 AM 0 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Sugar_Skin.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/sugar-not-just-for-sweets) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/sugar-not-just-for-sweets) ## [What and Why: Discovering the Uses of Metal Lathes](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/what-and-why-discovering-the-uses-of-metal-lathes) [Stephanie Bachman](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/stephanie-bachman) on Aug 4, 2017 9:05:00 AM 4 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Metal_Lathe.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/what-and-why-discovering-the-uses-of-metal-lathes) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/what-and-why-discovering-the-uses-of-metal-lathes) ## [The Potato Capital of the World](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/the-potato-capitol-of-the-world) [Annile Anderson](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/annile-anderson) on Jun 26, 2017 8:28:00 AM 0 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [CEWT](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/cewt) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/culturepotato.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/the-potato-capitol-of-the-world)   #### **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. No matter what part of the state you are from, you have probably encountered potato farming in some form or other, but do you know much about it? Potatoes aren’t exactly considered the most exciting topic, but the roles they play in how we live our lives here are surprisingly high. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/the-potato-capitol-of-the-world) ## [Why Sewing is a Skill You Need—Young or Old](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/young-or-old-why-sewing-is-a-skill-you-need) [Stephanie Bachman](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/stephanie-bachman) on May 31, 2017 9:33:00 AM 0 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Sewing.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/young-or-old-why-sewing-is-a-skill-you-need) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/young-or-old-why-sewing-is-a-skill-you-need) ## [3 Reasons You Should Learn to Draw](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/3-reasons-you-should-learn-to-draw) [Annile Anderson](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/annile-anderson) on May 24, 2017 8:36:00 AM 0 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Draw.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/3-reasons-you-should-learn-to-draw) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/3-reasons-you-should-learn-to-draw) ## [Could Thyroid Problems be Affecting Your Life?](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/could-your-thyroid-be-affecting-performance-at-work) [Andrew Browning](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/andrew-browning) on Mar 10, 2016 8:00:00 AM 0 comments [Health & Wellness](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Thyroid.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/could-your-thyroid-be-affecting-performance-at-work) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/could-your-thyroid-be-affecting-performance-at-work) ## [5 Major Mining Hazards That Are Completely Preventable](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/5-major-mining-hazards-that-are-completely-preventable) [Andrew Browning](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/andrew-browning) on Feb 17, 2016 7:00:00 AM 5 comments [Health & Wellness](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [Workforce Training](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Mining.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/5-major-mining-hazards-that-are-completely-preventable) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/5-major-mining-hazards-that-are-completely-preventable) ## [How To Set Up A Home Welding Station](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/how-to-set-up-a-home-welding-station) [Agustin Avila](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/agustin-avila) on Dec 3, 2015 7:00:00 AM 1 comments [Technology](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/technology) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Home_Welding.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/how-to-set-up-a-home-welding-station) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/how-to-set-up-a-home-welding-station) ## [Why Becoming Autodesk Certified Should Be on Your "To Do" List](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/why-becoming-autodesk-certified-should-be-on-your-to-do-list) [Megan Suitts](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/megan-suitts) on Aug 27, 2015 8:47:30 AM 1 comments [Professional Development](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/professional-development) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [Workforce Training](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Autodesk_Car.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/why-becoming-autodesk-certified-should-be-on-your-to-do-list) The corporate world is becoming more and more competitive. Having the right credentials is becoming a factor of utmost importance for growth and success. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/why-becoming-autodesk-certified-should-be-on-your-to-do-list) ## [5 Reasons You Should Be Autodesk Certified](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/5-reasons-you-should-be-autodesk-certified) [Jantzen Pahl](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/jantzen-pahl) on Aug 6, 2015 7:00:00 AM 1 comments [Professional Development](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/professional-development) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [Workforce Training](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Autodesk.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/5-reasons-you-should-be-autodesk-certified) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/5-reasons-you-should-be-autodesk-certified) ## [8 Formulas You Can't Live Without in Microsoft Excel](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/8-formulas-you-cant-live-without-in-microsoft-excel) [Megan Suitts](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/megan-suitts) on Jun 25, 2015 7:00:00 AM 0 comments [Professional Development](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/professional-development) [Technology](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/technology) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Excel_Formula.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/8-formulas-you-cant-live-without-in-microsoft-excel) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/8-formulas-you-cant-live-without-in-microsoft-excel) ## [Top 4 Tips to Save Money on Your Classic Car Restoration](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/classic-car-restoration) [Megan Suitts](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/megan-suitts) on May 11, 2015 8:24:00 AM 28 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Classic_Car.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/classic-car-restoration) Thousands of people nationwide have found their passion in [classic car restoration.](http://cetrain.isu.edu/enrollment/course/auto-restoration-class/) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/classic-car-restoration) ## [Stay Sane: 5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult People](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/stay-sane-5-tips-for-dealing-with-difficult-people) [Aaron Kirkham](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/aaron-kirkham) on Mar 17, 2015 7:00:00 AM 0 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Difficult_People.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/stay-sane-5-tips-for-dealing-with-difficult-people) Are you sitting at your desk fuming over the last time you found yourself [dealing with difficult people?](http://cetrain.isu.edu/enrollment/course/1103/) 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. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/stay-sane-5-tips-for-dealing-with-difficult-people) ## [3 Crucial Content Study Tips for the PMP Exam](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/357191/3-crucial-content-study-tips-for-the-pmp-exam) [Megan Suitts](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/megan-suitts) on Nov 12, 2014 8:50:00 AM 1 comments [Professional Development](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/professional-development) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Study_Tips.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/357191/3-crucial-content-study-tips-for-the-pmp-exam) The role of a project manager is, at its core, to get things done. An experienced project manager can ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest possible standard. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/357191/3-crucial-content-study-tips-for-the-pmp-exam) ## [The Adventure of Life - Lifelong Learning](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/356152/the-adventure-of-life-lifelong-learning) [Kathy Hayes](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/kathy-hayes) on Oct 3, 2014 9:42:00 AM 0 comments [Lifelong Learning](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/lifelong-learning) [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Learn.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/356152/the-adventure-of-life-lifelong-learning) *The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. – *Prince  [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/356152/the-adventure-of-life-lifelong-learning) ## [The Shocking Truth about your High School Diploma](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/345659/the-shocking-truth-about-your-high-school-diploma) [Camille Gilbert](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/camille-gilbert) on Jul 31, 2014 8:26:00 AM 1 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [New Career](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/new-career) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/HighSchool_Grad.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/345659/the-shocking-truth-about-your-high-school-diploma) Education is the key to success, we have all heard it. But how much education exactly?  When you were going to high school, you figured that your diploma would be enough - or maybe you didn't see the need to finish high school. But when we're young, we can't always see the bigger picture until later, and now you may be finding that getting a job after high school is tougher than you thought.  [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/345659/the-shocking-truth-about-your-high-school-diploma) ## [Is Grunge Design Dead?](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/287381/is-grunge-design-dead) [Max Swenson](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/max-swenson) on May 7, 2013 1:50:00 PM 2 comments [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Grunge.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/287381/is-grunge-design-dead) Fads come and go, trends wax and wane.  No ideas ever really die, they simply leave our collective favor for a period of time that is determined by how tiresome they became when in vogue. Design wonks, like me, are asking the same question more and more often. Is Grunge (or **Grunge Design**) dead? Business owners or those who are responsible for procuring design work for their employer, may well be asking “what the heck is Grunge?” and “why should I care if it’s dead?”. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/287381/is-grunge-design-dead) ## [Are You Too Old to Go Back To School?](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/280728/are-you-too-old-to-go-back-to-school) [Kathy Hayes](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/kathy-hayes) on Apr 3, 2013 2:03:00 PM 2 comments [Personal Growth](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Old_Student.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/280728/are-you-too-old-to-go-back-to-school) *"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." – Henry Ford* [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/280728/are-you-too-old-to-go-back-to-school) ## [Fall Protection In The Workplace](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/267082/fall-protection-in-the-workplace) [Jeff Hough](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/jeff-hough) on Mar 27, 2013 2:10:00 PM 4 comments [Professional Development](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/professional-development) [Continuing Education](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/continuing-education) [Workforce Training](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/workforce-training) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Fall_Protection.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/bid/267082/fall-protection-in-the-workplace) According to the Top 10 OSHA Violations list of 2011, the most cited violation is [Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501) ](https://www.osha.gov/doc/residential_fall_protection/sample_fall_protection.html)There were 7,139 violations reported in 2011, of which 260 resulted in a **worker’s death**. 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