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The free event will take place April 2 from 1-8 p.m. at the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
Registration is open for entries and vendors for the fourth annual Skills on Wheels Car Show.
For the past several months, Boise artist Alma Gomez and CWI students have been working to create a one-of-a-kind painted mural.
Several college and university representatives will be on-campus to discuss programs, majors, and transfer requirements.
“I started working in the fields when I was 15. I was tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck and wanted out of that slump. I decided to go to college 20 years after I graduated from high school. While working toward my accounting degree, I received an assignment that changed my life. I...
“CWI is a great asset and is evidenced by its amazing growth in a short time. We are pleased to be able to partner with CWI through donations to the College for scholarships, and also working together to promote community initiatives regarding education, community and economic...
“I always wanted to be in the medical field. I went into the Army after graduating from high school specifically for the college benefits, but then life happened. When I finally decided to go back to school, I took advantage of everything I could to get readjusted to being a student. I...
“We know that helping people gain the skills they need to compete in the labor market is a powerful strategy for expanding access to opportunity and promoting economic mobility. At the same time, many employers are struggling to fill vacancies, especially for technical and skilled...
“At 16, I became a single teenage mother. I fought for years to overcome the hardships that came with my choices, and I was eager to become anything but the statistic I was destined to become. It’s important to have a college degree. I always wanted to be a nurse, so I chose CWI...
“When I lost my job a few years ago, I decided to go to school and pursue Drafting Technology at CWI. Through that process, I became involved with SkillsUSA. The organization has a volunteer service program that awards people who donate time to their communities. As a Nampa Optimist...
“I work full time and pay for my education through my job at the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Nampa. After several years of working in probation and parole, and helping people go through drug and alcohol rehabilitation, I decided to go to school and become a teacher. I ultimately chose...
“We chose CWI as our first scholarship recipient because we wanted to maximize our donation in order to help veterans pay for as much of their educations as possible. When we typically donate money, we rarely get to see how it works. With these scholarships, we will be able to see...
“Coming right out of high school I admit I was very nervous. The College of Western Idaho made the transition smooth for me. Teaching is a career where I can continue learning new skills with my students and transfer those skills to other aspects of my life. I love to learn and I want...
“When I decided to become an emergency medical technician, I knew my choices were limited and I wanted to make sure I wasn’t wasting money. I ended up with more than a great education at CWI. I found a fantastic mentor who I will always be indebted to. I love what I do and I can...
“My parents never had the opportunity to go to college. They raised me to cherish the importance of a good education. They have always used the little money they had to pay tuition for me and my siblings. I chose CWI because I could save money and get the same quality of education. I...
“It was a leap of faith coming (back) to school and deciding I would try this. For years I felt like I was a failure and that I would never amount to anything educationally, that I would never be able to have a career, or ever be successful. Now I feel like I can. I earn straight As;...
“I felt I could never go on to college because I would never graduate. I couldn’t do math. From the moment I started [College Prep Math at College of Western Idaho] I was totally hooked. This program teaches how math correlates and how it all goes together. It has definitely made...
“It was important for us to donate the da Vinci machine to the College because we work directly with CWI students. The machine will be a great learning tool, as students will be able to practice on the technology first-hand before they are hired to work in the hospital setting....