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Mission Statement

To provide Idaho's youth and adults with technical skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for successful performance in a highly effective workplace.

Vision Statement

A qualified, skilled workforce is essential to the competitiveness of Idaho's businesses and industries, the effectiveness of the public sector, and the well-being and safety of Idaho's citizens. Economic vitality as well as quality of life is dependent on effective people equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to compete effectively, work efficiently and safely while balancing responsibilities to the family and community.

Professional-Technical Education is Idaho's public workforce education and training delivery system and is devoted to preparing students for occupations requiring other than a four-year college degree as well as training workers already in the workplace.

Professional-Technical Education spans educational levels, contributing to a thorough education for youth by providing them with career knowledge, technical skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in the workplace.  Programs for youth are provided through the secondary schools operating in concert with the technical college system to provide a continuum of education and training opportunities.

Professional-Technical Education also focuses on providing adults with the skills necessary to perform effectively in the workplace, including skills needed for entry, reentry or advancement. Programs for adults are delivered through the technical college system as well as special arrangements with the private sector. Workforce education and training is delivered in close collaboration with other state entities involved in workforce development.

Quality, accessibility, responsiveness and commitment to continuous improvement are hallmarks of Idaho's Professional-Technical Education system.