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Drafting Technology graduate, Audrey Cabrera, turned her passion for design into a successful drafting career and now inspires the next generation as a CWI instructor.
Cody Phelps’ journey comes full circle as he returns to teach at CWI, the same place that helped launch his education and career.
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...
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.
Micron Technology celebrated the graduation of its first apprenticeship cohort and welcomed new participants on Aug. 6, highlighting its partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø to train skilled technicians for Idaho’s growing semiconductor industry. Idaho Governor Brad Little and U.S. Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, attended to show their support.
A passion for nature and landscaping turned into a thriving business for a Horticulture Technology graduate. With dedication, hands-on experience at CWI, and support from family, Ramiro Villafana overcame challenges and built a successful career as a business owner.
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.
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.
Jessica Crowly, CWI graduate and executive at one of the largest paint companies in the world, shares her story of success.
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.
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.
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.
CWI students, faculty, staff, and alumni enjoyed the final CWI Night of the 2024-2025 seasonCWI Foundation
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.
Nichelle Boyce turned challenges into opportunities, transforming her life and launching her career as a surgical technologist with determination and support from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø.
CWI is providing clear pathways to employment for students like Tucker Graham, recently graduate from the Fire Service Technology program.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.
"Because of CWI, I am in a position to give back to my community and be a role model to those around me."
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