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As a kid in Meridian, Idaho, Nate Hohnstein developed a love of working with his hands and solving problems. Going to a classroom, not so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI really struggled in school,\u201d he said. \u201cI didn\u2019t appreciate education as I do now. Given my educational background, my younger self never would have believed I\u2019d graduate college, let alone go on to pursue a master\u2019s degree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure enough, Hohnstein is on track to graduate from Boise State University\u2019s online Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning<\/a> (OPWL) program in Spring 2027. He credits becoming a Bronco with fueling his newfound love of academia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was born and raised in Idaho, so Boise State has always been the backbone when I think of education,\u201d he said. \u201cBoth my mother and wife went to Boise State. When it was my time to go, there was no other choice. I wanted to go to Boise State, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hohnstein graduated with an online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies<\/a> in 2024 before moving onto the master\u2019s degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hohnstein previously owned a general contracting business and now works as a Learning and Development Manager at McAlvain Companies in Boise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving my own employees, developing them and their roles was a major focus for me as a business owner,\u201d he said. \u201cI ended up seeking an opportunity to join a learning and development department.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was offered an Operations Training Manager position at Lessen, where I was in charge of training more than 500 field managers. I had an opportunity to come to McAlvain in 2021, so I\u2019ve been building its learning and development function ever since.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From handyman to learning and development leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After high school, Hohnstein worked as a handyman for several years before launching his own business, Rental Restorations, in late 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been good with thinking outside the box,\u201d he said. \u201cBeing a handyman, you\u2019re trying to find solutions for people who don\u2019t want to spend a lot of money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs my skills progressed and I learned more, I became a general contractor. I wanted to expand, have employees, and grow that business. It was a natural progression.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After enrolling in the OPWL program in 2025, Hohnstein knew right off the bat he had found the ideal master\u2019s degree for his skillset. He also added certificates in Organizational Development, Applied Emotional Intelligence and Well-being and Innovation and Design at Boise State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI fell in love with the entire program,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s given me so much more insight into how to do my job better \u2014 especially by being able to learn something on Tuesday and apply it on Wednesday. It\u2019s awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s added to my capabilities not only being a people leader, but the processes, the change management and everything that goes along with it, I can apply immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flexibility of the online format is also big for Hohnstein. He and his wife, Candice, are 4H Club leaders and have two daughters \u2014 Josie (16) and Lily (13) \u2014 who are homeschooled. Their oldest started taking dual credit courses at the College of Western Idaho recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI absolutely love the 100% online program,\u201d he said. \u201cOur schedules are so busy and chaotic. Online allowed me the flexibility to get my first degree and the master\u2019s degree done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne nice thing about the online program is that it doesn\u2019t disrupt my family life. A lot of things I can do, like during lunch, I can come home and focus on the family. Then, when I have a spare hour or two, I can do schoolwork in between. My family has been 100% supportive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top 10 reasons to choose Boise State\u2019s learning and development courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Collaborative and inclusive: why Nate chose Boise State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After walking the graduation stage at the commencement ceremony for his undergraduate degree, Hohnstein plans to walk again next year for his master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have gotten good value out of the programs at Boise State,\u201d he said. \u201cA big part of the OPWL program is it\u2019s opened up the possibility of me getting my Ph.D. in the same program, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy wife, who graduated from Boise State with an accounting degree, did part of her degree online and part of it in-person. I would always drop her off at class. It\u2019s nice not to have to do that for my degrees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how far Hohnstein takes his higher education, he is thrilled to have found a love of learning at a high level and building on it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to grow my career in learning and development,\u201d he said. \u201cI kind of found my niche. That\u2019s why I went with the OPWL program: to expand my knowledge and continue my career path.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hohnstein believes the biggest key to success as an online student is keeping an open mind \u2014 especially while working with classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have to be willing to put the work in,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen working within group projects, be open to other peoples\u2019 experiences and take in their opinions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while Hohnstein still doesn\u2019t reflect fondly on his time as a high school student, being a college student has opened up a different world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the reasons I love Boise State is it\u2019s given me that passion to learn,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s also given me so many opportunities for my career and my family. I wish we could have gone straight to college; it\u2019s so much better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Earning an online Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future \u2014 and we\u2019re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to learn more? Attend one of our online information sessions or contact a student success coach today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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