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CWI presented to Idaho lawmakers this week with a number of activities and sessions being held in conjunction with Legislative Education Week.
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CWI has launched a new partnership with Cumulus Media, which will spotlight local businesses positively impacting the local economy.
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As the College of Western Idaho grows, so does the partnership between the two-year community college and Boise State University.
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Applications are now being accepted for a number of scholarships designated for Idaho high school graduates for the 2014-15 academic year.
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In his annual budget address, Governor Butch Otter outlined his proposals to invest in what's being called "K-through-Career" education and workforce development.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 7, CWI will launch a revamped electronic newsletter, CWI Compass Connect, which features improved navigation, multimedia, and more.
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CWI Culinary Arts Chef Instructor, Nick Duncan, had an article published in the newest edition of Edible Idaho South, a local food culture magazine.
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The spring 2014 edition of CWI’s Career Focus Magazine is now available online and in hard copy.
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What are human rights, does our country have human rights? These were just some of the topics covered in our human rights event. Wed, Dec. 11 2013, we were honored to have Dr. Dan Prinizing from the Idaho Human Rights Education Center hold a discussion with some of our students. Dan has...
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CWI is launching a Potential to Grow Scholarship drive, intended to increase student scholarship opportunities.
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On Friday, Dec. 13, CWI unveiled three public service announcement videos promoting safety practices during the holiday season.
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Wells Fargo has announced a partnership with CWI to create an innovative new mentorship program for students of the College.
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On December 9, 2013 UROC hosted a Harvest Dinner at the Micron Building for Professional Technical Education. This event allowed clubs to come together to celebrate a successful semesterĀ and build relationships. There was an ugly sweater contest, as well as a white elephant exchange. UROC...
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This week, CWI and Boise State University signed an agreement that will bring a Boise State Center to Nampa Campus.
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Support CWI student clubs while taking in a professional basketball game; purchase tickets to CWI Night at the Stampede, Feb. 28.
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The CWI Preschool has openings for Spring semester, but space is limited so don’t wait to register.
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Almost two years ago Banesa Ybarguen realized what she wanted to do with her life. She simply wanted to help others, in part to repay those who helped her and her family growing up.
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CWI Speech and Debate concluded its fall schedule this past weekend (Nov. 15-17) with a first-place finish at Linfield College.