College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce. Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley.
CWI Cybersecurity Award-Winning Students
College of Western Idaho (CWI) Cybersecurity students, Alex Mitchell and Cameron White, joined forces to take first place and a cash prize of $12,000 in the Cyber Entrepreneur Challenge.
The team, which also included Tatum Jones from Boise State University, focused on ways to integrate cybersecurity tools with physical security—specifically real-time alerts and real-time data entry.
Linda Otto, CWI Cybersecurity Professor shared, “Cameron was thrilled both with his experience in the competition and his experience here at CWI. Cameron is planning on graduating this fall and communicated the CWI Cybersecurity program has far exceeded his expectations.”
CWI’s Cybersecurity program continues to grow and be a leader in training students to combat hackers and prepare security professionals to protect an organization’s data. Additionally, the College is completing construction of a new Secure Operating Center (SOC) to better train students in a state-of-the-art facility before entering the workforce.
Cameron added, “I love that as a part of this program, we can obtain several industry standard certifications that will allow us as students to be better prepared to enter the workforce.” He plans to utilize his part of the prize money for a future business venture.
Alex recently completed his studies at CWI and is now at Boise State.
CWI’s information technology programs:
- Cisco Networking and Security Technologies
- Computer Science
- Computer Support Specialist
- Cybersecurity
- Network and System Administration
- Software Development
Workforce Development (WD) Photoshoot at Ada County Campus on February 2, 2022.
photo credit: Hillstreet Studios
Rewarding Career in Healthcare
Careers in the healthcare field have some of the greatest need as our communities continue to grow. CWI is ready to help you prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in this growing industry with hands-on, state-of-the art training.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.”
Give yourself a competitive edge with skills employers are looking for in one of CWI’s healthcare programs:
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Administrative Support
- Medical Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Professional Nursing
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technology
Looking to obtain employment, retrain for new opportunities, or advance your career? Gain skills quickly in more than a dozen short-term, career-focused programs offered through Workforce Development in Healthcare and Emergency Medical Services.
“CWI was the perfect building block for my education,” said 2017 CWI graduate, Lauren Enochson. “After completing my degree at CWI, I transferred to Boise State and am now pursuing my dream as a Registered Nurse at Saint Alphonsus in Boise. Being a nurse has allowed me the rewarding opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and in our community. The healthcare field in the Treasure Valley is growing and will continue to grow – we will always need healthcare workers. With a variety of positions and specialties available, the possibilities are endless!”
For more information on all CWI programs available, visit cwi.edu/programs.
