Idaho Employment
Idaho Reentry Employment & Workforce Training Directory
A verified statewide directory of job centers, reentry-friendly employers, workforce programs, and skill-building resources across Idaho. Always confirm approval with your supervising officer before starting any job program or training course.
Tip: Try searching “Job Center”, “resume help”, “Goodwill”, “CWI Workforce”, “Boise”, or your county.
Region 1 — North Idaho
Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Benewah, Shoshone Counties
✅ Verified Workforce & Job Centers
Idaho Job Center — Coeur d’Alene
Resume help, job search tools, hiring events, reentry-friendly employment pathways.
Resume help, job search tools, hiring events, reentry-friendly employment pathways.
Ask about employers open to second-chance hiring.
(208) 457-8789
North Idaho College — Workforce Training Center
Workforce certifications, career readiness programs, vocational pathways.
Workforce certifications, career readiness programs, vocational pathways.
Financial aid may be available.
(208) 769-3333
🛠️ Eligible Employment Support Programs (Confirm First)
Goodwill Industries of North Idaho — Job Connection
Resume help, job coaching, thrift-store job pathways.
Resume help, job coaching, thrift-store job pathways.
Court approval required for employment pathways.
(208) 667-2399
Bonner Community Food Bank — Workforce Volunteer Track
Volunteer-to-work skill-building; may help build employment history.
Volunteer-to-work skill-building; may help build employment history.
Confirm acceptance for court reentry plans.
(208) 263-3663
Region 2 — West / Central Idaho (Boise Metro)
Ada, Canyon, Payette, Valley, Washington, Gem Counties
✅ Verified Workforce & Job Centers
Idaho Job Center — Boise
Full-service career center offering resume support, job matching, and employer hiring fairs.
Full-service career center offering resume support, job matching, and employer hiring fairs.
Ask for reentry-friendly employer list.
(208) 332-3570
College of Western Idaho — Workforce Development
Career certifications, trades programs, CDL training, and job placement support.
Career certifications, trades programs, CDL training, and job placement support.
Some programs accept justice-involved participants.
(208) 562-3000
Idaho Job Center — Nampa
Job assistance, hiring events, workforce training referrals.
Job assistance, hiring events, workforce training referrals.
Confirm walk-in hours.
(208) 364-7781
🛠️ Eligible Workforce-Adjacent Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Boise Rescue Mission — Workforce Support Track
Life-stabilization + job readiness programs; helps build employment history.
Life-stabilization + job readiness programs; helps build employment history.
Confirm eligibility for reentry clients.
(208) 343-2389
Goodwill Industries of Idaho — Job Connection
Resume labs, job prep, thrift-store pathways.
Resume labs, job prep, thrift-store pathways.
Check location-specific policies.
(208) 853-4921
Region 3 — East Idaho
Bonneville, Bingham, Jefferson, Madison, Fremont
✅ Verified Job Centers & Training
Idaho Job Center — Idaho Falls
Job matching, resume services, hiring events, training options.
Job matching, resume services, hiring events, training options.
Ask for reentry employer lists.
(208) 557-2500
BYU–Idaho Career & Workforce Center
Career development, job tools, workshops.
Career development, job tools, workshops.
Open to community for some services.
(208) 496-9801
🛠️ Eligible Volunteer-to-Work Programs
Community Food Basket — Idaho Falls
Volunteer roles that help build work discipline & references.
Volunteer roles that help build work discipline & references.
Ask about court documentation.
(208) 524-0994
Region 4 — South Central Idaho
Twin Falls, Jerome, Cassia, Minidoka, Lincoln
✅ Verified Workforce & Career Resources
Idaho Job Center — Twin Falls
Job services, resume assistance, employer connections.
Job services, resume assistance, employer connections.
Walk-ins allowed.
(208) 735-2500
🛠️ Eligible Community Employment Support
South Central Community Action Partnership
Jobs-related referrals, support services, stabilization programs.
Jobs-related referrals, support services, stabilization programs.
Ask about available job-readiness classes.
(208) 733-9351
Region 5 — Southwest Rural / Owyhee
Owyhee County + Remote Rural Areas
✅ Verified Rural Workforce Resources
Idaho Job Center — Mountain Home
Closest full-service job center for many Owyhee residents; provides job search and training referrals.
Closest full-service job center for many Owyhee residents; provides job search and training referrals.
Call before traveling long distances.
(208) 364-7785
🛠️ Eligible Rural Community Support
Local Community Nonprofits (Owyhee County)
Small rural nonprofits sometimes allow volunteer-to-work skill-building roles.
Small rural nonprofits sometimes allow volunteer-to-work skill-building roles.
Officer approval required before participation.
Local
Statewide & Online Employment Resources
Use anywhere in Idaho
✅ Verified Statewide Job Hubs
IdahoWorks — Official Statewide Job Portal
Search for Idaho employers, training programs, apprenticeships, and hiring fairs.
Search for Idaho employers, training programs, apprenticeships, and hiring fairs.
Create account for job alerts.
Online
Idaho Department of Labor — Job Center Network
Find all statewide job centers, virtual workshops, and workforce support programs.
Find all statewide job centers, virtual workshops, and workforce support programs.
Use location map for nearest office.
Statewide
🛠️ Eligible Additional Statewide Support
Goodwill Idaho — Workforce Services
Resume assistance, interview skills, employment pathways.
Resume assistance, interview skills, employment pathways.
Contact local branch for reentry acceptance.
(208) 853-4921
Documentation: Officers may require proof of attendance, pay stubs, weekly logs, or program enrollment forms for verification.
Rural Idaho Note: Many rural counties have limited job programs; officers may approve online workforce courses or alternative placements.
Provider updates: Idaho organizations that help justice-involved individuals with employment may request listing via contact@oacra.app.
