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Jessica Gillmore

Fueling Her Fire: Jessica Gillmore’s Journey Toward Fire Investigation

Jessica Gillmore

Jessica Gillmore turned a childhood passion for firefighting into a career path through College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program, where she’s now preparing for a future in fire investigation.

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For Joey Zumwalt, Firefighting Runs in His Blood

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Joey Zumwalt, a graduate of College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program, is continuing his family’s firefighting legacy with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

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Metallica Scholar Carson Baker Finds His Station

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Carson Baker, a graduate of the College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program, is now a full-time firefighter with Donnelly Fire Department thanks to hands-on training, community partnerships, and support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative. 

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How CWI and Metallica Helped Justin Zieska Find His Fire

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Justin Zieska, a second-year Fire Service Technology student at the College of Western Idaho, is preparing for a career in firefighting with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative and an internship with Nampa Fire Department. His journey reflects the power of community partnerships, hands-on training, and financial support in creating clear pathways to employment.

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Lighting the Way: How CWI and Metallica Are Forging Clear Pathways to Employment

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CWI is providing clear pathways to employment for students like Tucker Graham, recently graduate from the Fire Service Technology program.

Payton Imbach, winner of the 2020 Career Makeover scholarship promotion with Mix106

Scholarship Ignites Career Makeover

Payton Imbach, winner of the 2020 Career Makeover scholarship promotion with Mix106

Congratulations to Payton Imbach, winner of this year’s Career Makeover on-air scholarship promotion with Mix 106!

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