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TechHelp’s Studio Blue seeks modest state support as grant funding lapses;director emphasizes manufacturing impact and workforce training

2351167 · January 20, 2025
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Boise State’s TechHelp asked the committee for a small ongoing personnel allocation to sustain Studio Blue work after federal grants expired and highlighted impact metrics for small‑ and medium‑sized manufacturers.

Brad McDonald, executive director of TechHelp at Boise State University, described TechHelp’s services for Idaho manufacturers and requested a modest state personnel enhancement to support Studio Blue, the unit focused on product design, prototyping and workforce development.

Kevin Campbell (LSO) explained TechHelp is housed at Boise State and has 3.44 authorized FTP; much of TechHelp’s budgets are personnel. McDonald said Studio Blue has provided student experience and client projects across the state and that impact metrics —…

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