EMPLOYER: Have you ever wished for a talent pool that is an extension of your business model? They know not just how to perform the job description, but how to perform it your way?

EMPLOYEE: Have you ever wanted an opportunity for long term career growth in an industry that will help to train you for success? 

The registered apprenticeship model may be the solution for both. Employees get the training and certifications they need to be great in their career with opportunities for growth; employers get a say in how their employees are trained both on the job and in the classroom. This combination of on the job training and related instruction leads to better employee retention, lower turnover costs and improved leadership structures within many organizations. 

Are registered apprenticeships right for you?

For several years there have been discussions about what a Woody Biomass campus could look like in the West Central Mountains. Some models look better than others, but there has been a lot of interest in the topic statewide. While local logging and mill operators consider the opportunities that may exist with Woody Biomass, there will be a statewide discussion about the topic on November 8-9 in Grangeville. If you'd like to get involved with the discussion, sign up at the link below.

This month, we are writing a grant to secure nearly $20,000 to help pay for CNA and Paramedic training in Cascade. If we are successful, 5 members of that community will see increased long term job potential at the local level and the organizations they work for will see a stronger trained workforce.

This, in part, is the work of an economic development agency. If your business has a training need, is growing, or could just use some regional input, we are here to help. Don't hesitate to reach out for a free business consultation. We work closely with the Idaho Departments of Commerce and Labor, and have many resources for funding and grants as well.