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Idaho Jobs Explained is a web series designed to help teens and young adults explore in-demand careers across Idaho.
Each episode takes viewers inside real workplaces, where host Matthew works alongside employees and interviews professionals at different stages of their careers.
Between episodes, shorter social media videos offer career advice, soft skills tips, and practical tools to support every step of the journey.
This engaging, hands-on series gives students, parents, and educators statewide access to the resources they need to explore and pursue meaningful careers.
Explore Idaho’s forestry industry as we highlight the vital role forests play in the state’s economy and environment.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of careers available—like forestry technicians, sawmill workers, land managers, and more!
Meet real professionals and discover the skills and pathways that lead to rewarding work in one of Idaho’s oldest and most essential industries.
Special thanks to the University of Idaho's Experimental Forest, the Idaho Forest Group, and the Idaho Department of Education.
What are soft skills — and why do they matter so much?
In this quick intro from Idaho Jobs Explained, we break down what soft skills actually are and why they can make or break your career, no matter what job you want.
Whether you're a high school student, job seeker, or just someone trying to figure out how to “look professional” without buying a suit, this series is for you.
✅ In this series, you’ll learn:
• What soft skills are
• How to develop them
• Why employers love them
• And how to use them to stand out in any industry
Want to instantly stand out at work or in interviews? It all starts with communication.
In this video, I break down what good communication skills really are, why they’re essential for both life and the workplace, and 3 quick ways you can start improving today.
Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or someone who’s ever sent a text that got totally misunderstood, this is your crash course on how to level up your communication game.
📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
• What communication skills actually mean
• Why they’re one of the most important soft skills
• 3 simple ways to get better at communication (starting now)
Teamwork: love it or hate it, you need it to succeed.
In this video, I break down why teamwork is such an essential soft skill and share 3 simple tips to help you become the kind of coworker people actually want on their team. (Spoiler: snacks might be involved.)
Whether you’re tackling group projects, collaborating with coworkers, or just trying to survive office politics, these teamwork tips will help you communicate better, play to your strengths, and share the workload like a pro.
📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
• Why teamwork is crucial in the workplace
• How to communicate and collaborate effectively
• 3 easy ways to improve your teamwork skills
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Math at Work is a series of videos designed to help high school students connect their math coursework to real-world applications in Idaho industries. In collaboration with the Idaho Department of Education, these videos will showcase how math is used across different career paths, directly linking industry skills to high school content standards.
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IdahoPTV’s education department will align existing PreK–3 curriculum resources from PBS KIDS with Idaho’s College and Career Readiness Competencies to identify alignment and content gaps. Once gaps are determined, IdahoPTV will collaborate with the Workforce Development Council and elementary educators to develop new resources that ensure all competencies are addressed.
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