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![A display is pictured, comprised of large letters that say "CWI 2024" and are surrounded by balloons.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/grad_fest_2024_slideshow_01.jpg?itok=ZKl9NnmX×tamp=1715198382)
With hundreds in attendance and a good time had by all, 2024 Grad Fest was a success!
![Picture of family preapring dinner with elderly family member | CWI College of Western Idaho Living with Alzheimer's](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/living_w_alzheimers_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=I5miolpD×tamp=1693499576)
This course is made for professional, family, or individual caregivers with a goal to provide education, resources, and support for those caring for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
![Commercial Tire students in a CWI auto lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0949.jpg?itok=FbAOfGqc×tamp=1681838700)
Commercial Tire is empowering its employees and setting them up for success thanks to a partnership with College of Western Idaho!
![Tyler Brown, Director of Operations for Economic Development at CWI](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/tyler_brown_1.jpg?itok=R5BEtdiC×tamp=1650567453)
Congratulations to Tyler Brown, Director of Operations for Economic Development, first place winner of the Learning Resources Network’s Operations Leader Award.
![John Russ, Director of the Work-Based Learning Center, is passionate about connecting skilled students into the workforce. John Russ, Director of the Work-Based Learning Center, is passionate about connecting skilled students into the workforce.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_25.jpg?itok=BdmNemMO×tamp=1645819925)
CWI's new Work-Based Learning Center is an exciting resource connecting students and the business community to combine classroom learning with hands-on work experience.
![Instructors and students in a lab on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/hvac.jpg?itok=JmdGontu×tamp=1623813582)
Workforce Development is excited to announce a new streamlined registration process for students to quickly find and enroll in classes at the College.
![Find Job Opportunities through College of Western Idaho's new online career resource](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_careerresource_jobu_news-article.jpg?itok=LsqPKWD_×tamp=1588354491)
The College is excited to introduce a new, online career resource, powered by Jobu Jobs, for students.
![CWI's Workforce Development team - recipients of the 2019 LERN International Award for Excellence in Management Practice](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/wd.png?itok=bnVKvr2a×tamp=1575395621)
CWI’s Workforce Development team recognized for their efficient and cost-effective operational practices.
![Construction Career Launcher classes kicked off on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and are off to another great start with 22 students.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/construction_class.jpg?itok=7gpbq9YW×tamp=1571175102)
Construction Career Launcher classes kicked off on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and are off to another great start with 22 students.
![President Glandon with Laura Bagley, 2019 Staff of the Year](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bagley.png?itok=lqQY3bme×tamp=1571175211)
Congratulations to Laura Bagley, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Year for 2019.
![Plumbing students celebrate graduation at dinner held in their honor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/plumbing_1.png?itok=m6dKz1sf×tamp=1571175303)
Plumbing graduates gathered to celebrate their accomplishments this past week at a dinner held in their honor.
![Laura Bagley](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/staff_of_the_month.png?itok=oNT8a-Kb×tamp=1571175360)
Congratulations to Laura Bagley, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for February 2019.
![Instructor and students looking at plumbing equipment](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/hvac-023.jpg?itok=y1r7J2wB×tamp=1571175780)
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is working to change how and where apprenticeships are made available.
![Collage of students with Because of CWI signs with personal messages](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/student-succes-collage.jpg?itok=rPoTyZ9p×tamp=1571175849)
College of Western Idaho (CWI) has been sharing stories of success from several of this year’s graduates as we countdown to the 2017 commencement ceremony. The road traveled by students to arrive at CWI and the experiences along their education journey are all amazing and inspiring in...
![CWI Workforce Development Alumni Heather Griffin, 2011 CWI Alumni Heather Griffin, Advanced EMT, 2011](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_20150512_ems_40_heather_griffin.jpg?itok=dmciBYYi×tamp=1571176410)
Growing up, Heather Griffin never imagined she would be working from a mobile office while saving lives. And yet that is exactly what she does. A paramedic with Life Flight Network, she travels from Oregon to Utah and all points in between. Dispatched to...