Idaho Employment Capacity Leveraged through IPSE

12/09/2025

🌟We're Hiring! 🌟

We’re looking for an Outreach and Training Coordinator to join our team! ECLIPSE is an Idaho-based project dedicated to expanding competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities enrolled in inclusive post-secondary education programs. This hybrid/remote position is responsible for dissemination of project information, creating accessible content, and supporting planning and delivery of ECLIPSE events.

💡 This role best fits candidates with experience in inclusive post-secondary education programs and employment training for individuals with disabilities, as well as social media marketing and accessible content development.
📍 Location: Moscow, Boise, or Off-Campus (Hybrid/Remote)
📚 Required: Master’s degree in special education, education or related field and at least two years of experience with an inclusive post-secondary education program
🗓️ Priority Deadline: December 23

🌐 Apply now! https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50290

12/03/2025

🎉 Save the Date for CONNECT 2026! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce the next CONNECT Conference will be held on May 21st & 22nd at the Bruce M. Pitman Center on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho!

CONNECT stands for Creating Opportunities and Networks for Navigating Employment and Career Transitions. This two-day event brings together students, families, educators, and professionals, and explores inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE), competitive integrated employment (CIE), and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The conference will feature two tailored tracks. One for students currently participating in IPSE programs, and another for families, support personnel, and professionals who support transition and employment outcomes.

🗓 Registration opens soon, but for now, mark your calendars!

Interested in sharing your expertise? We’re also looking for presenters! Deadline to submit is February 13, 2026.
👉 Submit your presentation abstract here: https://forms.office.com/r/6satrBsCKp

11/25/2025

🌟We're Hiring! 🌟

We're looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to lead in creating accessible and engaging learning content, training materials, and instructional and informational web pages across Idaho. This hybrid/remote role supports two impactful statewide initiatives, ECLIPSE and ICIE. ECLIPSE and the ICIE Center are Idaho-based projects working to expand opportunities for competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities.

💡 This role best fits those passionate about instructional design, accessibility, and making a real difference in post-secondary education and employment outcomes for students with disabilities.
📍 Location: Moscow, Boise, or Off-Campus (Hybrid/Remote)
📚 Required: Master’s in Instructional Design or related field + 3 years experience

🌐 Apply now! https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50151

11/18/2025

🚨 Applications Now Open! 🚨

ECLIPSE is expanding inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) across Idaho! We're looking for two new higher education institutions to join our statewide network supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by partnering with ECLIPSE to develop a new IPSE program at their institution.

Partner with us to promote competitive integrated employment (CIE) and create college opportunities for all. Email eclipse@uidaho.edu to receive the application!

📅 Deadline: January 25, 2026
🔗 Learn more about ECLIPSE: https://idahotc.com/Eclipse

11/04/2025

Did you know the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been supporting students and families since 1975? 🤔📚

This landmark law guarantees a free appropriate public education for individuals with disabilities, ensures access to special education and related services, supports early intervention services, and funds innovative programs through competitive grants.

IDEA has transformed the lives of countless students by ensuring education and support that help them reach their full potential — and it laid the groundwork for what we do at ECLIPSE.

At ECLIPSE, we carry IDEA’s promise into adulthood by expanding inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) opportunities and preparing students for competitive integrated employment (CIE) across Idaho. We believe that access and opportunities do not end at high school; they continue on college campuses, in communities, and in meaningful careers. 🌎✨

10/31/2025

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, check out how to continue supporting disability awareness year-round!

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10/28/2025

Congratulations to Erik Luvaas, Bethany Martens, and Sara Mahdavi for being awarded seed funding from the University of Idaho Division of Student Affairs to pilot Vandal HARVEST (Hydroponics for Accessibility, Resources, Vocational Equity, Sustainability, and Training) Project, an integrated hydroponic greenhouse serving the Vandal Food Pantry!

The intention of this pilot program is to:
🥬Supply fresh produce to the Vandal Food Pantry
🥬Support job skill development for Vandal QUEST and traditional University of Idaho students alike
🥬Lay the groundwork for competitive integrated employment (CIE) model greenhouses across the Palouse

This project includes a partnership between ECLIPSE, CDHD, the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to support CIE for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the University of Idaho’s inclusive post-secondary education program, Vandal QUEST, while providing the Vandal community experiential learning and innovative approaches to food insecurity on campus.

🌟Special thank you to Blaine Eckles, Brandon Brackett, and Tanya Miura for their generous support! 🌟

Brian, one of the students in Vandal QUEST, is ready to prepare the greenhouse for our first harvest. We are excited to continue empowering students while creating a more equitable and sustainable future for Vandals!

10/27/2025

The ECLIPSE team recently represented Idaho at two national conferences: the CEC Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference and the State of the Art (SOTA) Conference on Inclusive Postsecondary Education.

➡️ At DCDT, we presented a poster highlighting ECLIPSE’s statewide efforts to expand inclusive postsecondary education and competitive integrated employment.
➡️ At SOTA, we facilitated a discussion exploring how self-advocates define and teach job skills within inclusive college and employment settings.

10/24/2025

🌟Student Spotlight: Hope🌟
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight Hope! Hope is a student at University of Idaho in the Vandal QUEST program and currently works on campus at the .

When asked what has helped her succeed, Hope credits Vandal QUEST, her family, and her mentors for their support. One of her proudest accomplishments is building her independent skills.

Way to go, Hope! ECLIPSE is proud to support incredible students in Idaho’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) programs, including Hope, as they work to achieve competitive integrated employment.

10/21/2025

🌟Student Spotlight: Kiara🌟
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight Kiara! Kiara is a student at Lewis Clark State College in the SPARC program and currently interns at the Beauty Bar.

Her career aspirations include attending cosmetology school and obtaining a job in that field upon completion. For Kiara, meaningful employment means staying on the job and doing what you’re told to do.

We’re proud of you, Kiara! ECLIPSE is honored to support her journey towards competitive integrated employment.

10/17/2025

🌟Student Spotlight: Brandon🌟
We’re continuing to celebrate our ECLIPSE students during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, including Brandon! Brandon is a student at University of Idaho in the Vandal QUEST program and currently works at the Eatery at University of Idaho.

Brandon’s career aspirations include becoming a cook in a kitchen so he can share his cooking skills with the Moscow community. Brandon wants to make people happy with the food he makes.

We can’t wait to see what you accomplish, Brandon! During NDEAM and beyond, ECLIPSE continues to support students like Brandon achieve competitive integrated employment.

10/15/2025

We’re halfway through National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 🥳

Looking for ways to celebrate and raise awareness? Explore creative ideas for any audience by visiting the “Plan NDEAM Observances” section at the link below:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

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