Program offers free training in Idaho construction occupations

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Georgia.Smith@labor.idaho.gov or Lindsay.Trombly@labor.idaho.gov

Free training is currently available for Idahoans wanting to pursue a career in heavy equipment operation, cement masonry and concrete finishing.

Depending on the occupation, annual wages in this industry can range from $43,000 to $52,000 statewide, according to the 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage Survey (OEWS) from the Idaho Department of Labor.

average wages for heavy and civil engineering construction jobs

The Idaho Career Opportunities – Next in Construction (ICONIC) program is a path to a rewarding career in highway construction. Most graduates who participate in the program may go on to obtain their commercial driver’s license to operate heavy vehicles. Funds may be available as a resource to obtain the license.

The free training is a five-week intensive course involving a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. The next training session takes place in Boise from April 17 to May 25.

Idahoans interested in pursuing this opportunity can sign up at iconic.idaho.gov.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and pass a workplace drug screen.

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