ID S1109

Establishes a statewide volunteer mentor program administered by the state board of education to help fill skilled, good-paying jobs by creating pathways to career-ready credentials for high school students, recent graduates, veterans, and adults.

Defines "career-ready credential" as a job training certificate or associate/associate of applied science degree from regionally accredited Idaho postsecondary institutions or registered apprenticeship programs lasting no more than 2 years.

Requires mentor coordinators to supervise volunteer mentors in each educational region and coordinate with the workforce development council, career technical education division, postsecondary institutions, and other organizations.

Program objectives include raising awareness of mentees and families about financial assistance, career options, application processes, and no-cost resources; mentoring services begin in high school and bridge through career-ready program completion.

Establishes an Idaho Promise Mentor Program Account in the state treasury to receive public and private funds, with moneys continuously appropriated exclusively for program purposes; program must provide written status reports to the governor and education committees before each regular legislative session.