Category Archives: News Releases

LAUNCH workshop is available for graduating seniors, online, March 20

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For Immediate Release: March 13, 2025
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is offering an online workshop, Thursday, March 20, to graduating high school senior students interested in applying to the LAUNCH career education grant program.

The workshop is from 5 to 7 p.m. MT and takes place via Microsoft Teams. Register at the department’s Eventbrite event page.

All students graduating in 2025 under the age of 21, including public, private, charter, homeschool and English as a second language students are welcome to attend.

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Hiring event in Coeur d’Alene will feature over 40 open jobs in northern Idaho

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For Immediate Release: March 6, 2025
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

A hiring event will be held Wednesday, March 12, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave.

Employers planning to attend include Gozzer Ranch, Coeur d’ Alene Public Schools, Integrated Interventions, Kootenai Health, NAPA Auto Parts, the Idaho Division of Veteran Services, Aerotek and more.

Open positions will be available for job seekers including sales representatives, manufacturers, bus drivers, teachers, camp counselors, registered nurses, financial coaches, designers — among others.

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Jobs available at career fair in Caldwell, March 6

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 28, 2025
Media Contact: Darlene.Carnopis@labor.idaho.gov

A career fair for job seekers interested in working in the government sector, will be held Thursday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Idaho Department of Labor Caldwell office, 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.

Employers planning to attend include the State of Idaho, the Transportation Security Administration, the Idaho Veterans Care Facility, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Army and more.

A variety of open positions will be available including law enforcement, military and retirement care.

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Idaho sees increase in workplace fatalities in 2023

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2025
Media Contact: Therese.Schumacher@labor.idaho.gov

Idaho had 48 workplace fatalities in 2023 — a 23% increase from 2022 and the highest number of deaths in a single year in the past 10 years — according to the most recent Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) report on 2023 data.

The annual CFOI report documents fatal on-the-job injuries for workers — it does not include illnesses or preexisting conditions that caused a worker to die without an injury, such as COVID or a heart attack. Continue reading →

Hands-on training in heavy equipment operation available in Boise

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2025
Media Contact: Darlene.Carnopis@labor.idaho.gov

Free training is available for Idahoans wanting to pursue a career in heavy equipment operation.

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.

The five-week intensive course involves a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. The next training session takes place in Boise from April 7 to May 9.

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LAUNCH workshops are available for graduating students, Feb. 26, March 5 and 12 in eastern Idaho

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 24, 2025
Media Contact: Darlene.Carnopis@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is offering workshops in eastern Idaho to graduating students interested in applying to the LAUNCH career education grant program.

The open house workshops will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Labor’s Idaho Falls office on Feb. 26, March 5 and March 12. There will also be a workshop held at the Salmon Library on March 12.

The Idaho Falls office is located at 1515 E Lincoln Road and the Salmon Public Library is located at 300 Main St. Continue reading →

Multi-Employer job fair in Boise takes place Feb. 27

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 20, 2025
Media Contact: Darlene.Carnopis@labor.idaho.gov

A job fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus, 11351 W. Chinden Blvd. The job fair will be in the Les Bois Conference Room. This room is located between buildings 3 and 4, and is accessible through the Les Bois Café.

Employers planning to attend include Idaho Bankers Association, Home Instead, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Veterans Services, YMCA, City of Boise, Equus Workforce Solutions, Bogus Basin, Idaho Division of Occupational Licenses, Idaho Transportation Department, Dabella, Personnel Plus, CP Audio and more.

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Gov. Little appoints four new commissioners to Serve Idaho

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 19, 2025
Media Contact: Emily.Straubhar@labor.idaho.gov

Gov. Brad Little appointed four new commissioners to the Serve Idaho Commission, adding to the existing 20.

“The new commissioners bring a passion for volunteerism and AmeriCorps in their communities,” Program Manager Emily Straubhar said. “We are excited to welcome them to the commission to share their expertise in advancing service across Idaho.”

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Post Falls job fair offers many employment opportunities, Wednesday, Feb. 19

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 12, 2025
Media Contact: Darlene.Carnopis@labor.idaho.gov

A job fair will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor Post Falls office, 600 N. Thornton St.

Employers planning to attend include Ace Industrial Supply, Environmental Control, Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, Beyond Professionals and more.

A variety of open positions are available to job seekers including janitors, in-home caregivers, registered nurses, financial coaches, bus drivers and others.

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Port of Lewiston 50th anniversary to be highlighted in webinar, Feb. 18

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For Immediate Release: Feb. 11, 2025
Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov

Idaho Department of Labor Economist Lisa Grigg will talk at a webinar, Tuesday, Feb. 18 about employment created in north central Idaho by the Port of Lewiston.

Scott Corbitt, general manager of the Port of Lewiston, will be a guest speaker at the webinar to provide an inside perspective on its operations and future vision.

Topics will include historical key milestones for the port, multi-modal transportation options and how the port attracts businesses to create regional job opportunities.

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