Occupational Training

Industries across the U.S. are looking for individuals skilled in welding, machining, graphic design, web development, Microsoft Suites and QuickBooks. Take advantage of our courses which provide you with the skills you need for the job you want.

Idaho State University has a long history of offering certified U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Programs throughout Southeastern Idaho. These Registered Apprenticeship Programs connect job seekers who want to learn new skills with employers looking for qualified workers.

Apprentices receive academic instruction and are paid for the work performed during their on-the-job training. Completion of academic instruction and on-the-job training equips each Apprentice with a portable skill set for advancement in their chosen field.

ISU Workforce Training offers the following Apprenticeship Programs:

2009 has seen a high demand for individuals with formal training in Welding, AutoCad, Machining and Other Professional Technical Training and the recent history of salaries has shown:

The U.S. Department of Labor estimated that welders earned an average yearly salary of $33,960 in 2007.
The median expected salary for a typical Machinist II in the United States is $41,418.
In 2007, the average AutoCAD drafter salary was $45,000.

In southeast Idaho, manufacturing remains a cornerstone of our economy. That’s why Workforce Training provides courses in the following professional technical programs: