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![Donated tractor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7751.jpg?itok=ooKWoHL3×tamp=1701974199)
Heavy Equipment Technician Program students are furthering their industry knowledge and skills thanks to a new tractor donated by Agri-Service.
![Lightning Creek Nimiipuu Drum Group Lightning Creek Nimiipuu Drum Group](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/lightning_creek_nimiipuu_drum_group.jpg?itok=-S-C-izB×tamp=1701968918)
Students, staff, and CWI community members gathered for an event filled with delicious food, a powerful performance from a drum group, and an inspiring keynote address.
![Nominate an Outstanding Instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nominateinstructor.jpeg?itok=Wwh3vaFQ×tamp=1701899142)
Do you know a faculty member who has gone above and beyond and made a difference in your educational career? Nominate them for the College’s Faculty of Distinction and Idaho GEM Awards.
![Machine Tool student](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/machine_tool-0044.jpg?itok=vuBxnden×tamp=1701886950)
The College of Western Idaho Foundation recently received an $18,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation that will support the College’s Machine Tool Technology Program.
![Medical Assistant student](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0451-2.jpg?itok=pQ2IhYyl×tamp=1701381297)
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in healthcare through CWI's Medical Assistant Credit and new Apprenticeship programs.
![Fall 2023 Crunch Week | Activities and students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fa23_crunch_week.jpeg?itok=FwwRkDSp×tamp=1701380015)
As we inch closer to the end of the Fall 2023 semester and final exams, College of Western Idaho is here to support you!
![Lower Gear Cycles Team / Photo credit: Boise State University, Sean Evans Photography CWI students and Nic Miller](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iec_0_0.jpg?itok=ryvHHbz9×tamp=1701371236)
Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge is a statewide university competition hosted by Boise State University to develop and reward student entrepreneurs with promising ventures and small businesses.
![Students around a computer desk | Emerging Scholars Nominations](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/emerging_scholars.jpeg?itok=3Rvk8gwa×tamp=1701297689)
Students selected as 2024 Emerging Scholars will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward their tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year.
![Student speaking](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/newamericans_edited.jpg?itok=DfyXEli2×tamp=1701280576)
The event will host speakers who will share valuable insight on the refugee experience and help participants build skills for working with and supporting new Americans.
![Students looking at a Tesla](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/20231116_0740161.jpg?itok=yfn2Bsbm×tamp=1701276145)
Students and Instructors from Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology Programs shifted into high gear as they toured the Tesla Service Center in Boise.
![Fire student carrying hose](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7261.jpg?itok=R2Ey8vm8×tamp=1701123197)
Fire Service Technology Class 5 showcased their skills and 13 weeks of hands-on training intense Burn Day simulation.
![Wires and circuits](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/tech_edited.jpg?itok=J1m9g5ky×tamp=1700603493)
Work-Based Learning Center is proud to host a Technology Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Ada County Center Pintail Building.
![One Stop representative working with student](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/admissionexpress.jpg?itok=WtLM3rTA×tamp=1700504505)
Get your questions answered and start off on the right foot before the Spring semester begins.
![Jair Machuca holding up a check](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6733.jpg?itok=Kvh-Csk_×tamp=1700494899)
Enjoy a night of hockey, and support students at the next CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
![Check presentation on the ice](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6583.jpg?itok=jqNWY3GP×tamp=1700242734)
Idaho Steelheads claimed an impressive victory and CWI raised hundreds of dollars for students' scholarships at the first CWI Night of the season.
![Rake Up Nampa](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/screenshot_20231111-101129_snapchat.jpg?itok=h3zS0_u-×tamp=1700169563)
Law Enforcement students, faculty, and staff joined forces to help rake and clean up around homes in Nampa
![Micron Apprentices holding up t-shirts for signing day](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6295.jpg?itok=xSbJkrCv×tamp=1700151405)
Thirteen College of Western Idaho Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology students have signed on to be the next cohort in Micron Technology’s Registered Apprenticeship Program.
![Charity Nicholson working on a HVAC repair](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3705.jpg?itok=3oyjurLL×tamp=1700069262)
HVAC Apprenticeship student, Charity Nicholson, will answer questions and share her experience of working in a trade.