Connecting students and education to real-world opportunities.
The Work-Based Learning Center at College of Western Idaho (CWI) brings education and industry together to help students explore careers, gain meaningful experiences and skills, and move confidently towards career opportunities. Our team also supports employers searching for talent and CWI programs seeking industry partnerships that enrich learning.
Meet with us to start a plan built around your goals. Schedule a time that works for your through any of the following options:
Move from interest to experience and into a career. The Work-Based Learning Center can help you understand where you want to go and how to get there.
Gain valuable work experience that complements your education and supports your future goals. CWI partners with a wide variety of employers across the community. The featured employers below represent just a few of the opportunities available.
Build a pipeline of skilled talent while contributing to the development of Idaho’s workforce. Our team can help you:
Help students connect learning with industry expectations. We can support your program or department with:
Work-Based Learning Center earned the 2025 Handshake Spark Award for connecting students with real-world experience and career opportunities.
Read more about Work-Based Learning Center Honored with 2025 Handshake Spark AwardThe Work-Based Learning Center at College of Western Idaho is redefining student success by connecting classroom learning and real-world experience. Through a comprehensive suite of services,...
Read more about Work-Based Learning Center at CWI Bridges Education and EmploymentCollege of Western Idaho’s CTE Summer Bridge Program welcomed 22 high school juniors for a week of hands-on learning, industry exploration, and college preparation across skilled trades and...
Read more about Summer Bridge Sparks Passion for Skilled Trades and TechnologyJoin College of Western Idaho (CWI) Feb. 4, 5, & 6, for the Spring 2025 Job & Career Fair to meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work!...
Read more about Meet Employers at the Spring 2025 Job & Career FairNational construction company ESI has turned to CWI for critical employee training as they look to build a new in-house division for refrigeration installation.
Read more about ESI turns to CWI To Level-Up Refrigeration Workers in Strategic PartnershipLooking for employment? Join us to meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work!
Read more about Spring 2024 Job & Career FairWork-Based Learning Center is proud to host a Technology Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Ada County Center Pintail Building.
Read more about Explore Exciting Opportunities at Technology Job FairIdaho Department of Labor and College of Western Idaho are teaming up to host a Trades and Manufacturing Fair for those looking for opportunities.
Read more about Trades and Manufacturing Career and Job FairCommercial Tire is empowering its employees and setting them up for success thanks to a partnership with College of Western Idaho!
Read more about CWI, Commercial Tire Partnership Producing Skilled EmployeesThe College’s Work-Based Learning Center is hosting an upcoming professional development series that will give students the skills and knowledge to succeed in their next interview.
Read more about Acing the InterviewLooking for employment? Join us to meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work!
Read more about Spring 2023 Job & Career FairStudents are invited to attend Work-Based Learning Center’s LinkedIn workshop to learn networking and social media skills to help land a job.
Read more about Learn the Ins and Outs of LinkedIn
