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3, 2, 1...Idaho LAUNCH: Gov. Little promotes new grant program for high school seniors

Thursday . October 05, 2023

Gov. Brad Little declared October as “Idaho LAUNCH Month” during a press conference
Wednesday at Teton Toyota.
The new program provides up to $8,000 grants to graduating high school seniors or GED
recipients who pursue an in-demand career at the community college, university, career
technical program, trade school or workforce training provider that they choose.

Opinion: The launch of a smart investment in Idaho

Wednesday . October 04, 2023

With Idaho’s economy booming and the state continuing to grow, businesses have struggled to find the employees they need. But help is just around the corner.

The application window for the new Idaho LAUNCH program opened on Oct. 3. Idaho LAUNCH will provide up to $8,000 to Idaho high school graduates who pursue “in-demand” careers through education or vocational
training. Hats off to Gov. Little for championing…

Gov. Little celebrates Idaho LAUNCH Week as grant applications open

Wednesday . October 04, 2023

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little celebrated the opening of Idaho LAUNCH grant applications and signed a proclamation for “Idaho LAUNCH week” in a series of event this week.

On Wednesday, the governor spent time in Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls.

CEI anticipates academic boom with Intro of Idaho Launch Grant

Monday . October 02, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is gearing up for a
surge in student enrollment for the upcoming fall semester, thanks to the
much-anticipated unveiling of the Idaho LAUNCH Grant. Idaho LAUNCH, a
game-changing grant initiative, aims to alleviate financial barriers and
empower Idaho's graduating high school seniors to pursue higher education
dreams by covering 80% of tuition and fees, up to a…

Annual summit seeks to empower Hispanic and Native American students

Sunday . October 01, 2023

POCATELLO — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and Idaho State University (ISU) have joined forces with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs to organize the fourth annual Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit (HYLS). This collaborative effort aims to empower Hispanic and Native American youth in eastern Idaho by providing them with essential tools and guidance for their educational and career pursuits.

Some parts of rural America are changing fast. Can higher education keep up?

Wednesday . September 27, 2023

DRIGGS, Idaho – It’s barely 6 a.m., and Alexis Luna is spending her one day off at the Teton Valley balloon festival, babysitting her three nephews so her sister won’t have to pay for day care. “I want to go up!” one of them shouts, scrambling over the bed of her black pickup truck.

Taking the Community-College Path to Stanford University

Wednesday . September 20, 2023

When Gabriel Clark graduated from high school in 2019, the Idaho Falls native didn’t feel a sense of accomplishment. “I didn’t have aspirations or a goal. I felt lost,” Clark says.

When he was in middle school, he had dreamed of going to Stanford University as a chemical engineer. But he struggled with his grades in high school — as well as with depression, an eating disorder, and family challenges after his electrician…

CEI credit student enrollment up 11.1%

Tuesday . September 19, 2023

College of Eastern Idaho saw an 11.1% increase in the number of credit students enrolled this fall in its programs over last year. “We are continuing to see growth just in the sense of people discovering what the college does and the kinds of offerings we have,” College of Eastern Idaho President Rick Aman said. “… A lot of that is due to students who want to move into the first two years of a transfer degree or career technical…

CEI achieves impressive 11.1% credit student enrollment increase for Fall 2023

Saturday . September 16, 2023

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) proudly announces a remarkable 11.1% surge in credit student enrollment for the fall 2023 semester compared to the previous year. So far,1,772 credit-seeking students have enrolled, surpassing the 1,595 enrolled in fall 2022. And CEI isn’t done enrolling students yet. Regional high school students will continue to enroll in fall classes for another few weeks. CEI is already setting new…

CEI sees 11.1% credit student enrollment increase for Fall 2023

Wednesday . September 13, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) saw an 11.1% surge in credit student enrollment for the fall 2023 semester compared to the previous year.

So far, 1,772 credit-seeking students have enrolled, surpassing the 1,595 enrolled in fall 2022. And CEI isn’t done enrolling students yet. Regional high school students will continue to enroll in fall classes for another few weeks. CEI is already setting…