- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 To Support Jerome Learners and Expand Rural Workforce Training Opportunities https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1318086?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1318086?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1318086?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 To Support Jerome Learners and Expand Rural Workforce Training Opportunities&body=ESG News from Wells Fargo & Company https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1318086?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy](/categories/philanthropy) # Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 To Support Jerome Learners and Expand Rural Workforce Training Opportunities Aug 3, 2026 9:00 AM ET JEROME, Idaho, August 3, 2026 /3BL/ - 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." The generous contribution will help expand workforce and educational opportunities throughout the Magic Valley, enhancing CSI's ability to serve students, employers, and community members seeking in-demand skills, career advancement, and economic mobility. "Wells Fargo is committed to helping the communities we support stay competitive, resilient, and rooted in opportunity,” said Tim Rios, who leads Wells Fargo’s rural philanthropy. “This funding is an investment in electricians, builders, technicians, entrepreneurs, and the future of rural Idaho. Economic growth depends on people being able to afford to live where they work so building a stronger workforce development program in Jerome can help people stay local and strengthen the regional housing supply with their skills." A formal presentation of the $500,000 gift will take place during the LeRoy Craig CSI Jerome Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, taking place on August 14th, at 9:00 am. Wells Fargo Foundation representatives will join CSI leadership, community partners, elected officials, and supporters to celebrate the opening of the facility and the impact of this investment. The ribbon cutting ceremony is **open to the public**, and community members are encouraged to attend and join in recognizing this important milestone for Jerome. **Media Contact:** **Matt Hartgrave** Director of Marketing and Communication | 208-732-6333 [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/WF_tile.png)](/profiles/wells-fargo) ### More from Wells Fargo & Company ###### [Innovation Incubator Program Drives Real-World Impact in Affordable Housing and Electrical Grid Demands](/news/innovation-incubator-program-drives-real-world-impact-affordable-housing-and-electrical-grid) Jul 23, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [$2M Philanthropic Investment Will Help Charlotte Cultivate New Tech Talent To Keep Pace With City’s Growth](/news/2m-philanthropic-investment-will-help-charlotte-cultivate-new-tech-talent-keep-pace-citys-0) Jul 16, 2026 3:00 PM ET ###### [Community and Civic Leaders Celebrate Opening of Industry-Leading Affordable Housing Development in Minneapolis](/news/community-and-civic-leaders-celebrate-opening-industry-leading-affordable-housing-development) Jul 10, 2026 3:00 PM ET ###### [Matching Grant Program Supports Homebuyer Education and Counseling](/news/matching-grant-program-supports-homebuyer-education-and-counseling) Jun 18, 2026 4:00 PM ET ###### [Entrepreneur Fund Announces 26 Recipients of Rural Field to Market Grant](/news/entrepreneur-fund-announces-26-recipients-rural-field-market-grant) May 20, 2026 3:00 PM ET ###### [Invest Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce New Wells Fargo Grants for Small Business Development and Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta ](/news/invest-atlanta-and-community-foundation-greater-atlanta-announce-new-wells-fargo-grants-small) May 4, 2026 4:00 PM ET ###### [By Degrees Foundation and Wells Fargo Celebrate Expansion of 529 College Savings Accounts to All Students at North High School](/news/degrees-foundation-and-wells-fargo-celebrate-expansion-529-college-savings-accounts-all) May 4, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [DreamSpring Introduces New Loan Products Designed for Small Business Affordability](/news/dreamspring-introduces-new-loan-products-designed-small-business-affordability) May 1, 2026 9:00 AM ET