Media Kit

Telling the Next Steps Idaho Story

Next Steps Idaho empowers Idahoans to pursue the career of their dreams. Get downloadable creative assets to help spread the word about its resources and interactive tools.

About

Next Steps Idaho is designed to help Idahoans, no matter what stage of life they’re at, sort out their career hopes and then then develop a plan for how to fulfill them.

Created by the Idaho State Board of Education, Next Steps Idaho provides resources, support, and guidance for Idahoans interested in pursuing higher education, training, certification, or career transitions. Launched in 2015 with a focus on going on to college, Next Steps Idaho has increasingly broadened its scope, most recently partnering with the Idaho Workforce Development Council. This collaboration recognizes that the career aspirations of Idahoans are linked to building a better educated and skilled workforce and a stronger economy. Next Steps Idaho is a robust, dynamic website—a “one-stop shop” for information and tools to help set in

motion or accelerate the education and career journey. Teens contemplating college or technical training programs can tap the Apply Idaho feature to easily submit applications to Idaho colleges or the Future Finder tool to match their skills and interests with potential careers. Adults interested in a new career can find information about training, upskilling, returning to school and programs to help pay for their transition. Created by and for Idahoans, Next Steps Idaho is a unique space where people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests can start/restart their individual education journey toward personal and career advancement and satisfaction.

Created by the Idaho State Board of Education, Next Steps Idaho provides resources, support, and guidance for Idahoans interested in pursuing higher education, training, certification, or career transitions. Launched in 2015 with a focus on going on to college, Next Steps Idaho has increasingly broadened its scope, most recently partnering with the Idaho Workforce Development Council. This collaboration recognizes that the career aspirations of Idahoans are linked to building a better educated and skilled workforce and a stronger economy. Next Steps Idaho is a robust, dynamic website—a “one-stop shop” for information and tools to help set in motion or accelerate the education and career journey. Teens contemplating college or technical training programs can tap the Apply Idaho feature to easily submit applications to Idaho colleges or the Future Finder tool to match their skills and interests with potential careers. Adults interested in a new career can find information about training, upskilling, returning to school and programs to help pay for their transition. Created by and for Idahoans, Next Steps Idaho is a unique space where people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests can start/restart their individual education journey toward personal and career advancement and satisfaction.

By the Numbers

Site Analytics

400K

Nearly 400,000 users since 2015

3Min+

More than 3 minutes spent on the site, per visit

2.8 PP

An average of 2.8 pages viewed per session

Testimonials

Did you Know?

  • The Idaho Workforce Development Council is working with Idaho Business for Education to expand youth apprenticeship opportunities in Idaho.
  • Idaho’s colleges and universities have agreed to freeze tuition for a third year, holding rates steady for the 2021-2022 school year.
  • Idaho Career and Technical Education has a partnership with the Idaho Department of Corrections to deliver its Skill Stack curriculum in IDOC facilities.
  • Alongside the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho Workforce Development Council and Idaho State Board of Education are re-thinking how to encourage employers to start apprenticeship programs.
  • Despite lower than average enrollment rates, Idaho is set to award all $3.5 million in Idaho Opportunity Scholarship funds this fall.

Media Contacts

Idaho State Board of Education

Mike Keckler
Chief Communications & Legislative Affairs Officer
(208) 332-1591
mike.keckler@osbe.idaho.gov

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Caty Solace
Chief Communications & Operations Officer
(208) 488-7564
caty.solace@wdc.idaho.gov