Apprenticeships and Workforce Training
Career Technical Education
Idaho’s six career technical education (CTE) institutions provide students with rigorous academic content and relevant technical knowledge and skills to prepare for careers in high-skill, high-wage, in-demand jobs.
Learn more here: Idaho Community and Technical Colleges - Idaho Career & Technical Education
Apprenticeships are paid positions with on-the-job training and formal education that lead to a certification and personal connections that will benefit your entire career. Average wages for an apprentice start at $15 per hour (Source: US Department of Labor). Some benefits of apprenticeship are:
- Avoid student debt
- Earn a wage starting your first day of work
- Learn through real life work experience
- Expand your employable skills
- Gain nationally recognized credentials
Contact the Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant group with questions:
Tim Blonsky at tblonsky@idahobe.org
Maureen O’Toole at motoole@idahobe.org
