Opportunity knocks: Technical career expo targets rural Idaho students

Dotted along the base of the Bitterroot Range and within a stone’s throw of the Lemhi River lie several quaint and sparsely populated communities. From Tendoy to Leadore, these quiet towns, just a few miles north of Idaho National Laboratory http://www.inl.gov , offer residents a peaceful serenity characteristic of central Idaho.

But for hundreds of area junior high and high school students, the rural environment can be a limiting factor when it comes to learning about higher education and pursuing technical careers. It also affects local businesses that today need a constant supply of highly-trained employees to perform increasingly complex jobs.

"It seemed like a perfect fit for INL to get behind this event and support it fully," said Ray Barnes, of INL’s regional partnerships office. "We’re going to need these students in a few years to continue our energy security mission."

by Ethan Huffman, INL Communications & Public Affairs

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