Top 10 Hot Jobs in Boise ID

Boise is one of the Top 10 Best Medium Sized Cities for Jobs and Business in the US, according to several economists, workforce specialists, and related magazines.

Located in Ada County, Idaho, Boise is the county seat and the capital of the state. The name itself is from the French boise′, meaning timber or wood. he city sits among forest lands and lumber has been a successful industry in the past.

With a sidely diverse cultural and ethnic population, Boise is home to over 15,000 Basque individuals. They are an interesting group of people, becuase of their unique ethic background and the speculation that the Basque, originally in Spain, are genetically different from all other people, to such an extent they they are separate species of human. Whether true or false, this lends them an air of mystery and interest.

In addition to the Basque, Boise is home to Shoshone-Bannock Native Americans, Germans, Jews, Blacks, Italians, Greeks, Mexicans, a large population of retirees, and other diverse people.

Boise ID is a good source for green collar and sustainability jobs in its initiative to recycle, reuse, replace, and protect resources for the local community and the state at large.

Sustainable Boise is a link with a myriad of alternative and sustainable options, including alternative energy and transportation, green building, water preservation, parks and open spaces, and several others. Boise is a green city in many ways, and the jobs available are growing and expanding to include green and sustainable practices.

Boise city bosses offers employees in many bsiinesses incentives that I have seen no place else:

Boise City employees can participate in the BEAT (Boise Employee Alternative Transportation) and receive:

• Free bus passes
• Free parking for carpoolers
• Pre-tax payroll deduction - up to $100/month
• Up to $40 per year for walking shoes
• Free bike locks for cycling employees

1. Information Technology: Computer Software Engineers, Applications & Software; CIS Mgrs, Computer Systems Analysts
2. Registered Nurses [RNs] & Physical Therapists
3. General and Ops Managers
4. Pharmacists
5. Civil Engineers
6. Lawyers
7. CEOs, etc.: Chief Executives, all departments
8. Education: Postsecondary Teachers; Mainstream Secondary School Teachers Except Vocational
9. Accountants & Auditors
10. Sales Managers

• Financial Managers
• Mainstream Elementary School Teachers
• Marketing Managers
• Dental Hygienists
• Medical & Health Services Managers
• Electricians
• Building Architects
• HVAC: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
• Technical Writers
• Sales Reps, Wholesale and Mfg, Technical & Scientific Products

Universities, Colleges, Business, and Technical Schools

• Apollo College
• Boise Bible College
• Boise State University
• Larry G. Selland College of Applied Technology
• Lesley College Graduate School
• Stevens Henager College
• University of Idaho
• Academy of Professional Careers
• ITT Technical Institute

Search Job Data Bases at : BoiseIdahoJobs.com

International Year of the Potato!

Twelve chefs are donating recipes and for every mousie click on the Recipe of the Month will net 10¢ donated to UNICEF, up to $50,000.

RECIPES FOR RELIEF

IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION

661 South Rivershore Lane • Eagle, ID 83616 • PH 208-334-2350

[just northwest of Boise] For information: ipc@potato.idaho.gov

See the winning video entries of Idaho potatoes and their appearances in recuipes made by potato lovers at iTuber Take II.

A total of 25 videos were submitted (a sampling of shorts ones appears below) and the Grand Prize was $3,000 -- Look for "Punchline"; it's about 10 minutes long.