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SkillsUSA

ĢƵ is proud to compete in , a nationwide organization seeking to improve the quality of our nation's future skilled workforce through personal, workplace, and technical skills training. Students join thousands from across the nation to compete in a wide-range of events at a state and national level from preparing a speech to demonstrating technical skills in welding or information technology. SkillsUSA offers a place to connect with those sharing common interests, gain work experience, showcase your talents in front of peers, instructors, advisors, and potential employers. 

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Instructor, Welding

Welding & Metals Fabrication

SkillsUSA News

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Frank Ramirez combines skill, creativity, and confidence at CWI, turning welding into a path to personal and professional growth.

Read more about Crafting Confidence Through Welding
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CWI hosted dozens of high school and college students for a Regional SkillsUSA diesel competition, giving participants the opportunity to test technical skills, connect with industry...

Read more about Students Showcase Talent at CWI Regional SkillsUSA Diesel Competition
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Twelve ĢƵ students took their talents to the 2025 Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 23 – 27, bringing home four...

Read more about CWI Students Medal at National SkillsUSA Championships
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Jessica Crowly, CWI graduate and executive at one of the largest paint companies in the world, shares her story of success.

Read more about Painted for Success: From CWI Student to Industry Leader
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ĢƵ (CWI) students earned 14 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference, including 12 golds, securing spots at the national competition...

Read more about Hard Work Pays Off for CWI Students at SkillsUSA
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ĢƵ brought home 26 medals from the 2024 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Read more about 26 Medals! CWI Shines at SkillsUSA Idaho Competition
SkillsUSA CWI 2023 team at Nationals

Ten ĢƵ students took their talents to the 2023 Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Conference and brought home five medals.

Read more about SkillsUSA Team Sees Big Success at Nationals
Phillip Coltrin, SkillsUSA gold medal recipient

Congratulations to CWI's SkillsUSA competitors who earned 13 medals at the SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Read more about SkillsUSA Competitors Shine at the State Level
Crystal B.

"Because of CWI, I am able to work in a field that I love!”

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Three SkillsUSA students with their awards

CWI swept away the competition with 37 medals at this year's SkillsUSA State Conference.

Read more about CWI SkillsUSA Wins Big at State Competition
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The 5th annual Skills on Wheels Auto Show returns April 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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SkillsUSA students with their awards

A group of CWI students and recent graduates also won medals in a school record five events.

Read more about CWI Celebrates First SkillsUSA National Title