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Street Teams Celebrate Campaign

The CWI Street Teams were honored on Wednesday, Sept. 12, with a free Ice Cream Social event in celebration of the What if Campaign Street Team initiative. CWI Speech and Debate, Geography Club, Physics Club, and Art Club were all recognized at the Nampa Campus event for their success...

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College of Western Idaho Hosts UNITE's Arrive Alive Tour 2012

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MEDIA ADVISORY – On September 19, College of Western Idaho is sponsoring a drunk driving and distracted driving education program for students. The Arrive Alive Tour from UNITE will visit the CWI Micron Center for Professional Technical Education to host a program that uses a high-tech...

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College of Western Idaho Celebrates State-of-the-Industry Facility

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MEDIA ADVISORY – College of Western Idaho Board of Trustees and President Bert Glandon are excited to announce a dedication and grand opening event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18, to celebrate the new CWI Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.

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College of Western Idaho Students Attend Democratic National Convention

Students Attend Democratic National Convention

MEDIA ADVISORY – Two students from College of Western Idaho were selected to represent the College at the Democratic National Convention. The Executive Director of the Democratic National Convention selects a limited number of interns that can attend and support the convention based on...

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Small Businesses Can Benefit From Internship Programs

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One of the most valuable and expensive investments a growing organization can make is in its human capital. Hiring the right people at the right time and with the right skills is critical to keeping your business operational and profitable. Identifying and securing the right individual requires...

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Future of Job Market Predicted to Need Post-Secondary Training

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At the end of her eighth grade year, Gaby Tellez changed her focus. When she started eighth grade her report card was chalk-full of Fs. She soon realized she had the opportunity to graduate high school and attend college.

While Idaho graduation rates are high, it ranks a dismal 40th in...

Physics Club Makes Last Street Team Appearance

Members of the CWI Physics Club enjoyed some time at Lakeview Park this past Saturday, Aug. 11, making the last Street Team event appearance of the summer at the Nampa Festival of the Arts. The Club had a great time talking with Festival-goers about CWI and their club. They also handed out a lot...

Baseball, Baked Beans, and CWI Street Teams

The CWI Street Teams fed their hunger to spread the word about the College, last week, with a pair of events that featured some peanuts, some cracker jacks, and a whole lot of soul food.

The CWI Speech and Debate team kicked things off on Thursday, Aug. 2, taking in an evening of Boise...

CWI in Full Fair Force

The CWI Street Teams took their movement to the heart of Caldwell this past weekend with both the Geography and Physics Clubs joining in the festivities of the 125th annual Canyon County Fair. The Clubs provided a fun compliment to CWI’s comprehensive presence at the fair this year as the...

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Preparing for the Cost of a Higher Education is a Must

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August signifies the return of school for children and young adults across the country. What should be a time of excitement for parents and returning students may actually be a stressful time for those with modest incomes adjusting to the increasing cost of quality education.

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College of Western Idaho Approved to Offer Six Degrees Online

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MEDIA ADVISORY – On Friday, July 20, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) approved six Associate of Arts degrees to be completed online through College of Western Idaho (CWI). Starting this fall, CWI students will be able to earn Associate of Arts degrees in...

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CWI Earns Four Top-10 Finishes at SkillsUSA National Conference

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Six College of Western Idaho (CWI) students traveled to Kansas City, Mo., June 23-27, to compete in the 48th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The event brought together the nation’s best in Professional Technical Education to test their...

Street Teams Weather the Heat and Hit the Music Fest

Both the Art Club and Speech & Debate Team hit the ground running last Saturday promoting CWI at the Boise Music Festival. Despite the intense heat, the teams were popular amongst concert attendees for their sunglass handouts, temporary tattoos and fun QR code-branded T-shirts. The teams had...

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Workplace Language Training Can Help Diverse Companies

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There are many benefits associated with a globally robust business. Studies have long shown that diversity leads to increased creativity, productivity, agility, innovation, global understanding, market insight, and stronger customer and community loyalty.

Organizations throughout the...

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CWI Will Build New Library, Eyes Student Union

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With the College of Western Idaho’s enrollment expected to reach about 9,000 this fall, the Nampa-based community college continues to expand to meet student growth.

Construction began last week on a new 20,000 square foot building to house the college’s library, while a...

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New Businesses can Grow From Hobbies, Tough Times

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Tight job markets are often prime markets for sparking entrepreneurial spirits. Historically, small businesses jump start the recovery from economic recession and begin hiring before larger corporations. The reason is that a recession doesn’t only affect entry-level workers who may have...

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Local Media Preview CWI Micron Center for Professional Technical Education

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On Thursday, May 31, members of the local media got a sneak peek at the new College of Western Idaho Micron Center for Professional Technical Education. See what they had to say about the building.

Boise Weekly -...

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College of Western Idaho Receives Approval to Offer Federal Financial Aid Independently

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MEDIA ADVISORY –College of Western Idaho (CWI) received notification from the U.S. Department of Education on May 14th that its application to participate in Federal Student Aid Programs independently has been approved.  CWI, which was established in 2007 and began offering classes...

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