2016 Industrial Maintenance Graduation

The 2016 Industrial Maintenance Training Program recently held its graduation in the Giauque Auditorium on the Tri-Rivers Campus.  This program provides skills training necessary to perform industrial maintenance tasks in today’s manufacturing operations.  The graduates learned to design, build, test and troubleshoot.

They received hands-on training in Basic Welding, Advanced Welding, HVAC training, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Introduction to Computers and Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC’s, Machine Tools and more.

2016 Industrial Maintenance Graduates. Standing left to right are: Instructor Ted Davis, Joey Conley, William Goodrich, Melvin Boes, James Patrick, Walter Petty, John McDaniel, Bryon Miller, and Adult Director Richard George. Kneeling: Andrew Michalek, Ken Paul, and Mike Bisch.13323582_10156991456395578_1737894833779873615_o

Join Us for Our 40th Anniversary Open House

40th Anniversary flyer AdultTri-Rivers Center for Adult Education invites you to attend our 40th Anniversary Celebration, Monday, April 25, 2-5pm at the Adult Education Healthcare & Public Safety Services Building, 1563 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road—behind BW3 and beside MTC.

There will be tours of Nursing, Patient Care Technician and Public Safety Services Programs.

Enjoy refreshments and giveaways.

 

 

Carey Rhoades named Outstanding Alumnus

Outstanding Alumnus Carey Rhoades with Adult Director Richard George.

Outstanding Alumnus Carey Rhoades with Adult Director Richard George.

The 2016 Outstanding Alumnus Awards Evening held recently recognized “some amazing” individuals, according to Superintendent Chuck Speelman. “It is during this evening that our slogan of a school where you are allowed to, inspired to, and expected to be amazing, comes to life.”

“From an amazing dinner created and served by our Culinary Arts program, to thanking our Board members, to recognizing distinguished service and outstanding alumni, this night is important to us,” said Speelman.

Carey Rhoades Receives Adult Education Award
Carey Rhoades was the Adult Education’s outstanding alumnus. She was recognized for fulfilling Tri-Rivers mission of “being a responsible community member and embracing learning as a life-long process,” said Adult Director Richard George.

Rhoades began her journey at Tri-Rivers in 2005 in the Public Safety Services program where she became a certified Emergency Medical Technician, said George. At the same time, she was pursuing her studies to become a nurse. In 2006 she completed the Tri-Rivers Practical Nursing program and passed her NCLEX-PN on her first attempt.

However, George said Rhoades’ had a desire to continue to advance in her chosen field. “During this time, Emeline Kelly, our director of nursing and Public Safety Services, presented a proposal to the Ohio Board of Nursing that would allow Tri-Rivers to offer an LPN to RN Transitions program. It was approved and Rhoades was part of our inaugural LPN to RN class,” said George. In 2009 she earned her license as a Registered Nurse.

Rhoades has used her training, knowledge and skills that she learned at Tri-Rivers to excel in nursing. She is currently the Director of the Orchard Park Facility in Bucyrus. “She also gives back to Tri-Rivers by setting up clinical sites at her facility and serving as a preceptor for Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program.”

Tri-Rivers RAMTECOhio’s Mark Edington is Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year

Mark E 3 copyRAMTEC mark awardRAMTEC instructor Mark Edington has been named Post-secondary “Teacher of the Year” by the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education (Ohio ACTE). Edington was selected out of numerous nominations from across the state of Ohio.

This award makes him eligible for the National Association for Career and Technical Education’s Region 1 Awards.

In 2013, Mark Edington came out of retirement in order to teach in the Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing program at Tri-Rivers Career Center. Mark, a FANUC Certified Robotic Trainer and Motoman-Yaskawa Robotic Instructor in Ohio, uses a hands-on approach to teach his students, utilizing real-world examples and his experience to give students a complete picture of the field. He has provided 245 students with thousands of hours of Robotic and Advanced Manufacturing training, and is instrumental in helping to close a skilled-labor gap across the state of Ohio.

Christine Gardner, executive director for Ohio ACTE, said, “Mark was one of the hosts of our Ohio ACTE Professional Development program and continually shares his knowledge with colleagues for the benefit of all career-tech students.”

Ohio ACTE is a statewide organization that advocates for career-technical education and offers educators the information, representation, and resources they need to provide outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages and abilities. Each year, Ohio ACTE releases its Educator Awards, which are selected out of many nominations.

National ACTE awards will be announced in November, 2016.

RAMTEC Open House Tomorrow, Feb. 3

RAMTEC Open House flyer-1Join us for RAMTEC’s Open House, Wednesday, February 3, 5-8pm. This event is for high school students, parents and adult learners.

You can tour through the facility and check our high school and adult programs. High School students can also enroll during the evening into Engineering Technologies, Advanced Machining or Welding—all three programs offer bright futures and are needed to fill the skills gap in Ohio and the Nation.

There will be food throughout the event, as well as industry demonstrations.

RAMTEC, is located on the Tri-Rivers Campus, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH.

Sophomores! Maybe you’ve already applied, or are planning to apply soon, or maybe you are still trying to decide. This Open House is a great way to get more details! Along with instructors, a guidance counselor will also be available to answer questions and to assist you with your online application. Get your application in soon! Priority Deadline is February 16, 2016. Applying on or before this date will help you get into the program of your choice.

Thank you to our sponsor: PRIME.

Questions, email RAMTEC Coordinator Ritch Ramey at

 

Tri-Rivers Nursing Receives $296,000 in grants

gradsTri-Rivers School of Nursing recently received two grants—one for $199,909 the Practical Nursing Program and one for $96,649 for the LPN to RN program— through the Ohio Board of Nursing’s Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP), according to Emeline Kelly, Nursing Administrator for Tri-Rivers.

The purpose of the grants is to address the nursing shortage within the State of Ohio by supporting nurse education programs in their efforts to increase enrollment capacity of nursing students and nursing educators, explained Kelly. “With the $96,640 grant, we plan to increase enrollment into our LPN to RN Transition program by implementing a 60-week evening LPN to RN program. The additional funding from the grant will assist in the implementation of this program, hiring faculty to teach it and developing methods to recruit students.”

Tri-Rivers LPN to RN School provides academic knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a Registered Nurse,” said Kelly. “It prepares students for a career transition from a Licensed Practical Nurse to a Registered Nurse. At completion of the program, graduates are provided with skills and knowledge to sit for the NCLEX-RN, become licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.”

Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program was recently recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing for being the only RN program in the state of Ohio with 10 or more candidates for 2014 that achieved a 100% pass rate of the NCLEX (National Council Examination), said Kelly. “And for 2015 we are looking at around a 95 plus percent passage rate. I am proud of our staff who go that extra mile to make sure students succeed.”

Kelly also attributes the high passage rate to working one on one with students and offering unparalleled support for students during their training.  Kelly explained that they look at each individual student and work hard to support their goals of becoming a healthcare professional. “Each student is different. We recognize those differences and provide the support that helps them succeed.”

“The funds will also be used to develop and implement a nursing refresher course that will assist current LPNs to improve their nursing practice while at the same time improving their chances for successfully completing the LPN to RN entrance test,” said Kelly.

The $199,909 grant for the Practical Nursing program will be used to expand the Student Success Center to include a faculty improvement program and a student recruitment program this will include hiring one full-time and two part-time faculty members. “The students will be empowered to take an active role in their learning which ultimately impacts student retention and graduation rates.  The addition of the faculty improvement program will help achieve greater retention of our faculty members as well as improving success with student outcomes,” said Kelly.

Kelly said the Success Center will continue to provide the Classroom Plus Program (Tutoring), PsychoMOTOR Running Skills Labs Assistance, and the U-Turn program that assists students in study skills, time management, test preparation and test-taking skills.

“Tri-Rivers offers student centered Healthcare programs for adults, said Kelly. “Our programs are recognized statewide. Along with our PN and LPN to RN programs we offer Patient Care Technician, IV Therapy, Nurse Aide, Medical Coding and Phlebotomy Tech programs and classes.”

To find out more about Tri-Rivers Nursing School contact Kelly at or visit TriRiversNursing.com

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RAMTEC Ohio MFG Day Sept 30 on Tri-Rivers Campus

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Mfg Day Flyer  2015

RAMTEC Ohio will host Manufacturing Day 2015, Wednesday, September 30th from 9am to 4pm. The day will kick off with a re-dedication of the RAMTEC training center at 8am in the Educational Legacy Room, on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Marion, OH. The event, sponsored by the PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education), Honda and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, is open to the public.

“We are encouraging area high school students, college students, adults and regional manufacturing technicians to attend our inaugural event,” said Ritch Ramey, coordinator for RAMTEC Ohio. “We plan to make this an annual event. Our goal is to draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. Read more

Congrats to July 2015 Welding Grads

Welding Graduates include:

Left to Right: Tri-Rivers Executive Director Larry Hickman, Adult Director Richard George, Welding graduates Sara Parish, Joey Runyon, Martin Morgan, Larry Channell (perfect attendance), Robert Heacock (perfect attendance) and Instructor Levi Retterer.

Graduates of the July 2015 Welding, Fabrication and Allied Processes Class include Larry Channell, Robert Heacock, Martin Morgan, Sara Parish and Joey Runyon. They were recognized for the completion of the course and for passing the American Welding Society certifications as well as several other certifications.

“For those who have completed the course, it marks over 3 months of hard work and dedication,” said Levi Retterer, Welding Instructor. Read more

Tri-Rivers graduates 23 LPN to RN and 40 PN students

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Sixty-three nurses graduated during Tri-Rivers 2015 Nursing Graduation held at the Palace Theatre in downtown Marion—40 from the School of Practical Nursing and 23 from the LPN to RN Diploma program.

Emeline Kelly, Nursing Program Administrator, said the 2015 graduates are exceptional and she expects great things from them. She also thanked families and friends who made sacrifices and provided ongoing support to the graduates.

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Congratulations to 2015 Industrial Maintenance Grads

Group Industrial Maintenance 2015_webThrough hard work, excellent attendance and ambition, 16 students completed the 600-hour Industrial Maintenance program and are ready for success in the field. The graduation ceremony was held June 3, 2015 in the Tri-Rivers Auditorium with a packed room of family and friends.

The 2015 graduates included: Jerome Anderson, Robby Ault, Ralph Cassell, Richard Davis II, Shane Dean, Jeffery Fairchild II, Tacoma J. Flournoy, Austin Guthrie, Joshua Honaker, Shane Louderback, Daniel Matt, Eric Rossiter, Rodney Seitz, James Tyler, Matthew Vollmar and Slayson Walters.  Read more