College of Western Idaho

Mechatronics engineering technologists use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer, and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment.

Mechatronics engineering technologists use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer, and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment.

This online class will review the basic concepts typically taught in a 2-year Electronics Technician program and prepare you for the Certified Electronics Technician Examination (CET Exam). It is recommended that you either complete a 2-year electronics program or have equivalent work experience.

Through a combination of classroom study and assigned lab activities, students acquire essential background information, develop trade skills, and become familiar with production methods and standards common to the industry. Within the lab setting, emphasis is on the practical application of skills. Students will learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machines, interpret industrial drawings/blueprints, and use precision measuring and inspection instruments.

Through a combination of classroom study and assigned lab activities, students acquire essential background information, develop trade skills, and become familiar with production methods and standards common to the industry. Within the lab setting, emphasis is on the practical application of skills. Students will learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machines, interpret industrial drawings/blueprints, and use precision measuring and inspection instruments.

Through a combination of classroom study and assigned lab activities, students acquire essential background information, develop trade skills, and become familiar with production methods and standards common to the industry. Within the lab setting, emphasis is on the practical application of skills. Students will learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machines, interpret industrial drawings/blueprints, and use precision measuring and inspection instruments.

Through a combination of classroom study and assigned lab activities, students acquire essential background information, develop trade skills, and become familiar with production methods and standards common to the industry. Within the lab setting, emphasis is on the practical application of skills. Students will learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machines, interpret industrial drawings/blueprints, and use precision measuring and inspection instruments.

Through a combination of classroom study and assigned lab activities, students acquire essential background information, develop trade skills, and become familiar with production methods and standards common to the industry. Within the lab setting, emphasis is on the practical application of skills. Students will learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machines, interpret industrial drawings/blueprints, and use precision measuring and inspection instruments.

Through a combination of classroom study and assigned lab activities, students acquire essential background information, develop trade skills, and become familiar with production methods and standards common to the industry. Within the lab setting, emphasis is on the practical application of skills. Students will learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machines, interpret industrial drawings/blueprints, and use precision measuring and inspection instruments.

The College of Western Idaho Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) non-credit course is a great way to learn the magic behind electrically controlled machines!

Participants will learn about fundamental concepts of using Programmable Logic Controllers, This class is recommended for those currently employed in the electronics or a related field who wish to learn the concepts of operation of PLC's.

Qualify yourself to assist with medications in assisted living, group home, and certified family home settings. Upon completion of the course, you will know the legal requirements for assistance with medications, be able to identify safety factors involved, and know your responsibilities and restrictions when assisting with medications. A closed-book certification exam and skills exam are conducted at the end of class.

A Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.

A Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.

Do you enjoy working with people, have an eye for detail, and want to improve the quality of life for others? If so, Dental Assisting may be the career for you. As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to interact with people on a daily basis as you support dentists with various types of patient care, office duties, and laboratory work. Training can be completed in just 11 months (contingent on completing clinical hours).

Do you enjoy working with people, have an eye for detail, and want to improve the quality of life for others? If so, Dental Assisting may be the career for you. As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to interact with people on a daily basis as you support dentists with various types of patient care, office duties, and laboratory work. Training can be completed in just 11 months (contingent on completing clinical hours).

Whether you are looking for a career change or are currently employed in the food service industry and aspired to be credentialed, this online distance learning program is designed for you! A Certified Dietary Manager is a trained food service operations professional that manages the food service department of healthcare facilities, schools, and correctional institutions. This career path will allow you to demonstrate your commitment to dietary management and define yourself as a highly qualified professional in your field.

Enrolling in CWI’s Medical Administrative Support program will provide you exposure to a profession that performs a variety of duties in a medical environment. Physicians rely on well-trained medical administrative support professionals to assist in the operation of a medical office and the documentation of patient care. Successful students in this program typically possess above-average skills in communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Medical billers are responsible for taking all the data about a patient and using it to submit claims for reimbursement and collect payment for the services. This integral position can be found in a wide variety of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies, as well as in insurance companies and specialized medical billing outsourcing companies.

Medical coding is taught to AAPC standards through lecture and the use of real life scenarios. The student is trained to read clinical and hospital notes and assigns the appropriate codes to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Insurance rules, regulations, and terminology are also covered to best prepare the student for work in a billing and coding environment. The class covers basic medical terminology, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding.

Healthcare is a growing industry with continued opportunities. This is your opportunity for immediate employment, ongoing growth potential, and life-long career skills. Be on the front line of patient care providers who perform basic nursing-care services for the ill, injured, handicapped, or disabled under the direction and supervision of licensed nurses.

CWI’s Pharmacy Technician program partners with Career Step™ to prepare you for a career in the retail pharmacy field. This program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field that is growing in Idaho at a faster pace than the national average. This career is in high demand and this program is your opportunity for immediate employment and development of knowledge and skills you can use for life.

Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing is taught through online modules, in class lecture, and in class skills laboratories. The student is trained to perform a variety of blood collection and laboratory specimen collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, specimen transfer, and other techniques. There is a strong emphasis placed on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, handling of specimens, and quality assurance.

The Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education prepares students for employment as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). The PTA works together with the physical therapist to implement the plan of care to aid patients and clients return to maximal function. Students are instructed in principles and procedures of the PTA which include therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and neurological interventions. Students will learn basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and neurology. Clinical Experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum to offer students the opportunity to practice the techniques they have learned each semester. The program is designed to be completed in two years.

Regardless of specialty or work setting, practical nurses provide patient care, advice and emotional support to patients' family members. PNs record patients' health histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests, operate equipment that supports patient health care, administer patient medications and treatments, and help with patient follow-up.

CWI's Surgical Technology program has a state-of-the-art facility located in the Ada County Campus Quail Building. We will be accepting applications for our Fall 2020 program start between January - April 2020. Demand is very high for this program and space is limited to 18 students per year.

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

CWI's Surgical Technology program has a state-of-the-art facility located in the Ada County Campus Quail Building. We will be accepting applications for our Fall 2020 program start between January - April 2020. Demand is very high for this program and space is limited to 18 students per year.

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Pursuing a career as an auto body technician is a rewarding challenge that will present you with the opportunity to combine a variety of skills. Painting and restoration calls for a combination of art, science, and technique that requires an understanding of new products and technology to perform high-quality work. This program starts with the basics and quickly moves into total collision repair—from assessing damage to complete reconditioning. You will also learn state-of-the-art, custom-painting techniques and so much more.

Pursuing a career as an auto body technician is a rewarding challenge that will present you with the opportunity to combine a variety of skills. Painting and restoration calls for a combination of art, science, and technique that requires an understanding of new products and technology to perform high-quality work. This program starts with the basics and quickly moves into total collision repair—from assessing damage to complete reconditioning. You will also learn state-of-the-art, custom-painting techniques and so much more.

Pursuing a career as an auto body technician is a rewarding challenge that will present you with the opportunity to combine a variety of skills. Painting and restoration calls for a combination of art, science, and technique that requires an understanding of new products and technology to perform high-quality work. This program starts with the basics and quickly moves into total collision repair—from assessing damage to complete reconditioning. You will also learn state-of-the-art, custom-painting techniques and so much more.

Pursuing a career as an auto body technician is a rewarding challenge that will present you with the opportunity to combine a variety of skills. Painting and restoration calls for a combination of art, science, and technique that requires an understanding of new products and technology to perform high-quality work. This program starts with the basics and quickly moves into total collision repair—from assessing damage to complete reconditioning. You will also learn state-of-the-art, custom-painting techniques and so much more.

Pursuing a career as an auto body technician is a rewarding challenge that will present you with the opportunity to combine a variety of skills. Painting and restoration calls for a combination of art, science, and technique that requires an understanding of new products and technology to perform high-quality work. This program starts with the basics and quickly moves into total collision repair—from assessing damage to complete reconditioning. You will also learn state-of-the-art, custom-painting techniques and so much more.

The Automotive program has teamed up with NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation) (MAST) and the Ford Motor Company. In the first year of the program, a student may become a Ford Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certified Technician. In the first year, students will learn about maintenance and light repair, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, manual drive train and axles, brakes, suspension and steering, and the tools and techniques to diagnose and repair the modern vehicle. The second year covers engine performance, automatic transmissions/transaxles, heating and air conditioning, the use of scan tools, lab scopes, and other state- of-the-art diagnostic tools.

The Automotive program has teamed up with NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation) (MAST) and the Ford Motor Company. In the first year of the program, a student may become a Ford Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certified Technician. In the first year, students will learn about maintenance and light repair, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, manual drive train and axles, brakes, suspension and steering, and the tools and techniques to diagnose and repair the modern vehicle. The second year covers engine performance, automatic transmissions/transaxles, heating and air conditioning, the use of scan tools, lab scopes, and other state- of-the-art diagnostic tools.

The Automotive program has teamed up with NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation) (MAST) and the Ford Motor Company. In the first year of the program, a student may become a Ford Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certified Technician. In the first year, students will learn about maintenance and light repair, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, manual drive train and axles, brakes, suspension and steering, and the tools and techniques to diagnose and repair the modern vehicle. The second year covers engine performance, automatic transmissions/transaxles, heating and air conditioning, the use of scan tools, lab scopes, and other state- of-the-art diagnostic tools.

The Automotive program has teamed up with NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation) (MAST) and the Ford Motor Company. In the first year of the program, a student may become a Ford Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certified Technician. In the first year, students will learn about maintenance and light repair, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, manual drive train and axles, brakes, suspension and steering, and the tools and techniques to diagnose and repair the modern vehicle. The second year covers engine performance, automatic transmissions/transaxles, heating and air conditioning, the use of scan tools, lab scopes, and other state- of-the-art diagnostic tools.

Are you interested in big trucks and mega engines? Are you looking to start a career with the potential for excellent pay and great job opportunities? Then look no further than CWI’s Heavy Duty Truck Technician program. At CWI, you will receive training with the latest technologies found in semi tractor-trailer trucks, enhancing your understanding of the power that makes them go.

Are you interested in big trucks and mega engines? Are you looking to start a career with the potential for excellent pay and great job opportunities? Then look no further than CWI’s Heavy Duty Truck Technician program. At CWI, you will receive training with the latest technologies found in semi tractor-trailer trucks, enhancing your understanding of the power that makes them go.

Are you interested in big trucks and mega engines? Are you looking to start a career with the potential for excellent pay and great job opportunities? Then look no further than CWI’s Heavy Duty Truck Technician program. At CWI, you will receive training with the latest technologies found in semi tractor-trailer trucks, enhancing your understanding of the power that makes them go.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The world of Cybersecurity is an exciting career possibility—and, at CWI, you have an opportunity to join the front line combating hackers who are compromising computers around the world. The goal of this program is to prepare security professionals to protect an organization’s data by taking preemptive measures against malicious attacks and to perform forensic investigation if security is breached.

The world of Cybersecurity is an exciting career possibility—and, at CWI, you have an opportunity to join the front line combating hackers who are compromising computers around the world. The goal of this program is to prepare security professionals to protect an organization’s data by taking preemptive measures against malicious attacks and to perform forensic investigation if security is breached.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as the CompTIA A+, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless.

Are you looking to gain skills necessary to be a network administrator? Our Network and System Administration program will equip you with the ability to manage Microsoft Windows networks, configure Cisco routers and switches, and troubleshoot PC computing hardware and software. Program curriculum is designed to provide you not only with an Associate of Applied Science degree, but also with the knowledge you need to earn industry-recognized certifications, including Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA.

Are you looking to gain skills necessary to be a network administrator? Our Network and System Administration program will equip you with the ability to manage Microsoft Windows networks, configure Cisco routers and switches, and troubleshoot PC computing hardware and software. Program curriculum is designed to provide you not only with an Associate of Applied Science degree, but also with the knowledge you need to earn industry-recognized certifications, including Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA.

Are you looking to gain skills necessary to be a network administrator? Our Network and System Administration program will equip you with the ability to manage Microsoft Windows networks, configure Cisco routers and switches, and troubleshoot PC computing hardware and software. Program curriculum is designed to provide you not only with an Associate of Applied Science degree, but also with the knowledge you need to earn industry-recognized certifications, including Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA.

If you are seeking a wide variety of knowledge and skills to work on desktop computers, small business wired and wireless networks, and printing/document imaging devices, look no further than CWI’s Computer Support Specialist program. At CWI, we will develop your understanding of electrical and mechanical components, industry tools, networking functions, computer hardware and software troubleshooting, and introduce computer virtualization. This program also covers computer security and the CompTIA Security+ certification.

If you are seeking a wide variety of knowledge and skills to work on desktop computers, small business wired and wireless networks, and printing/document imaging devices, look no further than CWI’s Computer Support Specialist program. At CWI, we will develop your understanding of electrical and mechanical components, industry tools, networking functions, computer hardware and software troubleshooting, and introduce computer virtualization. This program also covers computer security and the CompTIA Security+ certification.

If you are seeking a wide variety of knowledge and skills to work on desktop computers, small business wired and wireless networks, and printing/document imaging devices, look no further than CWI’s Computer Support Specialist program. At CWI, we will develop your understanding of electrical and mechanical components, industry tools, networking functions, computer hardware and software troubleshooting, and introduce computer virtualization. This program also covers computer security and the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional. This program emphasizes proven programming principles, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience while preparing students to obtain industry-recognized certifications.

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional. This program emphasizes proven programming principles, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience while preparing students to obtain industry-recognized certifications.

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional. This program emphasizes proven programming principles, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience while preparing students to obtain industry-recognized certifications.

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional. This program emphasizes proven programming principles, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience while preparing students to obtain industry-recognized certifications.

College of Western Idaho Workforce Development offers an assortment of computer drafting and modeling classes to get the skills you need to get the job you want!

Does designing and creating with computer models interest you? Well, look no further than CWI’s Drafting Technology program to get on track to your new career. In this program, you will learn to design a variety of practical projects using the latest 3-D-modeling software and 3-D printers. Our outstanding instructors will provide you with an enjoyable environment to develop and hone your skills.

Does designing and creating with computer models interest you? Well, look no further than CWI’s Drafting Technology program to get on track to your new career. In this program, you will learn to design a variety of practical projects using the latest 3-D-modeling software and 3-D printers. Our outstanding instructors will provide you with an enjoyable environment to develop and hone your skills.

Does designing and creating with computer models interest you? Well, look no further than CWI’s Drafting Technology program to get on track to your new career. In this program, you will learn to design a variety of practical projects using the latest 3-D-modeling software and 3-D printers. Our outstanding instructors will provide you with an enjoyable environment to develop and hone your skills.

This course is perfect for beginning mechanics or those who have been in the field but need to brush up on their electrical systems and trouble-shooting knowledge. The concepts covered in this class will help you with electrical troubleshooting for any transportation vehicle, whether it be diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, or small engine.

The Electrical trade is growing and the College of Western Idaho Electrical Apprenticeship Program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field that is increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers, and trouble shooters.

The Electrical Apprenticeship Program at CWI is a four year program that will take you from the basics to being prepared to take the Journeyman’s test.

College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers a series of Electrical Upgrade classes to add skills, prepare for testing, and fulfill annual training requirements for your electrical license.

Electrical Journeyman Code Update
Electrical Journeyman Test Preparation
Electrical Journeyman Upgrade Grounding
Electrical Journeyman Upgrade Motor Controls
and more!

The Heavy Equipment Technician program at CWI will prepare you for entry level employment as a technician at a variety of construction and agricultural equipment repair facilities. Students who complete the CWI program are considered for employment by many local businesses that hire diesel technicians. The demand for qualified technicians is not only high locally, but nationally and internationally as well. There is expected to be a strong demand well into the future.

The Heavy Equipment Technician program at CWI will prepare you for entry level employment as a technician at a variety of construction and agricultural equipment repair facilities. Students who complete the CWI program are considered for employment by many local businesses that hire diesel technicians. The demand for qualified technicians is not only high locally, but nationally and internationally as well. There is expected to be a strong demand well into the future.

The Heavy Equipment Technician program at CWI will prepare you for entry level employment as a technician at a variety of construction and agricultural equipment repair facilities. Students who complete the CWI program are considered for employment by many local businesses that hire diesel technicians. The demand for qualified technicians is not only high locally, but nationally and internationally as well. There is expected to be a strong demand well into the future.

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trade is growing and the College of Western Idaho HVAC Apprenticeship Program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field that is increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers, and trouble shooters.

The HVAC Apprenticeship Program at CWI is a four year program that will take you from the basics to being prepared to take the Journeyman’s test.

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trade is growing and the College of Western Idaho HVAC Apprenticeship Program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field that is increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers, and trouble shooters.

The HVAC Apprenticeship Program at CWI is a four year program that will take you from the basics to being prepared to take the Journeyman’s test.

The Plumbing trade is growing and the College of Western Idaho Plumbing Apprenticeship Program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field that is increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers, and trouble shooters.

College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers a series of Plumbing Upgrade classes to add skills, prepare for testing, and fulfill annual training requirements for your plumbing license.

These training classes at CWI are taught by industry experts in multiple formats to fit your needs, from in-class to online.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

This skill-centric program focuses on specialized career preparation, giving you the education and training you need to begin your career quickly. Students receive hands-on instruction to master the practical skills needed to prepare for certification with the American Welding Society (AWS). From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools in our newly equipped facilities to apply learned skills, methods, and techniques.

Workforce Development at College of Western Idaho (CWI) provides you high-quality, short-term training to boost your job skills, acquire new career skills, and earn the certificates you need. Take as many classes as you want in our short-term, credit free classes with no applications, no transcripts, and no hassle. Just sign up and watch your career take off.

Becoming an early childhood educator takes an equal amount of heart, knowledge, and skill. As a child care provider or preschool teacher, you have the responsibility for educating and nurturing young children from birth to age eight in a variety of early childhood settings. At the College of Western Idaho you will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills right on campus in our own college Preschool Laboratory. Additional practical experience in community early childhood facilities expands career opportunities during college and after graduation.

Becoming an early childhood educator takes an equal amount of heart, knowledge, and skill. As a child care provider or preschool teacher, you have the responsibility for educating and nurturing young children from birth to age eight in a variety of early childhood settings. At the College of Western Idaho you will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills right on campus in our own college Preschool Laboratory. Additional practical experience in community early childhood facilities expands career opportunities during college and after graduation.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the health care professionals who are an important part of prehospital medical care provision. Working in the field under the auspices of a Medical Director, EMTs provide life support including but not limited to CPR, airway control and maintenance, splinting and hemorrhage control. In Idaho, large areas of response area are provided by EMTs. EMTs use a variety of equipment types including extrication, immobilization, and various transport items. Prehospital emergency medicine changes rapidly and rarely repeats itself. If you like a constantly changing medical and trauma environments performed in all areas and types of terrain and buildings, EMT training is for you.

Are you interested in becoming a full-time or volunteer firefighter or looking to formalize your structural fire training in an accredited program? The College of Western Idaho's Fire Service Technology program will prepare you for opportunities as a full-time or volunteer firefighter. The curriculum is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) requirements. Local fire department trainers and command staff assisted in the development of the curriculum and will also instruct in the program.

Are you a fire service professional looking to become a leader in the fire and emergency services field? The College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Management program’s curriculum is based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certified program requirements. Your instruction will include some of the local fire department trainers and command staff who assisted in development of the curriculum.

The College of Western Idaho is proud to partner with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United States Forest Service (USFS), and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) to bring you the annual Wildland Fire Academy.

Wildland firefighting is a very diverse profession and provides a wide array of job experience. Firefighters learn how to run firefighting equipment such as chainsaws, wildland fire engines, water pumps and other mechanized tools. They also learn how to read the weather and record it, efficiently dig fire line, safely cut down trees, operate various firefighting equipment, conduct safety briefings and drills, and a wealth of other useful skills.

The Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare the student for a career in law enforcement. The program has been approved by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council, thus eliminating the graduate's need to attend the basic police academy before taking the certification exam. Accepted applicants must turn 18 on or before the first day of class.

The Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare the student for a career in law enforcement. The program has been approved by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council, thus eliminating the graduate's need to attend the basic police academy before taking the certification exam. Accepted applicants must turn 18 on or before the first day of class.

The Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare the student for a career in law enforcement. The program has been approved by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council, thus eliminating the graduate's need to attend the basic police academy before taking the certification exam. Accepted applicants must turn 18 on or before the first day of class.