We’ve all been there before, trying to format a graph in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or getting a picture to fit right on a Word document. You may feel frustrated and confused-- but then, someone else in the office rushes over, makes a few clicks, and like magic, the program is doing what you want it to. As they head back to their desk, you admire them for their adapt skills. They are… the Office Hero.

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training has partnered up with Home Depot to host the second annual Construction Combine on March 27-28.

As a collaborative effort between the community and local construction industry, the Combine provides local contractors an opportunity to educate their community through hands-on training and outreach.

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:

This year, draft season is coming early.

On March 28th and 29th, participants will stand in the spotlight as they prove their skills to professionals and hopefully snag a position that will launch them into a job and potentially a career. 

In the world of current events, businesses today are confronted with a skills gap that leaves them without the qualified workers they need. This has negative effects on their company as they need functioning and knowledgeable professionals to help manage the inner workings of their businesses.

If you’re like me, the only plumber you know is Mario. Or maybe you have some vague image in your head of a plumber with a messy toolbox and jeans that hang too low. But that can’t be the whole story. So let’s get real about plumbing and talk about it as it actually is: the job that no one wants that everyone should.

 When companies get busted by OSHA, it’s a pretty big deal. They’ll be saying goodbye to some hard-earned cash, and they are putting their employees at an even bigger risk than their wallets.

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.

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

Autodesk is the company that makes AutoCAD software for the design of buildings and other structures, used by architects, planners, designers, contractors and engineers.