Idaho Technology Workforce Funding

Idaho Technology Workforce Funding is sponsored by Idaho Workforce Development Council. This funding is for Idaho employer consortia and training providers to develop technology-focused workforce training programs that build transferable skills and wage gains for Idaho workers.

Resource Hub - Idaho Workforce Development Council Industry Focused Resource Hubs Idaho Workforce Development Council Agency Overview Through its committees, programs, and collaborations the Idaho Workforce Development Council helps connect Idahoans to career opportunities, and Idaho’s employers to a qualified workforce.

Agency Overview One Sheet Agency Overview PPT Slides Child Care Expansion Grants Child care is one of the most critical work supports for parents to successfully participate in the labor market. This funding, administered by the Workforce Development Council, will increase the number of child care seats available to working families.

Child Care Expansion Grants Program One Sheet Child Care Expansion Grants PPT Slides Idaho Child Care White Paper Utilizing state, federal, and private funds, the Workforce Development Council funds employer, industry, and public sector projects that increase the economic mobility of Idahoans, support growth of the economy, and develop Idaho’s workforce pipeline through training initiatives that serve multiple employers and industries.

Grant Opportunities Program One Sheet Grant Opportunities PPT Slides Industry Sector Grant MOU Industry Sector Grant Terms & Conditions Industry Sector Grant Rubric Industry Sector Grant Training Schedule Industry Sector Grant Budget Template Innovation Grant Terms & Conditions Innovation Grant Letter of Intent 12-Month Innovation Grant Training Schedule 12-Month Innovation Grant Budget Template 24-Month Innovation Grant Training Schedule 24-Month Innovation Grant Budget Template Employer Grant Terms & Conditions Employer Grant Training Plan Idahoans can match their skills to employer needs and research training for the skills that hiring managers seek.

By filling out a simple form, they can connect with a career planner to access training funds for in-demand courses.

Idaho LAUNCH Flyer Spanish Idaho LAUNCH Program One Sheet Idaho LAUNCH Implementation Framework for Adults Idaho LAUNCH Implementation Framework for Students Idaho LAUNCH Partner Toolkit The Idaho Leader initiative is designed to help employers and education entities scale work-based learning opportunities such as internships, externships, apprenticeships, co-ops, career education, and on the-job training.

Idaho LEADER Program One Sheet Idaho LEADER Initiative video Work-Based Learning Continuum An initiative of the State Board of Education in partnership with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, Next Steps Idaho is designed to help all Idahoans understand and pursue the many education and career opportunities available to them.

Next Steps Idaho Program One Sheet Spring 2022 Partner Toolkit Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and led in Idaho by the Idaho Workforce Development Council, TPM® is designed to be a scalable, employer-led solution designed to close the skills gap in ways that generates shared value and a return on investment (ROI) for employers as well as learners, education and workforce providers (including OPSOs), and the communities in which they reside.

This systemic approach unlocks employer leadership and engagement in a novel way by speaking the language of—and leveraging strategies and practices associated with—supply chain management.

Talent Pipeline Management Program One Sheet Talent Pipeline Management PPT Slides TPM, US Chamber of Commerce Educator Externship Program Every summer, the STEM Action Center, in partnership with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, provides K-12 classroom teachers and college and career advisors the opportunity to work at an Idaho employer where they gain valuable industry experience and knowledge, helping them better prepare students for the world of work.

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that establishes the Workforce Development System and provides funding to support training and employment services for adults, dislocated workers, and low-income, out-of-school youth.

Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant Through a joint effort with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, Idaho Department of Labor, and Idaho Career Technical Education, Idaho Business for Education is scaling up Idaho’s Youth Apprenticeship program, with a goal of placing 400 apprentices by 2024 in some of the 1,200 federal apprenticeships.

Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant Program One Sheet Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant PPT Slides Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant Video Apprenticeship Idaho Coalition The Apprenticeship Idaho Coalition is made up of partners that have the goal of growing Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Idaho.

The Coalition has built partnerships with secondary and post-secondary education institutions across the state, improved the quality and access of apprenticeships, and innovated new processes that fast-track program development through a streamlined system that consistently receives national attention.

2025 Apprenticeship Idaho Coalition Annual Report Idaho Department of Labor – Apprenticeships Soft Skills Training Modules The WDC is excited to share these interactive soft skills trainings presented by Idaho Digital Learning Alliance in partnership with the Idaho WDC. The modules are designed to help you gain important employment skills that will increase your chance of finding a job and help you climb the career ladder.

Module 2 – Enthusiasm and Attitude Module 5 – Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Module 6 – Professionalism Semiconductor Workforce White Paper The Workforce Development Council recently collaborated with Micron in a public-private partnership to research the current state of the workforce as Idaho looks forward to substantial expansion.

This paper details educational resources, grant investments in our STEM workforce, and private sector and nonprofit programs leveraged statewide to support the next generation of STEM experts.

Semiconductor Workforce White Paper Idaho Healthcare Workforce Collaborative The Idaho Workforce Development Council, in partnership with the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation, the Idaho State Board of Education, and the Office of the Governor are working to expand opportunities in health care occupations in Idaho. Read about the collaborative’s work through two reports and a preceptor incentive pilot program.

Preceptor Incentive Grant Report – Rounds 1 and 2 Addressing Idaho’s Healthcare Worker Shortage through Education and Training Innovations Scaling Nursing and Allied Health Talent in Idaho through Preceptorships and Apprenticeships Specialized Resource Hubs Articles about WDTF Grants Between April and May 2022, the council conducted an online survey among employers in Idaho to understand hiring trends and in-demand skills in order to best match Idaho LAUNCH offerings with employer needs.

Read the full analysis here. Next Steps Idaho’s 2022 Ad Campaign has launched! To download resources you can share in your community, visit the Media Kit page on the NSI website.

New Idaho LEADER Website Launched The Idaho Workforce Development Council launched a new Idaho LEADER initiative website to help employers reach out to educators and students, providing best practices and immediate opportunities to connect through Next Steps Idaho Connections.

Governor Issues Executive Order Launching Workforce Pell Council NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION: Study Governor’s Signature Workforce Investments – Idaho LAUNCH Here are 3 reasons why this state’s public college enrollment is surging Good Jobs, Strong States: How Governors Are Building Opportunity in 2026 New data confirms Idaho LAUNCH is expanding opportunity, strengthening Idaho’s workforce Report: Idaho Launch encouraged more students to attend in-state colleges Free training for workforce housing available to Idaho communities Opinion- Idaho LAUNCH Program Redefines the American Dream New report shows LAUNCH aligns with Trump’s Talent Strategy for America Governors Working for the Workforce Investing in Workers to Power the Future of Senior Living Idaho educator ‘externship’ helps fuel passion U.S. Labor secretary touts Idaho Launch: A ‘powerful example’ of workforce development CSI, Chobani announce launch of new scholarship program with Idaho Launch Lewiston Tribune: “Workforce training program to offer professional development for caretakers” Idaho Business Review: “Options in further education crucial to Idaho workforce needs” Boise Dev: “‘Idaho needs them:’ Idaho leaders talk education, job training needs for students” Local News Channel 8: Gov Little celebrates Idaho LAUNCH program success Ready, Set, Idaho LAUNCH: An Interview with Executive Director Wendi Secrist Idaho LAUNCH Funds Available for High School Students Idaho Rural Water Association Apprenticeships “Booper Dreams Big – An Almost True Story of Apprenticeship” IDAHO CAPITAL SUN: “First Round of Grant Funding Open to Expand Child Care Access Across Idaho” IDAHO BUSINESS REVIEW: “A word with Wendi Secrist of the Idaho Workforce Development Council” Building Idaho’s Future Workforce Through Hands-On Learning Turning the Tide on Turnover: Small Business Solutions Through Education Monica McDonald – WDC Extern Believing in a Future: How Idaho LAUNCH for Students Helped Hayley Break Barriers Isabelle Jenkins: WDC Spring Intern Boise State University: Cyber Operations and Resilience Success Story WDC Workforce Development Training Fund Grant Awards Press Release Idaho Employer Grants Awarded to Training for New Hires, Education Programs Council Meeting Resources Council Packet for June 7, 2023 Approved Meeting Minutes June 7, 2023 Approved Minutes for 3/15/23 Council Meeting December 14, 2022 Notice of Public Meeting December 14, 2022 Council Meeting Packet Approved Council Minutes 12/14/22 Council Packet 09 21 2022 Approved Minutes from 9/21/22 Council Meeting Meeting Agenda 06 08 2022 Meeting Packet 06 08 2022 Meeting Agenda 03 16 2022 Approved Minutes 03 16 2022 Council Packet 03 16 2022 Approved Minutes 12 16 21 Meeting Agenda 01 13 2021 Meeting Packet 01 13 2021 Approved Meeting Minutes 01 13 2021 Meeting Agenda – Amended – 10 13 21 Approved Minutes 07 14 21 Meeting Agenda 04 14 2021 Meeting Packet 04 14 2021 Approved Minutes 04 14 2021 Council Meeting Agenda for July 15, 2020 Council Meeting packet for July 15, 2020 Approved Council Minutes for July 15, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Packet for January 8, 2020 Approved Council Minutes for January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for October 9, 2019 Council Meeting Packet for October 9, 2019 Approved Council Minutes for October 9, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda for July 18, 2019 Council Meeting Packet for July 18, 2019 Approved Council Minutes for July 18, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda for April 11, 2019 Council Meeting Packet for April 11, 2019 Approved Council Minutes for April 11, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda for January 10, 2019 Council Meeting Packet for January 10, 2019 Approved Council Minutes for January 10, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda for July 18, 2018 Council Meeting Packet for July 18, 2018 Approved Council Minutes for July 18, 2018 Council Meeting Agenda for April 5, 2018 Approve Council Meeting Minutes for April 5, 2018 Council Meeting Agenda for January 11, 2018 Council Meeting Packet for January 11, 2018 Approved Council Minutes for January 11, 2018 Archived Meeting Resources Committee Meeting Resources 2017 Committee Meeting Resources 2018 Committee Meeting Resources 2019 Committee Meeting Resources 2020 Committee Meeting Resources 2021 Committee Meeting Resources 2022 Committee Meeting Resources The Executive Committee of the Council is comprised of the Council Chairperson, the Vice Chair, and three additional members.

The Executive Committee’s responsibility is to set the direction and strategy for the Council, coordinate the work of the Council’s Committees, and serve as a conduit to employers. The Executive Committee may be convened to take action on behalf of the entire Council on matters that require expeditious action.

Deni Hoehne – Chair, WinCo Foods Sarah Griffin – Vice Chair, Idaho Power Joe Maloney – Idaho State AFL-CIO Kelly Kolb – The Kinetic Group Scott Bedke – Idaho Lieutenant Governor Hope Morrow – Idaho National Laboratory The Grant Review Committee is responsible for reviewing grant proposals and recommending expenditures from the Workforce Development Training Fund.

Kelly Kolb – Chair, The Kinetic Group Jay Larsen – Larsen Resource Christi Gilchrist – Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium Joe Maloney – Idaho AFL-CIO Jake Reynolds – Idaho Commerce Rico Barrera – Idaho Department of Labor Adrian San Miguel – Idaho Career & Technical Education Sergio Mendoza – Principal Financial Ben Davidson – Idaho Central Credit Union Todd Putren – Northwest Specialty Hospital Catherine McClure – Museum of Idaho Martha Luna – Amalgamated Sugar The One-Stop Committee ensures the Council fulfills the requirements of a State Workforce Investment Board as set forth in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act – with an emphasis on continuous improvement, alignment, and coordination.

The Committee will draft policies as needed and coordinate procurement activities for the one-stop system.

Kristyn Carr – Acting Chair, Idaho Department of Labor Beth Cunningham – Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired Korene Gonzalez – Community Council of Idaho Michaela McElroy – Job Corps Petya Stoyanova Johnson – Idaho Career & Technical Education Chelsea Summerlin – Idaho Commission for Libraries Kristin Matthews – Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Lynn Fyanes – Idaho Commission on Aging MiKayla Monaghan – Vocational Rehabilitation The Council is responsible for “increasing public awareness of and access to career education and training opportunities.

” The Outreach Committee drives the coordination across state agencies, education, and the private sector to meet this objective.

Bill Reagan – Chair, Coeur d’Alene Resort Janelle Culley – University of Idaho TRIO Jeff Tucker – Idaho Public Television Megan O’Rourke – Idaho Career & Technical Education Anna Almerico – Idaho Out-of-School Network Allison Duman – Idaho State Department of Education Amanda Logan – Citizens Community Bank Erin Simms – St.

Luke’s Health System Bryan Klein – In Time Tec Jennifer Jackson – Idaho National Laboratory Work-Based Learning Committee The Work-Based Learning Committee will lead the development of replicable and sustainable work-based learning opportunities. The committee serves in advisory capacity to Idaho’s Apprenticeship Idaho team.

Marie Price – Chair, Idaho Forest Group Marty Matney – North Idaho College John Russ – College of Western Idaho James Smith – Idaho Falls Power Megan Simila – Idaho Business for Education Jerry Anhorn – Idaho State University Jeff Hough – Bannock County Commissioner Stephanie Mai – Idaho Career & Technical Education William Armbruster – Idaho Dept of Parks and Recreation Stephanie Pfeifer – Nightforce Optics Workforce Development Policy Committee The Workforce Development Policy Committee is responsible for developing and overseeing procedures, criteria, and performance measures for the Workforce Development Training Fund, in addition to any other programs under the Council’s authority.

The Committee will also develop an annual projection of needs for state investment into workforce development activities.

Hope Morrow – Chair, Idaho National Lab Jani Revier – Idaho Department of Labor Tom Kealey – Idaho Commerce Lori Barber – College of Eastern Idaho Scott Bedke – Idaho Lieutenant Governor Jeff Greene – Trinity Health Colby Mattila – North Idaho College Soñia Galaviz – Idaho House of Representatives Kenny Huston – Idaho State AFL-CIO Peter Risse – Idaho Division of Career Technical Education Program Impact & Evaluation Committee The Program Impact & Evaluation Committee shall provide strategic evaluation of programs operating under the authority of the Workforce Development Council.

In addition, the Committee shall serve as a coordinating body for data governance and research alignment efforts with external stakeholders, including state agencies and academic research institutions.

They support the Council and its committees with the development of new performance metrics, the integration of existing evaluative frameworks, and the ongoing refinement of those measures to ensure rigorous accountability, effective resource allocation, and the transparent, data-driven stewardship of public funds.

Carrie Semmelroth – Chair, Idaho Senate Cate Collins – Idaho Board of Education Cathleen McHugh – Idaho Board of Education Craig Shaul – Idaho Department of Labor Lori Barber – College of Eastern Idaho Jose Ortiz – Idaho Department of Labor Chet Andes – Idaho Career & Technical Education The WIOA Advisory Group is responsible for the implementation of the WIOA State Plan. Please leave this field empty.

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