The majority of the buildings at CEI are over 40 years old. They are inadequate for today’s technology-based careers. CEI is the only institution in Idaho without a Career and Technical Education (CTE) building.
Programs and Curriculum will include Cyber, ESTEC (Energy Systems), Nuclear Technician, Computer Network Technician, Software/Web, Radiation Safety, Agri-Tech, Engineering Technician, GIS Modeling/Virtual Reality, Machine Tool Technology/Advanced Manufacturing, Battery, and Solar.
Project Summary
88,000 SF for Learning and Collaboration
4,800 square foot conference center
State of the art classrooms
Field testing laboratories
Build laboratories
Secure Operations Center (SOC)
Why CEI?
17,355 students served in 2020-2021
97%+ placement for CTE students
CEI was the only post-secondary institution in Idaho to increase enrollment in Fall 2020: up to 11% overall and 34% in high school dual credit courses.
CEI is about 1/3 of the cost of Idaho universities
One of only a few colleges located adjacent to a National Laboratory
Support for Agribusiness: Our region's agribusiness now demands a technology focus.
