CWI has joined a regional effort to strengthen semiconductor workforce development across the Pacific Intermountain region, expanding opportunities for students and workers to enter one of
From Adult Education to Apprenticeship at Micron, Feliciti Huarancca Mesicano found her path at CWI and launched a career in semiconductors.
CWI and Micron celebrated 12 apprenticeship graduates and welcomed 11 new apprentices, highlighting a growing partnership building Idaho’s semiconductor workforce.
Through CWI’s Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, Cesar Rodriguez pairs classroom precision with real-world industry experience.
CWI joined a Taiwan delegation to strengthen Idaho’s semiconductor workforce and spotlighted programs preparing students for high demand technical careers.
The College's Pre-Mechatronics program earned national recognition for its partnership with Micron, creating a new pathway that prepares adult learners for careers in advanced
Micron Technology celebrated the graduation of its first apprenticeship cohort and welcomed new participants on Aug. 6, highlighting its partnership with College of Western Idaho to train
College of Western Idaho’s CTE Summer Bridge Program welcomed 22 high school juniors for a week of hands-on learning, industry exploration, and college preparation across skilled trades
Kathleen Burns-Wick transformed her career path by pursuing Mechatronics at College of Western Idaho, trading art and optics for automation and innovation. Now preparing to graduate, she’s
The Nagel Foundation scholarship empowers second-year career and technical education students to complete their education.
Ever wonder what powers the machines that move us, feed us, house us, and heal us? Behind every moving train, operating warehouse, or life-saving device is a driving force making it all
Juniors from area high schools experienced hands-on instruction and explored career paths during the CWI Summer CTE Bridge Program.
Leadership from SUNY Oswego visited CWI to tour the Mechatronics lab and learn about the Micron Registered Apprenticeship Program.
After a $224,000 donation on April 8, The Nagel Foundation has now invested over $1M to support successful student outcomes at CWI.
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.
College of Western Idaho was recently awarded a grant from the Idaho Workforce Development Council to support the training and expansion of the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing
Through Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Nathan Ralston has been able to discover his career interests and new possibilities.
Interested in a career in Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology? Plan to attend a Program Exploration Event at College of Western Idaho to learn more.
Interested in a career in Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology? Come out to College of Western Idaho’s upcoming Program Exploration Event Thursday, Dec. 15.
College of Western Idaho celebrated National Apprentice Week by hosting Micron Technology, Inc. to showcase possible careers, pathways, education, and preparation for future jobs to
College of Western Idaho is excited to be part of a new partnership to open new opportunities for engineering and computer science student in Idaho.
College of Western Idaho Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.
Through College of Western Idaho, Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student, Michael Hertel, has discovered new studies and industries — some of which he hopes will lead to a
In his fourth year at College of Western Idaho, Machine Tool Technology student, Wade Kindberg, continues to learn new skills and trades for a future career.
More technology and machines to learn with are coming to College of Western Idaho’s Mechatronics and Welding programs thanks to grants from Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
Micron Technology, Inc. announced a new $15 billion manufacturing facility in Boise. It is the first new memory fab in the U.S. in 20 years and will create an estimated 17,000 new American
Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student, Jacob Schott, is on his way to a full-time career with a local information systems consulting firm.
Congratulations to Bradley Dougal, a 2019-2020 Nagel Foundation scholarship recipient.
Business of Robotics Symposium delights attendees with live robotics demonstration, a tour, and industry expertise.
Watch a live robotics demonstration and learn from industry experts at the Business of Robotics Symposium.
College of Western Idaho to host its annual Program and Career Expo (PACE) on April 13.
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
The 5th annual Skills on Wheels Auto Show returns April 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A group of CWI students and recent graduates also won medals in a school record five events.
The program has been credited by FANUC Robotics as a Certified Education training center.
This past year, the CWI Foundation was able to award six Wishing Well Fund applications.
CWI students earned 27 medals at the event, including 20 gold medals.
Mike Douglas has been selected as CWI's Faculty of Distinction for March.
The CWI Electronics program helped Jason Billig transition from the United States Navy to a rewarding career building and wiring control panels.