News & Events

Second trimester has started, and these PV-TEC learners know how to dive right in! Some of our learners are continuing their 2-trimester programs, while some are beginning a new program. Needless to say these learners are warming up despite the chilly weather, and are already immersed into new knowledge as well as continuing to build upon 1st trimester studies. Instructors and learners alike are anxious to see what 2nd trimester can bring! #wegotthis #youbelonghere #PCSD25 

This last week PV-TEC learners in a variety of programs were able to get hands-on experience with technical skills training. They are preparing for certification exams, class finals and fulfilling careers. Culinary arts learners decorated their own bakery cookies. The pharmacy tech program this past week practiced providing vaccinations, while the photography class worked on their camera skills. Firefighter learners were able to get in gear and practice ladders and extinguishing, while Nursing Assistant learners practice body mechanics with a guest speaker, Lindsey Pratt, PTA instructor from ISU. And of course we don't forget our love for our animals, the Vet tech assistant learners worked on fine tuning their equine dental care. These learners are growing confidence in their skills and just waiting to see what they learn next! 

We love seeing our PV-TEC students getting real-world experience and exploring future pathways in nursing! Thank you to Idaho State University College of Technology for giving our students the opportunity to see what’s next after earning their CNA. #PCSD25 #FutureNurses

We’re thrilled to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Portneuf Valley Technical Education & Career Campus! This marks an exciting new chapter for our community—empowering students, supporting local industry, and shaping the future of hands-on education in Southeast Idaho. Thank you to everyone who made this day unforgettable!

Electives Fair

Thursday, January 30 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 6 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location: 4200 Hawthorne Rd.

All PCSD 25 current high school learners and incoming freshman are welcome.

Eight local RNs gathered together for a day of training with the CNAs at PV-TEC. They bring over 200 years of combined experience, including backgrounds in Life Flight, ICU, and emergency rooms, as well as a special day of service from a Disneyland nurse.

We appreciate your dedication to our community and your willingness to share your expertise at PV-TEC!

The Portneuf Valley Technical Education and Career Campus (PV-TEC), part of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25), learned Wednesday that it has been awarded a $6.5 million grant from the Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS) program. The grant represents the largest award during the second round of grants this year.

The Idaho Career Ready Students Program Council met Wednesday and approved 11 of 41 proposals for career technical program grants for schools and districts across Idaho. Created during the March 2023 legislative session, the Career Ready Students Program, HB267, carved out $45 million to incentivize “districts to create instruction that provides focused training to prepare students to meet the needs of local industry and workforce partners.”

PCSD 25 plans to use the $6.5 million grant to fund the expansion of the PV-TEC facility, which the district purchased in 2022. The grant was submitted on behalf of PV-TEC by Rhonda Naftz, the school’s administrator and Sue Pettit, the district’s Director of Secondary Education.
Naftz, who has been instrumental in executing the district’s vision for career technical education and career path programming, said, “I am incredibly grateful to the State of Idaho and the grant committee for embracing the PV-TEC vision. The ICRS grant award of $6.5 million will build classrooms and shops for learners to gain industry skills and knowledge while in high school. Our CTE students gain a community of like-minded learners and a place of belonging. This facility and the learning that takes place inside of it will offer opportunities for generations of Idahoans.”
According to a press release from the Idaho State Department of Education, the council favored PV-TEC because this was the only area in Idaho without a regional Career Technical Center. PV-TEC will serve students from communities that do not have facilities in their own area to access CTE training.

The ICRS program reflects a historic $45 million investment in Idaho CTE. Grants are designed to increase the capacity of CTE in middle and high schools (grades 7 – 12) across the state by incentivizing districts to create programs that prepare students to meet local and regional industry workforce needs. ICRS funds are separate from the Division of Career Technical Education and reduce reliance on federal funds for CTE programs.

The council received over $26.5 million in requests — 13 received for existing programs, 19 for new programs, and nine for capital project support (new facilities or significant improvements to existing facilities). The bulk of financial requests, $23.5 million, fell under support for capital projects.