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Twelve Â鶹´«Ã½ students took their talents to the 2025 Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 23 – 27, bringing home four medals – two gold and two bronze.
Juanita Hernandez, a first-generation college student and single mother, overcame significant challenges to pursue her dream of working in law enforcement. With support from her family and the Â鶹´«Ã½, she is now proudly serving as a Patrol Officer in the Treasure Valley.
In her own words, Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate Cassandra Conner shares how she overcame years of doubt to return to college and find both success, support, and self-worth at CWI.
Joey Zumwalt, a graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½’s Fire Service Technology program, is continuing his family’s firefighting legacy with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative.
Carson Baker, a graduate of the Â鶹´«Ã½’s Fire Service Technology program, is now a full-time firefighter with Donnelly Fire Department thanks to hands-on training, community partnerships, and support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative.
Five students from CWI’s chapter of Business Professionals of America attended the organization's National Leadership Conference in Orlando, earning multiple Top 10 awards.
Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate Ash Shipley shares her story of loss and perseverance — and how, with a deep calling to support the Deaf community and the support of her instructors, she achieved her goals.
Justin Zieska, a second-year Fire Service Technology student at the Â鶹´«Ã½, is preparing for a career in firefighting with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative and an internship with Nampa Fire Department. His journey reflects the power of community partnerships, hands-on training, and financial support in creating clear pathways to employment.
After facing isolation and uncertainty during the pandemic, Karter Stuckey found purpose and community through the Psychology program at Â鶹´«Ã½. Now preparing to graduate, he’s using his experiences to inspire and support others on their journey.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ community came together on May 2 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of student leaders at the annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet at JUMP in Boise.
Jose Martinez, a second-year student in Â鶹´«Ã½’s Automotive Technology program, turned his lifelong passion for cars into a promising career path.
Kathleen Burns-Wick transformed her career path by pursuing Mechatronics at Â鶹´«Ã½, trading art and optics for automation and innovation. Now preparing to graduate, she’s proof that it’s never too late to learn new skills and build a future in a high-demand field.
Â鶹´«Ã½ (CWI) students earned 14 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference, including 12 golds, securing spots at the national competition in Atlanta this June.
Andy Del Toro Obeso, a Political Science student at Â鶹´«Ã½, is a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, driven by his passion for creating meaningful societal change
The Associated Students of Â鶹´«Ã½ (ASCWI) is proud to announce results of the 2025-2026 election.
Â鶹´«Ã½’s Surgical First Assisting program hosted its annual two-week surgical lab in March, giving students hands-on experience to sharpen critical skills in a simulated operating room environment.
Kimi Jenkins, a graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½’s Registered Nursing program, turned a lifelong dream into reality after years of working in insurance and raising her son. Inspired by personal experiences and driven by a desire to provide compassionate care, she now thrives in the Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU at Saint Alphonsus.
Â鶹´«Ã½’s Beta Sigma Pi Honor Society continues to grow new leaders around campus as they inducted new members.
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