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College of Eastern Idaho Builds New Future Tech Building, Receives Approval for Police Training Program

Tuesday . March 25, 2025

Trevor Elordi, Vice President of Workforce Training and Operations, spoke with Cody Miller from BYU-Idaho Radio about the new POST program coming to CEI. He shared what it took to gain unanimous approval from the state, his personal connection to the program, and what it will mean for law enforcement careers in East Idaho. Trevor also…

College of Eastern Idaho’s Peace Officer Training Program Gains State Approval

Friday . March 14, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the official approval of its Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program, a major milestone that will bring vital law enforcement training to eastern Idaho. The program, unanimously approved by the state, will provide local, high-quality training for new recruits…

College of Eastern Idaho Student Advances to Final Round for National Merit Scholarship

Thursday . February 27, 2025

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that Avigail Oliver, an exceptional student enrolled in CEI’s dual-credit program, has advanced to the final round of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement places her among the top academic scholars in the nation, recognizing her dedication to excellence in…

College of Eastern Idaho Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for Future Tech Building

Tuesday . February 18, 2025

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) reached a major milestone in the construction of its Future Tech Building with a Topping Out Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 18. This tradition, signifying the placement of the final structural beam, brought together students, faculty, donors, community members, and industry partners to celebrate the continued…

Lori Barber Shows Us It’s Never Too Late To Pursue a Goal

Monday . February 17, 2025

There’s sometimes a notion in our country that if you don't do something by the time you're 25 or 30, then just forget about it. It's too late. But the president of the College of Eastern Idaho begs to differ. “It is never too late. It is never too late to pursue a goal,” Lori Barber said.

Pumped and purposeful: Taiko drummers perform at CEI

Wednesday . January 29, 2025

The College of Eastern Idaho’s halls filled with the deep, booming sounds of drums Wednesday, as local taiko drummers performed for the lunar new year.

“As a community college, we value opportunities to bring people together and create a welcoming environment,” Hailey Mack, dean of students and student affairs, said in an email to…

President Barber joins host Brennan Summers on Main Street Idaho

Wednesday . January 29, 2025

President Barber joins host Brennan Summers on Main Street Idaho, alongside President Dean Fisher of College of Southern Idaho, to discuss the exciting developments happening in Idaho’s community college network. Check out this insightful conversation about the future of higher education in our state!

Certified solutions: Industry and schools are working together to solve workforce needs

Wednesday . January 22, 2025

For many of the more than 33 million small businesses nationwide, reaching out or seeking assistance to find much-needed workers who possess the skills and educational background to help keep their ventures prosperous is often what it takes to succeed.

IAEC wins grant to fund training for future nuclear workforce

Wednesday . January 15, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, ID- The Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) has been granted over $1.7 million award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration through the Good Jobs Challenge program supplemented by $1.8 million in matching and in-kind contributions, totaling a $3.6 million program. These funds will support the development and…