Idaho Department of Labor
03/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/05/2026 10:00
Learn how Idaho women excel in workforce pathways in an upcoming webinar
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026
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Idaho women represented a higher share of certificate degree completions in 2023-2024, compared with the national average, according to The National Center for Economic Statistics.
Idaho Department of Labor Economist Lisa Grigg will explore the high rates of postsecondary education achieved by Idaho's women along with looking at industries where women represent the majority of the workforce at a webinar, Tuesday, March 10.
"As program opportunities have expanded statewide, women's postsecondary enrollments have diversified but continue to remain rooted within the focus areas of health care, education, family and consumer sciences and culinary, entertainment and personal services," Grigg said.
This webinar will touch on high school graduation rates, postsecondary completion rates, as well as the specific certifications and apprenticeships women pursue.
The webinar takes place from 11 a.m. to noon MT over Zoom.
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