ISU Brings Your FIT Program To Grace High
Students discover VR with Bayer at the ISU event.
Grace High School students had the opportunity to get an up close look at some of the many courses offered through the Idaho State University College of Technology last week. Mrs. Suzanne Hill, who works for Grace High as the College and Career Advisor worked closely with a team from Idaho State University to bring this event to the Grace High School gymnasium. The event is called the Your FIT program. FIT stands for Future In Technology. This event is to give students a first hand look at what opportunities are available to them outside of a traditional four year college degree. Many of the programs offered through the College of Technology are in occupations where there are big shortages right now in the workforce. These programs give students the opportunity to get a certificate that can allow them to join the workforce in a specialized area in as little as one year. Not only will the school help with obtaining a certificate but they also assist in job placement once schooling is completed. Mrs. Hill stated, “It's good for the kids to see what other options and opportunities are out there after high school graduation.”
In addition to several College of Technology programs many local businesses were invited to the event. Some of the businesses that showcased their craft included Direct Communications, Bayer, A-Plus Automotive, and Pacificorp Some of the programs from the College of Technology included electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, nursing, physical therapist, diesel/on-site power generation, computerized machining, unmanned aerial systems and robotics to name a few. Students were given an idea of what it would take to get certified in their area of interest as well as some fun hands-on experience.
After getting to meet several of the advisors and experts the students were treated to pizza. They were also given the opportunity to enter a drawing to win some great swag and prizes. The event appears to have been a success as several students expressed interest in choosing a path in one of the many programs offered.
