Idaho Women Excel in Workforce Pathways Webinar Announced
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The Idaho Department of Labor announced a webinar on March 10, 2026, to discuss how Idaho women excel in workforce pathways. The webinar will cover postsecondary education rates, industries with high female representation, and specific certifications pursued by women.
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The Idaho Department of Labor has announced an upcoming webinar scheduled for March 10, 2026, focusing on the success of women in Idaho's workforce pathways. The webinar will feature an economist discussing higher rates of postsecondary education achieved by Idaho women compared to the national average, as well as industries where women constitute the majority of the workforce. Key topics will include high school graduation rates, postsecondary completion rates, and the types of certifications and apprenticeships women are pursuing.
This notice serves as an informational announcement for interested parties, including employers and educational institutions within Idaho. While there are no direct compliance obligations stemming from this webinar announcement, it provides insights into workforce trends and educational achievements relevant to labor market analysis. Registration details for the webinar are provided in the announcement.
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For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026
Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho women represented a higher share of certificate degree completions in 2023-2024, compared with the national average, according to The National Center for Economic Statistics.
Idaho Department of Labor Economist Lisa Grigg will explore the high rates of postsecondary education achieved by Idaho’s women along with looking at industries where women represent the majority of the workforce at a webinar, Tuesday, March 10.
“As program opportunities have expanded statewide, women’s postsecondary enrollments have diversified but continue to remain rooted within the focus areas of health care, education, family and consumer sciences and culinary, entertainment and personal services,” Grigg said.
This webinar will touch on high school graduation rates, postsecondary completion rates, as well as the specific certifications and apprenticeships women pursue.
The webinar takes place from 11 a.m. to noon MT over Zoom.
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This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY26 as part of a Workforce Information grant (41%) and state/nonfederal funds (59%) totaling $860,595.
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