Education & Talent

Business education in Spokane creates future leaders

Schools attract talent vital to vibrant economy

November 18, 2021

Access to a robust business education is vital to the development of our future business leaders, as well as keeping Spokane's economy vibrant. Part and parcel to accomplishing this is attracting both key talent as well as new businesses.

Professional development opportunities are available

They may look different looking into the future than before pandemic

November 18, 2021

René Johnston

The past 19 months have had most of us spending our professional energy focused on stability and not necessarily growth. Given this particular focus, it is possible that professional growth and development for us as individuals, and perhaps

Idaho Forest Group apprenticeships help to expand skilled workforce

Lumber producer offers training to employees with 'aptitude to learn'

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

Millwrights, industrial electricians, and heavy-duty mechanics are in high demand at Idaho Forest Group's sawmills right now, says Marie Price, the lumber company's director of training and development.

EWU expands its online degree offerings further

School now has 36 digitally accessible programs available

November 18, 2021

Karina Elias

Eastern Washington University, in partnership with Academic Partnerships LLC, is expanding its online master's and certificate degrees to 36 programs within education, business, accounting, and public health.

SCC aviation school trains new age of aircraft technicians

Program recently has had 65 students enrolled at any time

November 18, 2021

Samantha Peone

As a generation of aviation maintenance professionals retires, demand for new employees with those skill sets has surged, says Andy Dodson, chair of Spokane Community College's aviation department and full-time faculty member.

INW colleges focus on cybersecurity education

1 in 4 jobs in the field said to be unfilled here

November 18, 2021

Samantha Peone

For every three cybersecurity professionals working in the Spokane and Spokane Valley metro area, there is one additional job opening, according to CyberSeek, a U.S.-based platform providing insight into the national and local cybersecurity job markets.

Cd'A makerspace boasts new director, mobile lab

Gizmo-cda offers tools, education for schools, community members

November 18, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Coeur d'Alene nonprofit makerspace Gizmo-cda Inc. has a new mobile makerspace, as well as a new executive director to lead the organization. On the Coeur d'Alene campus of North Idaho College, Gizmo's 11,000-square-foot space in the Hedlund

Glover design reimagines middle school experience

Spaces support senses of discovery, inclusion

November 4, 2021

Rod Rada and Melissa McFadgen

Spokane Public Schools planned to replace three aging middle schools and add three new ones to address outdated ones. Once the new schools were complete, sixth grade would transition districtwide from elementary school into the new middle schools

Focused Fitness sold to Illinois company

hysical-education software maker expected to remain in Spokane Valley

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based physical education software and curriculum company Focused Fitness LLC has been acquired by a company based in Illinois. Focused Fitness provides software designed to help physical education teachers gather student fitness data, as well

Gonzaga lands large gifts in noncampaign year

During pandemic, many supporters 'stepped up'

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Gonzaga University received $49 million overall in cash and pledges during its most recent fiscal year, says Jeff Geldien, assistant vice principal of academic development. More than 10,500 donors helped to make it one of the biggest years for