Archive for category: Success Stories

Ag & Industrial Power
Dustin Fraizer, Burkhart Farm Center
Tri-Rivers graduate

Dustin started working at Burkhart’s between his junior and senior years of high school through Advanced Placement. He has worked his way up to the parts counter where he assists farmers daily. He said he enjoys talking to local farmers and hearing how things are going for them. He said Burkhart’s provides parts/services to farmers in more than six different states.

…My instructor was amazing! I had the opportunity to bring in my own tractor and completely restore it—rebuilding the motor and painting it. It was a great learning experience. I learned skills about machinery that help me do my job better.

Veterinary Science
Erin Graves, Maple Run Veterinary Clinic
2015 Tri-Rivers Graduate

Erin has worked at the Maple Run Vet Clinic for 5 years. She works with large, small, and exotic animals. She enjoys the variety of cases and working with animals and people.

My training at Tri-Rivers provided me with hands-on skills. I was well prepared for my studies at Bradford School where I earned by Vet Tech degree. The Anatomy and Physiology classes at Tri-Rivers were especially helpful. 

Interactive Media
Brady McGuire, Cleveland State University

2020 TRCC Graduate

Brady, from Wynford High School, open enrolled at Tri-Rivers Career Center. Tri-Rivers helped him get a leg up on his fellow college students, especially with Adobe certifications and overall knowledge of the camera and film industry.

I have big dreams of moving out of Ohio and moving to Los Angeles, California or Atlanta, Georgia. Cleveland State University is in downtown Cleveland and the film school is in Playhouse Square (which is like a mini New York). The city is alive and is a very different environment from Marion Ohio, but it feels like home. I love it here!

Esthetics (Skin Care)
Corrine Starks,  Student at Baldwin Wallace University majoring in Technical Theater & minoring in Studio Art
2018 Tri-Rivers Graduate

Corrine’s focus in her major is Costume, Wig, and Makeup Design which is where Tri-Rivers comes into play. In high school she worked very hard and earned her Cosmetology and Esthetics License in the same year. Doing that set her apart right away in the theater world to be able to go to school and work in her dream job. She has already been able to design makeup, wigs, and natural hair for eight shows in the past two years. 

Tri-Rivers fully set me up with leadership skills, a drive to work hard and the feeling of believing in myself. What made my time in high school even more special was SkillsUSA. I can walk into any job interview and use my leadership and interview skills gained from this organization.

Cosmetology
Tiffany Manley, Penzone Salon & Spa
2003 Tri-Rivers graduate 

Tiffany has been working at Penzone’s for 17 years. She is a Senior Director behind the chair and Junior Stylist Coordinator. When new cosmetologists join the team, they are under her management during their training. She teaches their classes and sets their schedules. She has done photo shoots for Columbus Bride as well as worked behind the scenes for the Columbus Bridal Show and Fashion Week. 

I truly enjoy what I do as well as sharing my knowledge with young professionals starting out in the industry.
I am very thankful for Tri-Rivers and my experiences there. Without the cosmetology program and the amazing support of the TRCC educators, I do not believe I would be where I am today. Tri-Rivers has a huge impact on young professionals in the area and I am very proud to be a part of it.