New student construction program aims to fill labor shortage

A southern Idaho school district is offering a construction program for students in hopes of helping to fill a regional labor shortage.

The Times-News reports The Twin Falls School District recently started the program, with high school students from the region traveling to a satellite facility to learn to build foundations, building frames, exteriors, siding and interior finishes.

The district also plans to offer a second-year course that aims to move students onto a construction site to work directly with area employers.

Teacher Cameron Hoge says the program will give students the skills they need to get a job in the trades.