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![Elementary school students stand at a table and listen to a presentation from College of Western Idaho about STEM subjects.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/duck_valley.jpg?itok=s13q-wI_×tamp=1715981174)
CWI attended the Duck Valley STEM Fair to promote OnRamp and the Automotive Technology and Honors programs to K-12 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.
![The College president speaks from a podium in front of a newly delivered Tesla electric vehicle.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/022024_tesla_event_images-07.jpg?itok=eQmDn_0s×tamp=1708619542)
Three new Teslas have been acquired by CWI and will be used by students in the Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs.
![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.
![Ryan Hael in the Automotive Technology Lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1428_2.jpg?itok=odsD0Nt3×tamp=1695747633)
Through the support of those around him and a scholarship, Ryan Hael is on his way to success as he completes CWI's Automotive Technology program.
![Commercial Tire students in a CWI auto lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0949.jpg?itok=FbAOfGqc×tamp=1681838700)
Commercial Tire is empowering its employees and setting them up for success thanks to a partnership with College of Western Idaho!
![CWI Student welding](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4523.jpg?itok=BGLFgYzk×tamp=1664312302)
Are you interested in learning more about careers and programs to help you get the job you want? If so, plan to attend one of College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Program Exploration Events!
![Dean Taylor, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2021 Dean Taylor, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2021](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dean.jpg?itok=ZHAONZKV×tamp=1636130202)
Congratulations to Automotive Technology program Shop Assistant, Dean Taylor, named CWI’s Staff of the Month for October 2021.
![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.
![CWI Automotive Technology student working on a car in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20180501_aut_labhandson-23.jpg?itok=7i6f07n-×tamp=1603475060)
Get the job you want! Join us to explore your future career first-hand with industry leaders at CWI’s Program Exploration Events.
![Idaho Steelheads Mascot, Blue, holding a CWI pennant](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/7.jpg?itok=daTb2Isg×tamp=1583433753)
Thank you to all who attended CWI Night Feb. 28. Group ticket sales raised $925 for the SCORE Big Scholarship fund!
![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.
![CWI Automotive Technology student working on a car in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/program_exploration.png?itok=OXbOjHEl×tamp=1573060849)
Get the job you want! Join us to explore your future career first-hand with industry leaders at CWI’s Program Exploration Events.
![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.
![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.
![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.