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Five CWI Surgical First Assistant Students Selected for Mayo Clinic Program

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Five CWI Surgical First Assistant students were selected to attend Mayo Clinic’s Pathway to Excellence event on Nov. 3, gaining hands-on experience and meeting top surgeons.

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Metallica Scholars Initiative Fueling Hessing’s Firefighting Journey

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Kemper Hessing is pursuing his passion for firefighting through the Fire Service Technology program, where hands-on training, mentorship, and scholarships like the Metallica Scholars Initiative are helping him prepare for a career serving his community.

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Speech and Debate Kicks Off 2025 Season at Fran Tanner Open

CWI Speech and Debate team posing in front of statue

CWI's Speech and Debate team kicked off the 2025-2026 season with a strong performance at the Fran Tanner Open.

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Prado Makes History as CWI’s First National Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship Recipient

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø student Angie Prado makes history as the College’s first OTA recipient of the national AOTA scholarship, honoring her resilience, dedication, and inspiring journey.

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#MetallicaMonday Rocks CWI Spotlight

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Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation spotlighted Fire Service Technology graduate and #MetallicaScholar, Carson Baker, as part of #MetallicaMonday, celebrating his journey to becoming a full-time firefighter.

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Entrepreneur Lab Highlight: Daniella Jenson

Daniella Jenson receiving award from Kenton Lee at a CWI Entrepreneur event

With support from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Entrepreneur Lab, Daniella Jenson is working to help students and families see how gap years can foster growth, success, and self-discovery. 

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CWI Alumnus Gives Back as Business Owner & Foundation Board Leader

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) alumnus, Jose Magdaleno Nava, has built a life defined by perseverance, hard work, and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Nava went from living paycheck to paycheck to a business owner and member of the...

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Fueling Her Fire: Jessica Gillmore’s Journey Toward Fire Investigation

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Jessica Gillmore turned a childhood passion for firefighting into a career path through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Fire Service Technology program, where she’s now preparing for a future in fire investigation.

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Work-Based Learning Center at CWI Bridges Education and Employment

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The Work-Based Learning Center at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø is redefining student success by connecting classroom learning and real-world experience. Through a comprehensive suite of services, the WBLC empowers students to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for the workforce with confidence.  

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Coding Confidence: Aaron Potter Discovers His Future in AI at CWI

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Aaron Potter discovered his passion for software development at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø, gaining confidence and hands-on skills that led him to pursue a career in artificial intelligence. With support from faculty and a strong foundation from CWI’s Software Development program, he’s now continuing his education and helping businesses integrate AI solutions.

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Cultivated Success: How CWI Helped Ramiro Villafana Grow His Future

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Ramiro Villafana, a graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Horticulture Technology program, turned his passion for nature and landscaping into a successful business. Through dedication, family support, and hands-on learning at CWI, he overcame challenges and now thrives as a business owner.

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CWI Students Medal at National SkillsUSA Championships

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Twelve Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø students took their talents to the 2025 Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 23 – 27, bringing home four medals – two gold and two bronze. 

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From CWI to Patrol: Juanita Hernandez’s Journey to Serve

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Juanita Hernandez, a first-generation college student and single mother, overcame significant challenges to pursue her dream of working in law enforcement. With support from her family and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø, she is now proudly serving as a Patrol Officer in the Treasure Valley.

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My Dream, My Degree: Cassandra Conner Conquers Doubt and Graduates

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In her own words, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø graduate Cassandra Conner shares how she overcame years of doubt to return to college and find both success, support, and self-worth at CWI.

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For Joey Zumwalt, Firefighting Runs in His Blood

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Joey Zumwalt, a graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Fire Service Technology program, is continuing his family’s firefighting legacy with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

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Metallica Scholar Carson Baker Finds His Station

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Carson Baker, a graduate of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Fire Service Technology program, is now a full-time firefighter with Donnelly Fire Department thanks to hands-on training, community partnerships, and support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative. 

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CWI Students Win Awards at National Leadership Conference

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Five students from CWI’s chapter of Business Professionals of America attended the organization's National Leadership Conference in Orlando, earning multiple Top 10 awards.

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From Dream to Graduate: Overcoming Tragedy, Ash Shipley Finds Success

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø graduate Ash Shipley shares her story of loss and perseverance — and how, with a deep calling to support the Deaf community and the support of her instructors, she achieved her goals.

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