Tour: Idaho Power’s Skills Training Center

Idaho Power’s Skills Training Center Tour

Ten years ago, Idaho Power faced a challenge common among American utilities: a looming shortage of field workers. Many of the company’s long-term employees were approaching retirement. Finding replacements wasn’t as easy as it used to be. So, the company developed plans for a new, all-in-one training facility to attract, train and retain the new recruits needed to replace those retiring field workers. The 14,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art Skills Training Center, situated on an 11-acre complex in west Boise, opened in early 2021. It’s been receiving rave reviews ever since.

Join City Club of Boise members for a guided tour of the Skills Training Center, where the trainers will take you through the indoor facility as well as the “simulated” substation outside.

Location: 11350 Franklin Road, Boise, Idaho 83709. (located between Idaho Power’s Boise Operations Center and Franklin Building Supply.)

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Event Cost: $15 City Club members // $20 non-members

Limited to 25 attendees.

Thanks to this tour's sponsor: First Interstate Bank

City Club thanks our Annual Sponsor University of Idaho, Boise, and the 2023 Forum Series sponsors: AARP of Idaho, Bank of Idaho, Echelon Group, Micron, Optum Idaho, SelectHealth, Small Mine Development, and St. Luke's. Our media partners include Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Public Television and the Idaho Statesman. The Osher Lifetime Learning Institute is our Community Partner. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

If you have any questions, call 208-364-4614 and staff can assist you.