Scholarship Ignites Career Makeover [1]
In partnership with Mix 106 and Moug & Angie Mornings [2], College of Western Idaho (CWI) awarded Payton Imbach as winner of this year’s Career Makeover [3] on-air scholarship promotion.
After serving in the Marine Corps Reserves [4] straight out of high school, Imbach attended Oregon State University [5] for a short time but never finished his degree. He is currently working as a delivery driver for Lowe’s Home Improvement [6] in Meridian, Idaho.
“My fiancé and I heard the promotion on the radio and discussed the fact we are both close to completing our associate degrees, and now would be as good a time as any to go back to school,” Imbach recalled. “I was overwhelmed with emotions when I heard I won the contest! I received the news after coming home from a camping trip where we got engaged – it was a weekend full of good news!”
In addition to a scholarship, Imbach will receive personalized assistance and guidance tailored to his career goals as he begins his educational journey at CWI in the Emergency Medical Technician [7] (EMT) and Fire Service [8] programs.
“I’m excited to get back into school and work toward a career with a local fire department. I really like helping people and knowing my work is making a difference. Thank you for this opportunity!”