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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

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KPVI 6

CEI opens new Armed Forces Center

Monday . April 15, 2019

Thursday, the College of Eastern Idaho cut a ribbon of new opportunity for those who have served with its new armed forces center. The project was made possible through a donation from the Maeck Foundation, and will be used as a tool to attract and serve more eastern Idaho veterans.

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East Idaho News

Students Build Skills and Serve Veterans in Construction Combine

Friday . April 12, 2019

Idaho Falls — Students showed off their skills to potential employers and performed service for local veterans at the first-ever Idaho Falls Construction Combine on Wednesday at The Home Depot.

“This actually started last year in Pocatello with Idaho State University and sort of migrated across the state,” College of Eastern Idaho’s Workforce Training Programs Director Debbie Borek says.

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Idaho State Journal

Training The Workforce: CEI Programs Give Area Businesses a Boost

Wednesday . February 27, 2019

Amid an Idaho labor force shortage, the College of Eastern Idaho is partnering with eastern Idaho businesses to train the region's workforce, creating jobs and supplying the business community with much needed skilled workers.

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KIFI/KIDK

Lemhi County Asks to Join CEI Community College District

Tuesday . February 12, 2019

Lemhi County voters will have opportunity to vote on whether or not to create a College of Eastern Idaho community college district.

The State Board of Education approved Lemhi County’s petition to create the district Thursday.

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Lewis & Clark College

LCSC & CEI Sign Articulation Agreement

Friday . January 25, 2019

Lewiston, Idaho – Officials from Lewis-Clark State College and the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls will sign an articulation agreement to facilitate the transfer of CEI graduates with either an Associate of Arts/Science degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree into baccalaureate degree programs at LCSC.

The agreement will be signed by LCSC President Cynthia Pemberton and CEI President Rick Aman on…

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Press Release

Workforce Training Wins International Award

Friday . December 07, 2018

Workforce Training & Community Education at College of Eastern Idaho has won a 2019 International Award in lifelong learning for Best Management by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world.

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KPVI 6

CEI Gets 1st Mobile Emergency Vehicle Simulator

Thursday . October 25, 2018

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East Idaho News

ISU & College of Eastern Idaho Expand Partnership

Thursday . August 30, 2018

Idaho Falls — Idaho’s newest community college has announced five new articulation agreements with Idaho State University.

The “2+2” agreements are designed to facilitate the transition of students from the College of Eastern Idaho to ISU: two years of associate’s degree coursework at the community college followed by two years of bachelor’s degree coursework at the university.

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KPVI 6

College of Eastern Idaho Continues to Grow During Its Opening Week

Friday . August 24, 2018


Class in back in session as colleges start up their fall semesters this week, but none are as unique as the College of Eastern Idaho's opening week.

Students flocked through the quad throughout this week at the College of Eastern Idaho.

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Post Register

18-Hole Disc Golf Course Ready To Go At CEI

Friday . August 24, 2018

The east side of Idaho Falls now has its own 18-hole disc golf course thanks to some
dedicated folks at the College of Eastern Idaho and a local disc golf group.

The free course is now open to the public and covers most of the College of Eastern Idaho
campus from 17th Street to the north end of campus near the Meppen Canal. It makes use
of existing trees and buildings to provide challenging obstacles for players…

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