Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 to Support Jerome Learners and Expand Rural Workforce Training Opportunities

6 Aug 2026

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The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) Foundation is proud to announce a transformative $500,000 gift from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support workforce training and program expansion at the new LeRoy Craig CSI Jerome Center. The investment is part of Wells Fargo’s Rural Initiative Tour and reflects a shared commitment to strengthening economic opportunity, workforce development, and educational access in rural communities.

“We are deeply grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for this significant investment in our region and the students we serve,” said Erika Allen, Executive Director of the CSI Foundation. “This grant funding will help us strengthen workforce pathways, increase access to education and training, and support the continued growth of the LeRoy Craig CSI Jerome Center as a hub for opportunity and innovation in rural Idaho.”

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