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Outreach connects farmworkers to essential services

Jorge Alcaraz isn’t one to be tied to a desk in an office.

Workforce consultant Jorge Alcaraz

Twin Falls workforce consultant Jorge Alcaraz

Alcaraz has spent the past three years serving as a workforce consultant for the Idaho Department of Labor in Twin Falls, helping customers from across the Magic Valley find answers to their employment questions. Recently Alcaraz has taken on additional duties working with the area’s migrant farm-worker population.

“I was always curious about farmworker rights and compliance work,” said Alcaraz. “I wanted to make a difference in our community by educating workers on their rights, and by spotting potential violations. I wanted to provide farmworkers with local resources as well as build relationships with growers, contractors and community partners.” Continue reading →

Labor adds new mobile location in south central Idaho starting June 29

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: June 16, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

Starting Monday, June 29, a new Idaho Department of Labor mobile location in Burley will open in south central Idaho. The location will be at the Burley Public Library — making 22 mobile locations available across Idaho.

The expansion will provide more options for residents to use Labor’s services in the south central region, such as helping with writing resumes, applying for jobs, prepping for interviews and filing for unemployment insurance benefits. Additionally, job training and other community resources are available.

Services for businesses are also available. This includes helping businesses with listing jobs, recruiting employees, organizing hiring events and providing access to job training programs.

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Idaho Department of Labor hosts open house to celebrate new building in Twin Falls

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 18, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting an open house in Twin Falls to celebrate the recently built office building, Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The public is invited to attend and accompany staff around the new building at 458 Parkview Loop.

Attendees will meet the new local office manager, and have an opportunity to say goodbye to previous manager, Megan Beyer.

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Idaho Department of Labor Twin Falls office moves to Parkview Loop beginning Monday

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Jan. 30, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The department’s Twin Falls office is moving to a new location at 458 Parkview Loop, beginning Monday.

The office will be open to customers Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Customers will get assistance with resume writing, job applications, interview preparation, job training opportunities, community resources and filing for unemployment insurance benefits that was available at the previous location. Continue reading →

Devoted husband finds fulfilling job with workforce consultants’ assistance

Solomon Lopez, 73, had his life change in October 2005, when his wife had an accident, was hospitalized and ended up with a disability.

Before this life-changing event, Lopez had a wide variety of job experiences. He had two degrees in civil engineering and sanitary engineering from the Philippines. There, he built 52-story buildings and ran large construction crews.

Solomon Lopez celebrates his accomplishment of employment with Labor staff.

Solomon Lopez celebrates his accomplishment of employment with Labor staff.

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From cashier to medical biller, the Idaho Department of Labor helped youth participant achieve career goals

Twenty-five-year-old Lewiston resident Madison Elzea was a cashier and registrar, until she got diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. This diagnosis had Elzea adjust and make some career changes to fit her new lifestyle.

In order to make those changes a reality, Elzea approached the Idaho Department of Labor in Lewiston for extra support. The department was recommended from a friend that had a positive experience in the jumpstart program for workforce training. The youth program offers education, training and employment opportunities to out-of-school youth ages 16 to 24.

Madison Elzea in her graduate attire

Graduate from Lewis Clark State College, Madison Elzea, stands proudly from her accomplishment.

“I pursued the youth program to go back to school, so I could be eligible for more specialized positions rather than customer service,” Elzea said.

Elzea wanted to transition into the medical field and work in an office environment rather than customer service and wasn’t sure where to start. She expressed that people who are interested in going into this field, preferably need an education.

To make that dream a reality, the department connected her to attend Lewis Clark State College to obtain her certificate in medical billing.

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Idaho Department of Labor Twin Falls office moves to Pole Line Road

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Aug. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Megan.Beyer@labor.idaho.gov

The department’s Twin Falls office has moved to a new location at 601 Pole Line Road.

The office is open to customers Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The location is shared with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Customers will get the same assistance with resume writing, job applications, interview preparation, job training opportunities, community resources and filing for unemployment insurance benefits that was available at the previous location. Continue reading →

Homedale Labor mobile location open to support Idaho job seekers

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Jan. 26, 2023
Media Contact: Robert.Vetter@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor has a new mobile location to further support residents in Owyhee County. The Homedale mobile location is open every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Gypsy Jackson Memorial Library. A workforce consultant will be on site.

Services from a workforce consultant include support in looking for a new job, such as writing resumes, filling out job applications and preparing for a job interview. All mobile locations help job seekers access training resources.

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Idahoans can get help with unemployment insurance at Labor mobile offices

NEWS RELEASEIdaho Department of Labor. Brad Little, Governor. Jani Revier, Director.

For Immediate Release: Jan. 19, 2023
Media Contact: Pam.Rogers@labor.idaho.gov

Idahoans out of work through no fault of their own can get help filing for unemployment insurance through Idaho Department of Labor staff in local and mobile office locations throughout the state.

Labor staff, known as unemployment insurance navigators, are available by appointment or through walk-in consultations during certain hours. Those in need of assistance can find hours and phone numbers for their nearest office at labor.idaho.gov/officedirectory.

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Labor employment services now available in more than 20 southwestern Idaho mobile locations

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2022
Media Contact: jill.kleist@labor.idaho.gov

Idahoans living in remote, rural areas in southwestern Idaho can now get help finding a job in 21 Idaho Department of Labor mobile locations throughout the state.

Customized services like help finding a new job, access to training resources or landing a job that pays well can now be found in rural communities like Cascade, Council, Eagle, Emmett, Garden City, Garden Valley, Glenns Ferry, Grand View, Horseshoe Bend, Kuna, McCall, Meridian, Middleton, Midvale, Mountain Home, New Meadows, Payette, Star, Weiser as well as two locations in Boise.

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