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“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...
“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;...
“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...
“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....
“I spent 16 years working with developmentally disabled people. I truly loved my job, but decided to go back to school after I could no longer do it physically. I chose CWI with the intent to transfer to a four-year school. I am now a member of the McNair’s Scholar program at...
“I come from a family where they’re proud of you if you make it through high school. To go to college and earn a degree is a big deal. It took me six years, a few scholarships, and a whole lot of encouragement to finish. I wanted to quit so many times, but each time I did, I...
This spring, 17 students from CWI are learning first-hand what it takes to be a teacher.
CWI earned 32 top-five finishes at the 2016 Idaho Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference.
The CWI Student Nurses Association is rallying to support the local homeless population by hosting a sock donation drive throughout March.
In addition to teaching classes, like he has done for five years at CWI, James Rosenberg is also taking a journey from the other side of the desk.
Join the CWI Entrepreneurs Club on Saturday, March 12, for the seventh Settlers of Catan Tournament.
Anne Panning will visit the Nampa Campus Academic Building on March 28 for a reading, reception, as well as a question and answer session.
The sale features outdoor power equipment as well as lawn and garden equipment.
On April 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the College will showcase the healthcare programs offered at CWI's Ada County Campus.