Technical Dual Credit

Get a head start on your education and career by earning Technical Competency Credit in high school. Through participation in approved career-technical pathways you can engage in hands-on, real-world skills training to earn college credit and enter the workforce.

Earn College Credit

Technical dual credits are managed through Idaho Skillstack.

Participate in an approved high school career-technical pathway.
Earn credit through badges awarded by passing required high school and post-secondary assessments.
Transcribe and purchase your credits upon enrollment at an Idaho college or university, including College of Western Idaho (CWI), with a corresponding Career and Technical Education (CTE) program within two years of completion.
Translate your skills into the workforce in a variety of in-demand careers!

Contact a Dual Credit Transition Coordinator to learn more about technical dual credit and CTE opportunities at CWI.

Explore CTE Programs at CWI

Transferring Credits
Connect with a Dual Credit Transition Coordinator to learn how technical dual credit applies when transferring to CWI.

For other colleges and universities within and outside of Idaho, be sure to contact the institution directly before registering for technical dual credits to review and understand transfer credit policies.

Students who have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) may continue towards a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in any discipline.
CTE Resources
Take the Next Steps Idaho FutureFindr quiz to find your perfect career

Idaho Labor JobScape to see who is hiring and how much you can earn

CTE Scholarships available from the state of Idaho

CWI CTE Campus Tours - reach out to a Transition Coordinator to tour CTE programs, labs, meet faculty, and learn about career opportunities

CWI Scholarship Options
Teacher Resources
Looking for educator resources for CTE programs? Below is a list of our most frequently requested links.

Become a CTE Educator

Professional Development

CTE Resources

SkillStack®

Interested in teaching dual credit? Contact a Transition Coordinator to get started.