Healthcare Talent Pipeline Management
The College of Southern Idaho is proud to lead innovative health care initiatives that address workforce needs and expand educational opportunities across the region. Our current focus spans several key pipelines designed to support students and strengthen Idaho’s health care system.
Goals
- Project Critical Job Demand Collaborate with industry partners to identify and forecast current and future job openings through targeted data collection and analysis.
- Identify Talent Supply Gather and analyze data on student interests to determine potential workforce supply across various industry sectors.
- Align Education with Industry Needs Map job requirements, certifications, and skillsets to existing academic courses and programs, identifying gaps and opportunities for alignment.
- Develop Industry Pathway Programs Design and implement structured career pathways that connect students with relevant training, certifications, and work-based learning experiences.
- Establish a Talent Pipeline Build a sustainable and collaborative talent pipeline that connects education systems with industry, ensuring a qualified workforce to meet regional economic demands.
Health Initiatives at CSI
Dental Assisting Program
Currently in Phase 3, this initiative responds to a critical need in the Magic Valley for flexible, accessible training in dental assisting. With support from a Delta Dental grant, CSI is developing an online curriculum that allows students to work as Dental Assistants while completing their education.
- Level 1 launches November 1st
- Levels 2 and 3 will be completed by end of November
Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Talent Pipeline
Now in Phase 4, this initiative has seen strong success. High school CNA cohorts in Jerome and Burley have completed:
- CNA Certification
- Assistance with Medications
- Advanced CNA Training
We are actively expanding these opportunities to five additional high schools across Idaho.
Additionally, we are developing a Psychiatric Technician Capstone Course for high school seniors, currently in Phase 3.
CNA Re-entry to Workforce
Also in Phase 4, this effort enhances our CNA Skills Refresher offerings:
- Free Option: Online access to skills videos and quizzes
- Paid Option: A 4-hour hands-on session with a CSI CNA instructor
EMS Talent Pipeline
FIRE 1 Certification Pathway
- In Phase 3, CSI is building a non-credit workforce pathway for students to earn their Fire 1 certification, which includes HAZMAT training. Once an instructor is secured, this program will launch to prepare students for entry into the Fire Program.
Phlebotomy Talent Pipeline
High School Expansion
- In Phase 1, CSI is responding to growing interest from high schools to offer phlebotomy training as a post-CNA option. We are currently engaging with industry partners to assess clinical capacity for these programs.
CSI Program Expansion
- Also in Phase 1, CSI is exploring ways to meet high demand for phlebotomy training. However, limited clinical partnerships remain a challenge to scaling the program.
School 2 Industry Collaborative
The School 2 Industry Collaborative is currently in Stage 1 of the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) process. This initiative is designed to create a seamless bridge between education and employment by aligning student preparation with industry needs.
“The School 2 Industry Collaboration bridges the gap between education and the workforce by fostering meaningful partnerships between schools and local industries. Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers through real-world experiences, skill development, and career exploration opportunities that align with current and future workforce needs.”
Jayme Peck