Dear friends,
 
We can all remember being a high school senior ready to move on from childhood into the freedom of adulthood. It is a milestone that comes with much excitement but also apprehension about the future. We are fortunate our state and our country offer so many different paths for our young people to choose as they enter an independent stage of life.
 
Here in Idaho, we are making the transition into rewarding, productive careers even smoother with Idaho LAUNCH. Our innovative new workforce training program is connecting students with careers and helping employers like you fill in-demand jobs that create prosperity and strengthen our economy.
 
There is no doubt Idaho LAUNCH has been tremendously successful.
 
Here’s a snapshot of how LAUNCH moved the needle in just one year:
 

• Community college enrollment increased by a staggering 18%
• Overall student enrollment in postsecondary programs increased by 11%
• A whopping 15% increase in economically disadvantaged students going on
• A 5.6% increase in Idaho resident students at our institutions, showing we are focusing on IDAHO students
• An outstanding 19% increase in students with a 2.7% GPA or less going on. These are students who may have never considered pursuing a rewarding, in-demand profession.

 
That last statistic really hits home for me. We have so many bright young Idahoans who offer much promise for our state but who simply don’t perform as well in traditional academics, resulting in lower GPAs. These students have as much to offer as a 4.0 student. Idaho LAUNCH is motivating those students to go on to training programs for jobs our business community desperately needs.
 
I can say with confidence that Idaho LAUNCH is changing lives. Together, we are ensuring Idaho kids STAY in Idaho. We have you, our business community, to thank in part for that.

​I appreciate the strong support we’ve received from Idaho employers on Idaho LAUNCH. With your help, we have been able to pioneer new workforce training strategies that are clearly WORKING!

Brad Little
Governor of Idaho

Boise State University College of Business and Economics
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
3:00-4:15 p.m., Skaggs Hall of Learning (MBEB room 1301)

Kristi Saucerman is an entrepreneur with a passion for transforming nonprofit fundraising. As Founder and CEO of Auction Frogs, she revolutionized fundraising through online bidding platforms and event management tools, helping nonprofits raise millions throughout North America.

Kristi also serves as Executive Producer of Nonprofit MVP, a television show spotlighting nonprofit stories and fundraising challenges. She oversees the show’s strategy, content creation, and partnerships, making it a key platform for awareness and community support.

A dedicated mentor and educator, Kristi hosts bootcamps, webinars, and coaching sessions, empowering nonprofits with strategies for sustainable growth. Her work continues to drive impact, innovation, and lasting change in the nonprofit sector.

The event is open to the public and no ticket is required. Parking is free in the Brady Garage.
Take these steps for free parking:

1. After parking your vehicle, take down your license plate number and proceed to a parking payment machine.
2. Enter your license plate number.
3. Select: 1) Purchase Ticket.
4. Select COBE E-Connect for the event name.
5. The process is completed and a receipt will print (you do not need to place this receipt on your dash).

For more information, visit: https://www.boisestate.edu/cobe/community/entrepreneur-connect/​