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College of Eastern Idaho highlights workforce training, early college and nursing gains
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College of Eastern Idaho officials and industry partners told lawmakers the campus has grown rapidly since becoming a community college, outlined new programs in mechatronics and welding, and highlighted nursing and early-college successes tied to industry partnerships.
College of Eastern Idaho leaders, faculty and industry partners briefed the Joint Legislative Sessions on program expansions, workforce partnerships and enrollment gains since the institution became a community college.
President Leslie Barber thanked the legislature for recent recurring investments — including $1.7 million for CTE capacity enhancements and a $500,000 enrollment workload adjustment — and said the college has seen enrollment grow from about 791 students in fall 2017 to roughly 3,040 students in fall 2024 on the main campus.
Faculty and…
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