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![A group of 12 donors hand a ceremonial check for $100,000 to CWI President Gordon Jones.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/041824_teens_for_trades_scholarship_web-02.jpg?itok=W2Fp6l-g×tamp=1714145729)
CWI received a $100,000 gift from the Teens 2 Trades program to fund scholarships for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding students.
![A group of students and college factory receive a ceremonial check of a $224,000 scholarship donation.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/040824_nagel_foundation-01_web.jpg?itok=rnyYF4ZB×tamp=1713799536)
After a $224,000 donation on April 8, The Nagel Foundation has now invested over $1M to support successful student outcomes at CWI.
![Idaho Job Corps welding student, Ben Still Idaho Job Corps welding student, Ben Still](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ben_still.jpg?itok=mBwZhwSc×tamp=1617373489)
CWI's partnership with Idaho Job Corps serves students by connecting them to skills training and employment.
![CWI Foundation Board members, Ivan Castillo, left, and Mike Peña, right, with Nagel representatives, Ryan Fornstrom and Vance Miller John F. Nagel Foundation check presentation to CWI Foundation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nagel.jpg?itok=jSZ_GQfm×tamp=1615578610)
The Nagel Foundation scholarship empowers second-year career and technical education students to complete their education.
![Bradley Dougal, a 2019-2020 Nagel Foundation scholarship recipient.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/brad_as.jpg?itok=sFWVs9V6×tamp=1576194174)
Congratulations to Bradley Dougal, a 2019-2020 Nagel Foundation scholarship recipient.
![Harvey Kenworthy, March 2019 Staff of the Month](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/harvey.kenworthy.jpg?itok=qX4oTrcg×tamp=1571175301)
Congratulations to Harvey Kenworthy, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for March 2019.
![Career Pioneer: Emily Kominek in welding lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_6.jpg?itok=UWY6FsN3×tamp=1571175409)
Emily Kominek is thriving as a Career Pioneer in the College's Welding program.
![Christian Medina, 2018/19 Emerging Professional Student standing holding a Emerging Professionals certificate and standing next to instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/heavy_duty_truck_1.jpg?itok=z1GPYoz1×tamp=1571175429)
Career and Technical Education students nominated by instructors as Emerging Professionals for 2018/19 academic year.
![Bridge program gives high school seniors a head start in their welding career. Bridge program gives high school seniors a head start in their welding career.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2.jpg?itok=g9zGNaMx×tamp=1571175551)
Bridge program gives high school seniors a head start in their welding career.
![Attend CWI's Program and Career Expo (PACE), April 13, 2018.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pte_pace_mark-2018-1.jpg?itok=GHuQogl3×tamp=1571175621)
College of Western Idaho to host its annual Program and Career Expo (PACE) on April 13.
![CWI Student, Yulonda King](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/20170911_yulonda_king_01_ja_web.jpg?itok=w1BE_sB3×tamp=1571175718)
College of Western Idaho student, Yulonda King, has spent a lifetime learning to stand on her own two feet.
![Open House & Program Orientations post card with male student in machine lab.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/web-image.jpg?itok=mluB3pEb×tamp=1571175805)
On July 11, College of Western Idaho (CWI) is inviting future students to learn more and start college this fall in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to attend an open house, complete program orientations, and finish registration. During this event, future students will have the...
![Three SkillsUSA students with their awards](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/collision_repair_2.jpg?itok=V701AMrF×tamp=1571175877)
CWI swept away the competition with 37 medals at this year's SkillsUSA State Conference.
![Red Antique car with yellow-orange flames and white top.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20140405_evt_skillscar_96.jpg?itok=VReHFp1E×tamp=1571175886)
The 5th annual Skills on Wheels Auto Show returns April 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
![Metal Christmas tree, Idaho, and Snowflake artwork for Capital Christmas Tree](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dsc_9411.jpg?itok=pMPtZw1h×tamp=1571175971)
An Idaho inspired, one-of-a-kind work of art is in Washington D.C. for the holidays thanks to a partnership forged between a pair of Treasure Valley organizations.
![CWI student welding](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20130423_wel_labhandson-72_.png?itok=yrJkMDCR×tamp=1571175973)
On Dec. 7, the community can explore the in-demand careers available through the program's new evening courses.
![Three students working under a vehicle in the auto class.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pteclass_online.jpg?itok=w1yDnwQu×tamp=1571176284)
The expanded training opportunities will accommodate an additional 90 students in five professional-technical programs.
![SkillsUSA student working on project](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/skillsusa_online.jpg?itok=RbwPWABW×tamp=1571176331)
CWI students earned 27 medals at the event, including 20 gold medals.