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Cody Phelps’ journey comes full circle as he returns to teach at CWI, the same place that helped launch his education and career.

Landen Kelly discovered his passion for photography while studying at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø. Inspired by CWI’s faculty and now featured in international publications, Kelly’s journey highlights the transformative power of visual storytelling — and the launch of CWI’s new Digital Photography program offers others the same opportunity to turn creativity into a calling.

In her own words, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø graduate Alejandra Whynman recounts how, after arriving in the U.S. alone at age 15 with only a fifth-grade education, she overcame incredible odds to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Registered Nursing program.

Jessica Crowly, CWI graduate and executive at one of the largest paint companies in the world, shares her story of success.

Reagan Heffelfinger’s journey to becoming a machinist at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø was shaped by resilience, overcoming health challenges and career detours to discover her passion for machining.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Business alumni, Annika Kempnich and Maranda Barnhart, were recently awarded top honors from Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics.

Speak Up Ink Up is a community event that raises money for CASA and provides a voice for children in the foster system.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.

Speak Up! Ink Up!, a charity event hosted by 2022 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø graduate, Craig Petersen, raises nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children.

Meet Andy Sifford, a student in his third year of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.