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![Alicia D.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4640.jpg?itok=VoHHGvtn×tamp=1663965423)
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Practical Nursing (PN) industry is expected to grow by 6% of the next 10 years. CWI’s PN program hopes to teach and prepare students to help fill those gaps.
![CWI Instructor, Vickie Gooch](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/vickie_gooch.jpeg?itok=8fErMm_h×tamp=1663964077)
CWI Adjunct Faculty, Vickie Gooch, helped chair an operation with Idaho State Police to save six women in Boise from human trafficking.
![CWI student working on computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20210805_stu_campuslife_393.jpg?itok=pojJ9VZc×tamp=1663963593)
Access to select programs to use your CWI email may no longer work at the beginning of October because of a change through Microsoft’s security measures.
![Opening Doors 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/oc-auction_open.jpg?itok=mCCh3w0d×tamp=1663867192)
The CWI Foundation’s ninth-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event’s online auction will open Wednesday, Sept. 28.
![Governor Brad Little signing the Adult Education and Family Literacy week proclamation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/page-004.jpg?itok=OgF4S4-O×tamp=1663794488)
With the help of CWI employee, Trevi Hardy, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation recognizing the week of Sept. 18 as Adult Education and Family Literacy week in the state.
![Andrea Schumaker working in CWI Campus Garden](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3669.jpg?itok=9siSdBad×tamp=1663713077)
CWI’s campus garden aims to provide students access to fresh produce and support in their agriculture work. Each year, Farm to Fork raises funds to help support the garden and its mission.
![Latinx Heritage Month Week Celebration](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2022_latinx_heritage_month_flyer_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=nOL8jO9N×tamp=1663623435)
Latinx Heritage month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
![Sara Dorman](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3007.jpg?itok=9mMRfhLA×tamp=1663615275)
Health Science major, Sara Dorman, had a culinary career that lasted nearly two decades before she made the decision to switch industries and join College of Western Idaho.
![Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Cristina Snyder, Kenna Cole, Gabby Peck Psi Beta honors students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ig_post.jpeg?itok=1LuDb9rk×tamp=1663358213)
Congratulations to four members of CWI’s Psi Beta Honor Society, who recently received the prestigious Emerging Researcher Award.
![Student getting help at Math Solutions Center](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20180603_stu_ncabmsc_035.jpg?itok=x_Fo65CC×tamp=1663274270)
College of Western Idaho’s Math Solutions Center will now house all math placement testing at its two locations on campus.
![Farm to Fork volunteer callout](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/volunteer_article.jpg?itok=B7YT9OB-×tamp=1663257383)
This year’s Farm to Fork dinner is just around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to help at this fundraiser benefiting the CWI Campus Garden and students.
![Wade Kindberg stands in his Mechatronics classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2943.jpg?itok=7RqXBYv1×tamp=1663174172)
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.
![B2B College of Western Idaho 2023](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/b2b_app-open_social_f.jpg?itok=iTgT83iQ×tamp=1674081731)
The Southwestern Idaho Bridges to Baccalaureate program (SWID B2B) program is NOW accepting applications for the 2023 and 2024 cohorts of Bridges Undergraduate Student Researchers.
![LeRoy Forsman teaching a Law Enforcement class at CWI](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0925.jpg?itok=zeEg8lFe×tamp=1662735022)
College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement program looks to train and produce first responders of tomorrow which will also fill gaps in law enforcement officer shortages around the state.
![CWI Nampa Campus Academic Building exterior](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/college_of_western_idaho_nampa_campus_academic_building_0.jpg?itok=mqadD4bN×tamp=1662697840)
After numerous inquiries, CWI would like to clarify the College’s involvement in Boise Pride Festival 2022.
![Students and faculty welding](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2022_0120_mkt_wdshoot_45.jpg?itok=jMhWWyUn×tamp=1662585703)
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.
![CWI students and alumni working together to set up drones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/image00008.jpg?itok=826eKhPE×tamp=1662581509)
CWI students and graduates used their skills to put on a drone light show at the 2022 Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic’s Night Glow Spectacular.
![Alice Pyle Baldazo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0791v2.jpg?itok=aTlrh6Lh×tamp=1662141334)
Congratulations to Scholarship and Work-Study Coordinator, Alice Pyle Baldazo, who was named CWI's Staff of the Month for July 2022.