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CWI partners with Amazon to provide free school to eligible employees

We can help Amazon employees apply for CWI and financial aid. Call us today at 208-364-9925!

CWI partners with Amazon to provide free school to eligible employees As part of Amazon's Career Choice Program, the e-commerce company will pay for the cost of tuition, books, and fees for classes at College of Western Idaho.

Idaho Job Corps' residential hall is now open at the Nampa campus!

Idaho Job Corps Community Night!

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EOC is celebrating 50 years in 2022! The Council for Opportunity in Education is creating materials to mark our anniversary. Click the link if you'd like to share your story.
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University of Idaho accepting Nampa applications for low-cost Veteran farming course

University of Idaho accepting Nampa applications for low-cost Veteran farming course The University of Idaho's Harvest Heroes program is accepting applications in Nampa for the 2022 courses. This program helps veterans gain hands-on skills for growing home or market gardens. The materials cost for the season is $65 per family. "An estimated 116,157 veterans live in Idaho," Universit...

We are now accepting pre-applications for placement on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list until February 10 2022. Learn more and apply at BCACHA.org

FREE TAX PREPARATION! The International Rescue Committee is joining with Boise State University again this year to offer VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to our community! Check out the dates below for more information.

TVCC Scholarship is open until January 31st. Apply today and let us know if you need any help! https://www.tvcc.cc/scholarships/index.cfm

Exploring a career in construction? Check out this free training from Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) that includes hands-on training on a number of skills, including the potential to earn a free CDL! Boise dates are April 14th - May 20th. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3fh9J2a

Unsure if this is what you want? An EOC advisor can help explore this, along with various other educational and career training opportunities. Contact us at 208-364-9925.

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High school seniors who are currently enrolled in or have completed a computer science course and plan to attain a bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field of study may now apply for the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship! Successful applicants will be awarded $40,000 for college and a paid internship at Amazon! Learn more and apply: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarship

Here is a helpful guide to understanding key FAFSA terms from Federal Student Aid. TRIO EOC advisors can help qualifying adults complete the FAFSA. Contact our office for more information!

When completing your 2022–23 FAFSA® form, make sure you understand these key terms to avoid any errors. 👇

Holiday hours:
EOC will be closing early on Wednesday 11/24-Friday 11/26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Free Services at Canyon County Share the Day

A HUGE thank you to all who have served! Happy Veterans Day!

Winter Clothing & Coats this Saturday

2021 Holiday Resource List

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is offering a five-week training program in the spring of 2022 in Eastern Idaho. Applicants selected for the program will receive hands-on training in heavy equipment operating, cement masonry, welding and ironwork, and more. Applicants can also earn a free Commercial Driver’s License.

Call us to apply, 208-364-9925!

Scholarships Open for Spring 2022 Semester

Scholarships open today at CWI!

Scholarships Open for Spring 2022 Semester The College of Western Idaho Foundation scholarship application period for Spring 2022 semester will be open Nov. 1-30.

Veteran Registration | Feeding America's Heroes

Drive-thru care package &food distribution for needy Veterans on Monday, September 20th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Expo Idaho. Please let Veterans who would benefit know about this event. They are also looking for volunteers.

Veteran Registration | Feeding America's Heroes Drive-Thru Event for Veterans and Families! FIRST 500 ATTENDEES will receive FOOD TRUCK VOUCHERS for Mobile Canteen and Kona Shave Ice!

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Ada and Canyon County is hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator! For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/37CRkJ3

Back on Track $500 scholarship

TVCC has an amazing scholarship for new or returning students. Learn more here and let us help you get into or back into TVCC! https://www.tvcc.cc/news/back_on_track.cfm

Back on Track $500 scholarship Get $500 each term at TVCC.

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center of Ada and Canyon County is Hiring!
For the part-time Project Support Specialist, visit: https://bit.ly/3rTGWpX
For the Community Outreach Coordinator, visit: https://bit.ly/37CRkJ3

Museums for All

Through Museums for All, those receiving SNAP/food stamp assistance can gain free or reduced price admission by presenting their EBT card. In our area, members include Discovery Center, Idaho State Museum, Children's Museum, and the Old Pen. https://museums4all.org/

Museums for All Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 700 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Search below to find a participating museum near you!

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is hiring!
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3rTGWpX

Scholarships Are Currently Open for 2021-2022 Academic Year

Apply for CWI scholarships by August 6th

Scholarships Are Currently Open for 2021-2022 Academic Year The CWI Foundation scholarships application period is now open for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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CWI Scholarships are open until August 6. Apply today for aid you can use this fall! https://cwi.scholarshipuniverse.com/

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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

HELP PAYING FOR INTERNET ACCESS - if you get Pell Grant, you qualify!

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new program that offers a discount on internet/broadband service and equipment for low income individuals and families!

Eligibility requirements are:
* Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or a household that participates in certain assistance programs like SNAP or Medicaid
* Household receives free or reduced school lunch program or school breakfast program
* Household received a federal Pell Grant during the current award year
* Household experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and total household income is 2020 was at or below $99,000 for single filers, $198,000 for joint filers

This program money will last until 6 months after the federal government declares an end to the COVID-19 health crisis or when the money is depleted. So if you have families that are interested, they need to enroll now.

The link to enroll in the program:
https://www.getemergencybroadband.org/#

If the household is unable to enroll online they can call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program The EBB Program is an FCC program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households

Available in the Business section:

• Beating the Workplace Bully: a Tactical Guide to Taking Charge
• Blue Collar Resumes (2nd ed.)
• Career Courage: Discover Your Passion, Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, & Create the Success You Want
• Career Match: Connecting Who You Are with What You’ll Love to Do
• Excuse Me: the Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette
• Packaging Yourself: the Targeted Resume (5th ed.)
• Shortcut Your Job Search: Get Meetings that Get You the Job (5th ed.)
• Top Secret Executive Resumes (2nd ed.)

Available in the Education section:

• Career Information Center (10th ed.)
• Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning (12th ed.)
• Up is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility

Available in the Social Science section:

• Blaze Your Own Trail: an Interactive Guide to Navigating Life with Confidence, Solidarity, and Compassion

Rent and utility assistance

Veterans and family members, please join us for a presentation on education benefits.