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Vantage Point In May 2010, College of Western Idaho (CWI) celebrated its inaugural commencement with more than 400 graduates, holding its first graduation ceremony on the front lawn of the Nampa Campus Academic Building. We just recently celebrated the achievements of nearly 2,000 graduates at this year’s commencement ceremony. The amount of growth and rate at which CWI is growing are

ELEVATE is published by the College of Western Idaho Foundation and Communications and Marketing Department to share recent highlights and student accomplishments with donors, alumni, and the college community.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION Laura Mulkey | 208.562.3159 lauramulkey@cwidaho.cc

impressive and something we, as an institution, are very proud of.

However, our growth is not the only thing impressive here at CWI. Beyond numbers and speed are innovation and quality. The work happening here is not only good, it’s amazing! Lives are changing for dynamic purposes, quality of life for many families is improving, and students are experiencing great success. CWI’s Speech and Debate team just brought home their sixth national title – six in our nine years of existence! This is something to brag about!

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CWI continues to be a leader in elevating students for career success – providing in-demand training and opportunities to align with the needs of business, industry, and the community, while offering innovative delivery options.

EDITOR IN CHIEF Audrey Eldridge

Something very special has been started here, and you have been an integral part of building CWI’s

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success! As we prepare to celebrate nearly 10 years of graduates, we want to say thank you!

CREATIVE MANAGER Jessica Downing

Thank you for choosing and supporting CWI!

legacy. As donors, alumni, and friends, you are the driving force behind our past, present, and future

WRITERS Jessica Argyle, Ashley Smith PHOTOGRAPHERS Jessica Argyle, Morriah Marks, Ashley Smith PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS Mike Bolthouse, Elizabeth Crofts, Dakota Keiser (2018 graduate, Media Arts), Sherry Matthews (Faculty, Sign Language Studies), Jeremy Miller (2015 graduate, Electronics Technology), Jared Neri, Heather Schoenherr (Faculty, Psychology)

Please send address changes to the Communications and Marketing Department by mail to MS 1000, P.O. Box 3010, Nampa, Idaho 83653 or by email to communications@cwidaho.cc.

MISSION STATEMENT The College of Western Idaho expands learning and life opportunities, encourages individual advancement, contributes to Idaho’s economic growth, strengthens community prosperity, and develops leaders.

Visit CWI on the Web at www.cwidaho.cc. © 2018 College of Western Idaho

Berton L. Glandon President, College of Western Idaho

IN THIS ISSUE

2 Commencement CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 GRADUATES!

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KENWORTH PARTNERS WITH APPRENTICESHIPIDAHO FOR DIESEL TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS

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2016 graduate Jeremiah NabarreteStuart is making a difference for patients as a registered nurse at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa.

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This year’s national anthem was sung by Sarah Pederson, a Secondary Education graduate.

Pederson was chosen out of nine of her fellow graduates at the College’s first-ever national anthem auditions.

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“COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONIES ARE A REMINDER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT’S TENACITY. YOU’LL SEE EXCITEMENT AND ENTHUSIASM THAT EXCEEDS THE AVERAGE CEREMONY. MANY OF OUR STUDENTS ARE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND COLLEGE, MUCH LESS EARN A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE – THEY ARE CELEBRATING MILESTONES!”

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Sheri Hansen 2018 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

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“KNOWING I HAVE SHOWN MY CHILDREN AND HUSBAND THAT PERSEVERANCE AND GRIT WILL TAKE YOU PLACES – IS TRULY A BLESSING.”

After becoming a mother at 19 and struggling for years to find work, Sheri found herself starting over and going back to school. She chose College of Western Idaho (CWI) for its affordability, convenience, and location.

Now a wife and mother of two, Sheri said going back to school was one of the scariest, yet best decisions she has ever made. “I knew I had to do something or I would be stuck in an endless cycle of jobs working for minimum wage the rest of my life,” she said.

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During her time at CWI, Sheri held various work-study positions and was a member of the Entrepreneurship Club. A highlight for her was participating in the club’s Settlers of Catan Tournaments each semester. “It’s so much fun and a wonderful way to get to know other students and enjoy a day away from studying,” she said.

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As a recipient of the CWI Supplemental Education Opportunity and Follett Book scholarships, Sheri was able to remain financially stable while pursuing her degree. Not only did the scholarships help pay for the cost of tuition, they allowed Sheri to purchase necessary materials required for her courses.

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Speaking to her fellow graduates at commencement, Sheri expressed her enthusiasm for making it to the finish line, illustrating the challenges she faced along the way balancing life as a student, having a job, and keeping up with the demands of her family.

“Knowing I have shown my children and husband that perseverance and grit will take you places – is truly a blessing.”

Sheri has transferred to Northwest Nazarene University where she is completing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting.

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Employees from HUMMEL Architects visited campus last October to experience a day in the life of a CWI Law Enforcement student. This hands-on training opportunity, an auction item at the CWI Foundation’s Opening Doors Benefit event, included a program overview, introduction to defensive tactics and arrest techniques, scenario-based exercises, and instruction at the firearms range.

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Media Arts Student MEDIA ARTS STUDENT MAKES THE FRONT PAGE Makes the Front Page Ky Tucker was published on the front page of the Idaho Press-Tribune this past spring. His internship, covering local news and sports for the Nampa-based paper, was part of his Media Arts capstone course.

“I was so excited to have this opportunity to get out in the community and develop my skills as a journalist," he said. “My internship was phenomenal, and I am thankful to have had such talented mentors to guide me.”

Following graduation in May, Tucker accepted a position as Digital Content Producer at Scripps Media (KIVI-TV) in Boise/Nampa.

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on news and events by subscribing to Compass Connect. Visit cwidaho.cc/news to learn more!

CWI Day at the Capitol MORRIAH MARKS

Legislators and community members received a glimpse of our amazing programs during CWI Day at the Capitol Tuesday, March 6. Thank you to all the students, alumni, faculty, and staff who made the day such a great success!

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Mark Dunham, Board of Trustee Chairman; Mark Browning, Vice President of Communications and Government Relations; and President Bert Glandon sporting their #mightyCWI socks at CWI Day at the Capitol.

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Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community came together April 26 to make connections, educate others, and inspire innovation and creativity during the College’s thirdannual Connections Project.

The event showcased student work and accomplishments and featured a virtual reality demonstration by Jennifer Lastra, CEO and co-founder of 360 Immersive; an interactive art project of cardboard architecture; and an awards ceremony recognizing top writers, scholars, and artists—all topped off with live music from the local Afro-Indie band, Afrosonics.

College Signs Statewide Diesel Apprenticeship

ApprenticeshipIdaho Coordinator, Andrew Mentzer (pictured right), along with leadership from CWI’s Diesel Program, helped coordinate the assembly of a diesel truck apprenticeship for Kenworth Truck Sales. Kenworth plans to use the College’s Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology as a platform to then train recruits into a threeto five-year apprenticeship where they will become highlyskilled across the diesel field.

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will earn up to $28.50 per hour and will have a national credential, in addition to their degree.

“We’re very excited about the momentum behind registered apprenticeships in Southwest Idaho," said Mentzer. "Kenworth and numerous other companies we’re working with are likely to see a lot of long-term benefits from this platform.

They will be well ahead of the talent recruitment, training, and retention curve as Idaho’s economy grows and the skilled talent pool thins.”

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students to work in the field as nurses.

Jeremiah said instructors, like Baker, did a good job of recognizing and empathizing with students, as they dealt with the pressure and helped them to succeed. The program, with a 97 percent pass rate, has an impressive ability to impart knowledge and develop a foundation students will use in their careers.

A flurry of activity surrounded the patient as Nursing students prepared injections and started compressions to resuscitate him after his heart stopped.

This is one of the many training scenarios where students in College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Nursing program use state-of-the-art equipment, like the computerized simulator in this exercise.

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“We have a lot of toys!” said Alison Baker. “There are simulators that give birth, respond to questions, blink, and make breathing sounds. The lab is a safe place for students to make mistakes and learn from them.”

CWI’s Nursing program began in August 2009 and has more than 350 student graduates. The two-year program teaches critical thinking, clinical judgment, and integration of best evidence into practice.

One of the many Nursing students who had an impact in the classroom was Jeremiah Nabarrete-Stuart. Graduating in 2016, he now works for Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa as a Registered Nurse.

“Jeremiah is awesome, he was the leader of the class,” said Baker. “He really jump-started the Student Nurses Association and helped the homeless with foot-care clinics and sock drives.”

Jeremiah served in the United States Air Force, as an Air Police Officer, and attended a theological seminary before enrolling in the program. He thrived in the intense classroom environment as instructors prepared him and fellow

“A very distinct honor comes with being a nurse—when people are sick, dying, or giving birth to their child, not everybody gets to be there for that,” Jeremiah said. "Sometimes it’s just literally you and the patient, being there when that baby takes its first breath or a family’s loved one takes their last.”

*SOURCE: EMSI MARCH 2018, WWW.ECONOMICMODELING.COM

Healthcare Programs at College of Western Idaho CWI offers a variety of degree, certificate, and short-term training programs to provide graduates with the skills necessary to be successful in the healthcare industry.

The College’s two-year program is highly sought after and a great launching pad for a career. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the state board test for a nursing license—the same as fouryear institutions. The median hourly earnings for Registered Nurses in Idaho is $30, and demand for nurses is expected to grow by 27 percent from 2015 to 2024, according to EMSI.

• Dental Assisting

• Pharmacy Technician

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing

• Exercise Science

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Health Science

• Public Health

• Medical Assistant

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• Medical Coding and Billing

• Surgical Technology

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“A VERY DISTINCT HONOR COMES WITH BEING A NURSE— WHEN PEOPLE ARE SICK, DYING, OR GIVING BIRTH TO THEIR CHILD, NOT EVERYBODY GETS TO BE THERE FOR THAT."

“I would recommend nursing to students who are not only interested in medicine, but who think they may have the internal fortitude to answer the call and be that port in the storm,” said Jeremiah.

FUTURE PROPOSED NAMPA CAMPUS HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING SELLAND WAY, NAMPA LEARN MORE AT CWIDIFFERENCE.COM

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• The Automotive Technology program, accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), strives to provide training that aligns with industry needs. On top of being a Ford maintenance and light repair training site, students now have access to web-based, Subaru training modules. Both partnerships provide vehicles for hands-on instruction and experience.

• Vince Palagi, Assistant Professor in the Mechatronics program, has met the requirements for approval to serve in a FANUC Authorized Satellite Training (FAST) site. CWI is the only school west of the Mississippi providing FANUC robotics certification to students, as well as training and certification to current industry employees.

• The Diesel Technology program recently acquired a 2012 Volvo truck from Northwest Equipment Sales and a complete running engine from Kenworth Sales. This equipment, along with the program’s newly purchased Caterpillar skid steer, will be utilized to train students on tier IV emission systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and powertrain and engine electronic control systems.

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• The College’s highly-effective course model for English 101 Plus is saving time and money while providing students the support they need when they need it. The article, “A UniversityCommunity College Collaborative Project to Create Co-Requisite Offerings and Reduce Remediation”, published in the Basic Writing e-Journal, highlights the successful launch of this model at both CWI and Boise State University. The published essay was co-authored by Arts and Humanities faculty, Abby Wolford and Meagan Newberry.

• CWI's Sign Language Studies program, launched in fall 2017, recently celebrated its first graduates. The program feeds into Idaho State University's interpreter program and connects students to the deaf community by teaching them a new way to communicate.

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• Speech and Debate welcomed a new Assistant Director of Forensics, Mark Galaviz, a 2013 CWI alum, on their way to the team’s sixth national championship. Looking forward, the team now prepares to compete in New York for the 2019 national tournament.

• Media Arts students have completed over 1,600 hours of internship work since fall 2017, with multiple courses taught by industry professionals, thanks to a partnership with Scripps Media.

• In April, the Business program was granted accreditation by the

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• Marketing students are receiving leading industry certifications in Google Adwords, Hubspot, and Adobe—equipping them to stand out in a competitive field by knowing how to reach customers in the modern marketplace.

• Blade technology has been installed for the Information Technology programs in creation and expansion of their own private cloud. This virtualization equipment facilitates VMware courses and equips students for additional certification exams.

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School of Social Sciences & Public Affairs • CWI’s Early Childhood Education program is among the top in the nation, earning accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children in January. The program is the first to achieve accreditation in Canyon County and is one of only 22 in Idaho.

• Education students held a school supply drive fall and spring semesters to help families in need. Thanks to their efforts, more than 400 items were collected and donated to the City Light Home for Women and Children in Boise.

• Five Psychology students (pictured below) were awarded first place for their research presentation, “The Pursuit of Academic Success in the Media Age”, at the Idaho Psychological Association Conference in April.

• Law Enforcement students hosted a golf tournament in April to benefit the Nampa Family Justice Center. The event, held at Centennial Golf Course in Nampa, raised nearly $2,300 for the organization dedicated to ending family violence and sexual assault.

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• Thanks to generous support from Idaho State Police, CWI’s Chemistry program recently acquired a Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS). This key piece of training equipment, valued at up to $150,000, will increase exposure to industry instrumentation.

• Kassandra Townsend, a spring graduate with an Associate of Science in Biology Natural Resources, was accepted to the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at University of Idaho, where she will participate in undergraduate research for two summers with a $10,000 summer salary.

• Penny Rose, a Horticulture student, won the Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association scholarship at the Idaho Horticulture Expo in January. Rose plans to use her education to specialize in FireWise landscaping, design, and installation.

• Engineering student, Jacob Tenorio, was named in the top four out of over 30 posters at the Pacific Northwest Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) conference in March. He is the first community college student to win in the history of the conference! Ternorio’s undergraduate work included an internship through the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiatives (MURI) program, part of Idaho EPSCoR, where he helped build a low-cost device that measures thermocline in Lake Lowell.

• CWI's Nursing program experienced a successful site visit by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in March. The date for official accreditation notice is July 2018.

• The Health and Human Performance Lab, located at the Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building, provides students an opportunity to apply classroom concepts through hands-on learning in the topics of injury prevention, human health, and performance training.

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• Rhonna Krouse, Associate Professor of Health Science, presented at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Undergraduate Summit and the League for Innovation in the Community College Conference in March. Additionally, Krouse’s research study, “Ultra-obligatory running among ultramarathon runners” was published in the international journal, Research in Sports Medicine.

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Last May, CWI was officially recognized as a certified testing center, becoming the youngest institution to ever receive this certification—and just the second in the state of Idaho. This certification is creating new revenue opportunities for the College, as state and national entities are now partnering with us for their test proctoring needs.

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Canyon County residents participated in free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes made possible through a Zions Bank grant, in partnership with Caldwell School District, United Way’s Community Schools Project, and CWI. The classes, taught by CWI instructors this past spring, were held at Sacajawea Elementary in Caldwell where many of the participant’s children attend school. They appreciated the opportunity to learn English close to home in a familiar environment. Classes will continue in the fall.

DUAL CREDIT

CWI operates the largest Dual Credit program in the state of Idaho, serving approximately 8,500 students from 85 high schools statewide. Our nationally accredited program gives students a head start on their college education—with some finishing an entire associate degree by the time they graduate high school.

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Last August, CWI officially opened its third campus—in a virtual space. The new Online Campus supports all students, particularly those who prefer a flexible schedule.

Students are not only able to complete associate degrees, they also have access to student services and college resources entirely online.

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As Sarahi Cardoza, 23, draws her Glock pistol, she carefully walks through the training she has been honing in on for the past six months.

Cardoza’s road to College of Western Idaho (CWI) was challenging. Working on general study classes for two years before starting CWI’s Law Enforcement program, she says her long-term goal is to become a detective. She is passionate about helping people and is excited about pursuing a career in law enforcement, which is very different from her life as a teenager.

Cardoza’s introduction to CWI began with the CLEP test, a College-Level Examination Program which grants credit-by-examination. At the time, Cardoza was a student at Vallivue Academy in Caldwell. By demonstrating mastery of introductory, college-level Spanish, she was able to pass the CLEP test and earn college credit. In addition, Cardoza received her GED from CWI, another major stepping-stone in her academic career.

"BACK THEN, I DIDN’T APPRECIATE THE POLICE AT ALL. I DIDN’T HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THEY DO."

“I did not appreciate authority, I grew up in Caldwell and was mostly hanging around with gangs — so back then, I didn’t appreciate the police at all,” she said. “I didn’t have an understanding of what they do – but they’re here to help, no matter who you are.”

Cardoza, who was born in Ontario, Oregon, moved to Mexico with her family at 13, after her father was arrested on drug charges and deported. When she was 17, she moved to Idaho without her family.

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Cardoza has excelled in the Law Enforcement program and LeRoy Forsman, director of the program, has been impressed with her drive and performance.

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“Her attitude has been so good, considering her route to college, overall, was not an easy one,” said Forsman. “She was concerned about the selection process. When she found out she was accepted she was extremely happy. She has performed better than my expectations, but more so, her expectations. Her physical skills in defense training have really picked up, and when those come up, her self-confidence level soars!”

Cardoza, who will graduate from the Law Enforcement program later this month, feels empowered by the education and training she has received. She plans on getting a bachelor’s degree from University of Idaho before embarking on her career. Cardoza has come a long way from her days on the street with gang members. Completing this program has elevated her life and her confidence, as well as opened new doors with opportunity to excel in a meaningful career.

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Wishing Well Funds Enhance Student Experiences Thanks to the generosity of employees, supportive community partners, and approval from the CWI Foundation and Scholarship and Grants Committee, nearly $7,000 was awarded to four programs at College of Western Idaho through the Wishing Well Fund.

The fund, established in 2015, was created to support small items and student learning opportunities not typically funded through department budgets.

"THE PROJECTS STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE USING THIS NEW FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT WILL GIVE THEM SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO TACKLE MORE AMBITIOUS PROJECTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM."

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ERIC MULLIS, ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

“I'M EXCITED TO HAVE THE FUNDS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A CAMPUS GARDEN THAT WILL PROVIDE AGRICULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WHILE HELPING TO FEED OUR CWI COMMUNITY!” JESSICA ARGYLE

ANDREA SCHUMAKER, DEPARTMENT CHAIR, PHYSICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

LEARN MORE about this year's Wishing Well awards by visiting cwidaho.cc/news/wishingwell.

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CWI Night at the Idaho Steelheads on Friday, March 30, welcomed 174 employees, students, alumni, and community members—double the previous year—helping to raise $870 in group ticket sales. The funds, presented to CWI Foundation by Idaho Steelheads Senior Account Executive, Steven Anderson, went directly back to the SCORE Big Scholarship fund. Two lucky students are awarded a $1,000 scholarship each year.

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For information about additional giving opportunities, contact the CWI Foundation at 208.562.3100 or visit cwidaho.cc/giving.

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Reaching New Heights ASHLEY SMITH

CWI is nearing a decade of graduates! Congratulations to our growing community of successful alumni for your continued achievements and milestones!

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HOMETOWN: KUNA, IDAHO MAJOR: LAW ENFORCEMENT GRADUATION: 2017 Deputy for the Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in Boise, Idaho; named ACSO’s “Top Shot” for 2017

HOMETOWN: BOISE, IDAHO MAJOR: COMMUNICATION GRADUATION: 2014 Communications Representative at College of Western Idaho in Nampa, Idaho

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READ MORE about Josh and Jessica's story at cwidaho.cc/blog/timewillpass.

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HOMETOWN: EAGLE, IDAHO MAJOR: HVAC APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION: 2013 Commercial Sales Manager at Western Heating and Air Conditioning in Boise, Idaho

“MY TRAINING AT CWI HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN MY SUCCESS WITH PPG AND THE REFINISH INDUSTRY.”

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HOMETOWN: BOISE, IDAHO MAJOR: AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY GRADUATION: 2013 Commercial Territory Manager for Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) in Rio Vista, California

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HOMETOWN: CALDWELL, IDAHO MAJOR: ENGLISH GRADUATION: 2017 Author of the new adult fiction novel, “Never Absent”, attending Boise State University pursing a teaching degree in English

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READ MORE about Cherri at cwidaho.cc/blog/cherri.

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HOMETOWN: CALDWELL, IDAHO MAJOR: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADUATION: 2015 Teaching second grade at Greenhurst Elementary in Nampa, Idaho

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HOMETOWN: BOISE, IDAHO MAJOR: ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY GRADUATION: 2015 Welder Services Technician at Norco in Boise, Idaho

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Alumni Return to Celebrate Graduates at Commencement

“I HAD A TON OF GOOD CONVERSATIONS—YOUNG, OLD, DONE WITH SCHOOL, GOING ON TO MORE SCHOOL—PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, YET ALL PURSUING THEIR DREAM. IT WAS REALLY SPECIAL FOR ME.” STEVE SILVA, 2016 ALUMNUS

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MITCH COATS (2018), LEFT, ANDDE MENDEZ (2015), ZAC BARNES (2013), STEVE SILVA (2016), AND SHAUNA LILEKS (2017)

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