North Idaho College Workforce Training Center

06/22/2026

Thank you, Coeur d'Alene Press for helping us celebrate our apprenticeship graduates and our successful program!

For many, the ceremony marked the completion of years spent balancing full-time work with classroom instruction. Apprentices in NIC Workforce Training programs work under the guidance of skilled professionals, receiving on-the-job training while completing rigorous related instruction that prepares....

06/18/2026

Happy National Mascot Day to the most recognizable bird on campus!

NIC's Cardinal tradition dates back to 1939, when student Glen Nogle suggested "Cardinals" as the college's new mascot. Inspired by the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, the name was selected and has represented NIC ever since.

In 1986, the mascot was officially named Cecil in honor of former Idaho Gov. Cecil Andrus.

Nearly 90 years later, Cecil remains a familiar face at athletic events, student activities and celebrations across campus!

Happy National Mascot Day, Cecil!

06/11/2026

BECOME A PHLEBOTOMIST
Get training that opens doors to a stable, in-demand health care career! Course starting June 24 in Sandpoint. Apply today!
Visit: https://workforcetraining.center/Phlebotomy_SP0624

06/05/2026

Last night was a great night for an apprenticeship graduation! NIC Workforce Training awarded certificates to 130+ construction, heavy equipment, electrical, HVAC and plumbing apprentices who completed their four years of training and are headed to become journeyman. The center has a total of 210 apprentices who completed their training this year.
Congratulations to all!!

06/01/2026

Ready to level up your skills from anywhere?
North Idaho College Workforce Training's ed2go online courses let you learn new professional and personal skills entirely online — on your schedule, at your pace! Explore topics from QuickBooks and AI to Spanish and more. Learn more: https://www.ed2go.com/nicwtc/

05/28/2026

Quick question for our community 🤔
What's the No. 1 thing holding you back from going back to school for skills training?
A) Cost
B) Time
C) Not sure what to study
D) Other
Drop your answer in the comments. 👇 We may be able to help!

05/26/2026

NIC Workforce Training Center courses are open to the public — no academic requirements, no residential requirements, and generally no pre-admission process.

If you're ready to learn a new skill or build a new career, the door is open. Classes are offered in person, online, and hybrid formats to fit your life.

See what's enrolling now at nic.edu/wtc or call (208) 769-3214.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our Firefighter 1 Academy Class of 2026 graduates!

Congratulations to the NIC Workforce Training Center's Spring 2026 Firefighter 1 Academy graduates! Watch them as they trained to protect and serve our regio...

05/14/2026

🚛 NIC Workforce Training’s CDL program is one of the fastest ways to a well-paying career. In just weeks, you could be on the road with a Class A commercial driver’s license! Payment options available. Eligible for funding for Idaho residents via IdahoLAUNCH.

Why Choose NIC Workforce Training?

We offer a high-value, high-quality, affordable CDL training option that is close to home.

Compared with many private CDL schools, we offer a North Idaho-based, reasonably priced, efficient training option backed by a trusted local college.

Our course fee of $4,595 includes vouchers for a DOT physical and drug screen, Class A theory, HazMat theory, Class A skills training, and one Idaho skills test.

Find out how to get started in a high-demand, high-paying career at the link below!

Earn your Class A CDL through the NIC Workforce Training Center. In just a few short weeks, you could be earning an excellent living as a Class A commercial vehicle operator. Our Class A CDL training is meant for the Idaho driver interested in gaining relevant skills for both local and interstate dr...