Student Success Stories

“Our goal is to prepare students with the skills needed to apply for a job, ace the interview, and thrive in their chosen career field. Confidence is a vital soft skill required in every stage of this process. The transformation in students' confidence from the first day to the final sale was remarkable.” - Jayce Potter, VR Coordinator

“The Reality Town at the Meridian office was a success! It was the first time we have ran it in a more intimate office setting and included a financial literacy presentation as well. We had stud ents attend from several Treasure Valley high schools; students even came down from Garden Valley and McCall to attend. It was an amazing partnership between Business Services, Adult Program, and the Pre-ETS teams to make this event a success!” – Mackenzy Starkey, Pre-ETS VR Counselor

“My services from VR have been instrumental in helping me shape my career goals. They have provided me with realworld experiences in media and broadcasting, helping me to see my potential, and offered valuable learning opportunities about the industry. This experience is helping me to prepare for my next step— entering the Media Arts program at the College of Western Idaho (CWI).” -Kyle, Pre-ETS Participant

“The Career Quest event offered a higher level of engagement than we've experienced at other career fairs. We were especially impressed by the students’ professionalism, preparedness, and curiosity—they came ready with thoughtful questions and showed genuine interest in our industry. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with such promising talent. What made this event even more valuable was the environment, allowing us to engage with students of all abilities and backgrounds. We look forward to future opportunities to participate” – Alan Longley, Bunker Hill Mine