Resource Library

Developmental screenings and special education services for children aged three and over. Contact your local school district to get more information about Early childhood screenings in your area.

Adult Education Center

NIC’s Adult Education Center is designed to help start and restart opportunities! This program can help you prepare for the GED® (16 and up), get into college or improve your skills to gain a better job. No matter the reason, tuition is free and learning materials are provided. The AEC allows students to progress at their own pace and offers small group instruction to achieve goals set for each individual student. For more information or to get started call (208) 665-5099 or e-mail aec@nic.edu.

FASI (Financial Advocates of Southeast Idaho).

FASI provides services to the Eastern Idaho community, as well as other Social Security Beneficiaries throughout the state of Idaho when needed.

The College and Career Readiness program assists students in getting prepared to successfully pass and complete the official GED exam. They offer classes in reading, writing, math, English, social studies and more. These classes help support students in effectively preparing to pass all four sections of the official GED exam.

GED is separate from CSI and taking classes at CSI is not required. However, math and language classes are offered free in the greater Magic Valley area and may help test-takers prepare to be successful on the various exams. Call 208-732-6534 for the current schedule.

Find a head start location near you using this website.

Change your life with essential skills necessary to reach your goals and be successful in today’s society through College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Adult Education program. Adult Education classes can help you enhance your math and English skills, study for the GED test, or prepare for college or a career. Classes are FREE to adults 16 and older, not currently enrolled in public school.

Three Programs:

Adult Education – Boise
Phone: 208.562.2575
Email: boiseadulted@cwi.edu
Ada County Center Mallard Building

Adult Education – Nampa
Phone: 208.562.2068
Email: nampaadulted@cwi.edu
Canyon County Center

Adult Education – Community Locations
Phone: 208.562.2040
Email: outreachadulted@cwi.edu

Mountain Home Public Library
790 North 10th East
Mountain Home, ID 83647

Payette Public Library
24 S. 10th Street
Payette, ID 83661

Vocational Rehabilitation is the largest and oldest program funded under the Rehabilitation Act. It is the state-federal eligibility vocational rehabilitation system which provides comprehensive vocational services to individuals with disabilities.

Services:

• Apply for jobs at IdahoWorks (state’s largest job database).
• Contact a career counselor. Get custom job search support.
• Chart a new career. Match your interests, skills and abilities with a job you enjoy.
• Upgrade your skills. Find free or low-cost training, paid internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, GED programs and college classes.
• Access veteran services. Apply for benefits you’ve earned as a veteran.
• Attend job search workshops. Learn about resume writing, interviewing, networking, soft skills, applying for state jobs and more.
• Find a Navigator. They offer in-person help with unemployment insurance and are available at several locations. Call your local office to see if they are available near you.
• Use free resources. Access computers, internet, phones, fax, copiers, and printers in our resource rooms.
• Verify your identity. Secure your account before collecting unemployment insurance.
• Get help with housing, transportation, childcare, food, internet access, tuition, textbooks, school fees, identification, work equipment and more.

Navigators can help you find resource using a statewide resource database. They can help find resources to address various concerns including employment, food, domestic violence, housing, mental health, transportation, medical care, and more. Navigators can help with rental and deposit assistance for families with children in the home who qualify. They have an online resource list: https://211-idaho.communityos.org/