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Former AmeriCorps VISTA member Elaine Zabriskie wrote and illustrated the book. She now serves as project coordinator for the Idaho Workforce Development Council.
In honor of National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 17-23), Apprenticeship Idaho is inviting elementary schools across the state to request free live readings of the book with Zabriskie.
“I am so happy to share the story of Booper with students across Idaho. Booper is a valuable story for kids because it shows that anything is possible with determination,” Zabriskie said. “Booper has no experience prior to starting his apprenticeship, but with commitment and support, he proves that we can all achieve our biggest dreams.”
Combining education with hands-on work experience, apprenticeships give individuals the opportunity to “earn while they learn.” This career pathway shows promise in Idaho — since 2014, the number of new apprentices in the state has grown over 340%.
In addition to traditional fields such as the trades and construction, Registered Apprenticeships — those vetted and certified by the U.S. Department of Labor — are now available in emerging industries like advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity.
“Booper Dreams Big” is available in both English and bilingual versions (English and Spanish) with a free companion resource guide for teachers. To view the entire book online, go to apprenticeshipidaho.gov.
If your school is interested in doing a book reading with the author in the next few months, email Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov.
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