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Kellie Barnes graduated from College of Western Idaho’s Nursing program in May and works at Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise.

Visit CWIdifference.com to learn more about the proposed Health Science Building.

Jeremiah Nabarrete-Stuart excelled in CWI's Nursing Program and he has been working as a Registered Nurse, for the past two years, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa.

More than 100 CWI students in the College’s medical programs had an opportunity to network with Saint Alphonsus managers.

Megan DeRoos was on a mission last year! Navigating her way past the 50 programs showcased at the College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Program and Career Expo (PACE), she headed for the Physical Therapy Assistant booth.
Attending PACE was the first step in her journey back to college....

CWI Night at the Idaho Steelheads raises nearly $1,000 for SCORE Big Scholarship fund.

A new study highlights College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) significant contributions and economic impact to the region.
The economic impact study, completed by Emsi — a company specializing in reports for educational institutions, workforce planners, and regional developers,...

Beta Sigma Pi, College of Western Idaho’s local chapter of the PTK Honor Society, was proud to participate in Rake-Up Boise this year!

CWI Board of Trustees holding eight Listening Sessions to facilitate public input and discussion relative to the future plans for the college.

On Nov. 21, 2016, Idaho Governor Butch Otter declared November as Career Development Month with a proclamation and signing.

“In this day and age, we’re supposed to have our lives together,” he said. “What has kept me on this path is believing in myself, and knowing I’m an example as a leader in my community. I am entrusted with responsibility and I don’t want to fail—...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...
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