Too few Idaho students graduate ready for the workforce. Where they live shouldn’t be the reason.

By: Tony Hilde

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 675

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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About 7% of Idaho high school students graduate with an industry-recognized job credential.

That means a certificate, license or qualification that tells an employer, in plain terms, what a new hire can contribute on day one. In a state where employers in agriculture, healthcare and skilled trades say they can’t find enough qualified workers, that percentage is a problem. The challenge is how to close the gap.

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