Business & Industry

Employers, industry leaders, and community partners — your support helps drive College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) impact across the community. Discover how your organization can partner and engage with the College!

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Grow Your Team

Hire Students & Alumni

Connect with skilled students and alumni ready to contribute to your organization. The College's Work-Based Learning Center can help you recruit talent through career fairs, on-campus interviews, and job or internship postings to support your hiring needs. 

Internships & Apprenticeships 

Partner with CWI through internships and apprenticeships to connect with emerging talent and build your future workforce. CWI can help you create customized opportunities that strengthen your talent pipeline and support long-term business success.

Work-Based Learning Center

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Train Your Employees

Customized Training

  • Find high-quality training solutions tailored to meet your organizational needs. Whether you are in search of a single, skill-focused course or continuous training, CWI looks forward to partnering with you to elevate your workforce with highly-effective, fully-customized training programs. 

Short-Term Training  

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Support Entrepreneurs

CWI's Entrepreneur Lab is a one-stop shop for students and community members to explore and engage with the exciting and creative world of entrepreneurship.  

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Give to CWI

Make a lasting impact by expanding educational opportunities, enhancing learning experiences, and strengthening connections between students and industry. 

Support Student Scholarships

Help students reach their educational goals by contributing to scholarships that increase access and opportunity. 

Strengthen Programs

Invest in the future workforce by supporting hands-on learning opportunities, equipment, student resources, and innovative classroom experiences. 

Join a Technical Advisory Committee

Collaborate with faculty and industry professionals to help shape curriculum, identify workforce trends, and ensure programs align with current industry needs and employer expectations. Connect with the Work-Based Learning Center to learn more.

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Featured Partners

Through strong partnerships with businesses and organizations, CWI provides accessible pathways to high-quality education, hands-on training, industry certifications, career advancement opportunities, and tuition assistance.

News

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Blue Cross of Idaho is supporting the next generation of health care professionals through an investment at the Nampa Campus Health and Science Building.

Read more about Blue Cross of Idaho Invests in Health Care Future
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Idaho Power and CWI continue to grow a strong partnership focused on preparing students for the future of Idaho’s agricultural industry.

Read more about Idaho Power & CWI Partnership Helps Grow the Future of Idaho Agriculture
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CWI marked a new milestone in its Boise expansion with a topping off ceremony for the Boise Micron Academic Center, celebrating the placement of the building’s final structural beam.

Read more about CWI Raises Final Beam at Boise Micron Academic Center
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Students, employees, and community members pitched business ideas, side hustles, and early-stage ventures through to win prize funding and audience support.

Read more about Spring 2026 OtterTank Showcases and Celebrates Entrepreneurs
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Nagel Foundation awarded $234,500 in scholarships, helping CWI students in high-demand technical programs pursue careers and build brighter futures.

Read more about Nagel Foundation Continues Transformational Support for CWI Students
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CWI and Micron celebrated 12 apprenticeship graduates and welcomed 11 new apprentices, highlighting a growing partnership building Idaho’s semiconductor workforce.

Read more about CWI Celebrates Micron Apprenticeship Graduates and Welcomes Fifth Cohort
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CWI Biology Natural Resources majors can apply for Pathways Internships, gaining hands on experience in wildlife conservation and research across Idaho.

Read more about Pathways Internships Offer Hands On Wildlife Experience