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Landen Kelly discovered his passion for photography while studying at Â鶹´«Ã½. Inspired by CWI’s faculty and now featured in international publications, Kelly’s journey highlights the transformative power of visual storytelling — and the launch of CWI’s new Digital Photography program offers others the same opportunity to turn creativity into a calling.
Micron Technology celebrated the graduation of its first apprenticeship cohort and welcomed new participants on August 6, highlighting its partnership with Â鶹´«Ã½ (CWI) to train skilled technicians for Idaho’s growing semiconductor industry. Idaho Governor Brad Little and U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer attended to show their support.
Ramiro Villafana, a graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½’s Horticulture Technology program, turned his passion for nature and landscaping into a successful business. Through dedication, family support, and hands-on learning at CWI, he overcame challenges and now thrives as a business owner.
In her own words, Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate Alejandra Whynman recounts how, after arriving in the U.S. alone at age 15 with only a fifth-grade education, she overcame incredible odds to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse through Â鶹´«Ã½’s Registered Nursing program.
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.
Jessica Crowly, CWI graduate and executive at one of the largest paint companies in the world, shares her story of success.
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.
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.
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.
CWI students, faculty, staff, and alumni enjoyed the final CWI Night of the 2024-2025 seasonCWI Foundation
Reagan Heffelfinger’s journey to becoming a machinist at Â鶹´«Ã½ was shaped by resilience, overcoming health challenges and career detours to discover her passion for machining.
Nichelle Boyce turned challenges into opportunities, transforming her life and launching her career as a surgical technologist with determination and support from Â鶹´«Ã½.
CWI is providing clear pathways to employment for students like Tucker Graham, recently graduate from the Fire Service Technology program.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.
"Because of CWI, I am in a position to give back to my community and be a role model to those around me."
“CWI empowered me to become a more confident version of myself… Because of CWI, I am ready for the future.”
"Because of CWI, I was able to return to college as a non-traditional student having been out of high school for a decade, find my passion, make wonderful friends, gain influential mentors, and successfully graduate with honors and two science degrees."
Watch the replay of this year’s live event, and take part in the online auction open now through Oct. 14!
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