Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Instructor Mark Edington, who was named Ohio’s Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Postsecondary Teacher of the Year earlier this year, has been selected as the 2016 Region 1 Postsecondary Teacher of the Year. He will be one of five instructors nationwide vying for the 2017 National Award at the ACTE Excellence Awards Nov. 30th in Las Vegas, according to Larry Hickman, Tri-Rivers Chief Instructional Officer.
“This is quite an honor—a well deserved honor—for Mark,” said Hickman. “We are lucky to have his talents, experience and expertise in our RAMTEC Center. This award recognizes career and technical teachers and teacher educators who have demonstrated excellence and best practices in career and technical education at the postsecondary level.”
“Mark Edington’s dedication to career-technical education shows through his passion to share his knowledge with students,” says Christine Gardner, Ohio ACTE Executive Director. “In 2013, Edington came out of retirement to teach the new Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Training Program at Tri Rivers Career Center. As the only dual FANUC and Motoman-Yasakawa Certified Robotic Trainer in Ohio, he possesses unique skills that he has used to prepare his students for real-life situations.”
“Using a combination of theory and hands-on practice that he has learned throughout his career, Mr. Edington teaches students to react to real-world scenarios and cultivate problem-solving skills that will help them throughout their careers,” said Hickman. “Mr. Edington was one of the hosts of Ohio ACTE’s summer conference professional development program in 2016 and continually shares his knowledge with colleagues for the benefit of all Career Tech students.
“Over the last three years in his education career, Edington has provided 245 students with thousands of hours of training. He has been instrumental in helping to fill the skilled-labor gap, not only in his community but throughout the state, as he has provided training to instructors that will be sharing this knowledge at eight regional robotics & advanced manufacturing technology education collaborative (RAMTEC) career centers,” said Gardner. “His unique knowledge and willingness to come out of retirement to give his time to students shows his passion for career and technical education.”
The national postsecondary teacher of the year award, along with several other ACTE Excellence Awards will be announced at the ACTE Awards Banquet, a dinner and award presentation recognizing the best CTE educators in the country.
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.
(Shown above with his wife, Linda, at the Ohio ACTE Awards Ceremony)
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During last year’s “Service for Those Who Served Day” at Tri-Rivers, Digital Media student Olivia Mueller is shown editing the portraits of Prospect resident and Veteran Jim Gaston, his wife, Nancy and their dog, Zoe.
To thank area veterans Tri-Rivers Career Center students and staff will provide complimentary services during the second annual “Services for Those Who Served Day” on Friday, November 11. “In order to plan and accommodate veterans attending the event we ask that appointments be made in advance for each of the services veterans wish to receive,” said Heather Jenkins, history instructor and one of the coordinators for the event.
Some of the services available to veterans on November 11 include:
• A Soup & Salad Bar lunch provided by our Culinary Arts students in CC Bistro—serving from 11am-12pm.
• A Wash, Wax & Vacuum vehicle service provided by our Auto technology students—vehicle drop off between 8-9am.
• Haircuts, Manicures & Pedicures provided by our Cosmetology students—appointments to begin at 12:15pm.
• Servicing lawn equipment including: Lawn mowers, Chain saws, weed eaters, Snow blowers and Power washers by our Ag & Industrial Power students—Drop off from 8-10:30am and pick up from 12-2pm.
• Pet Grooming provided by TRCC’s Veterinary Sciences program, 8:30am drop off 1pm pick-up. Pet to be groomed must be up to date on vaccinations including distemper, rabies, and bordetella.
• Portraits taken by Digital Media & Entertainment students from 9am- 2pm.
• Health check of vital signs—provided by our Health Careers Academy students from 8:30-10am and 12:30-2 pm.
• A computer safety inspection performed by our Computer Networking students from 8:30-11:30am & 12:30-2pm.
• Criminal Justice lab demonstrations for Veterans and their families about student preparation for military and or police work.
Veterans may schedule an appointment for the above services by calling Courtney Stiltner, 740-389-8522. For pet grooming please contact Veterinary Science Instructor Carrie Heimlich directly at 740-389-8565.
“Veterans have given so much for us; we want to give back,” said Jenkins.
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2016 graduates of Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program achieved 100% passage of the NCLEX (National Council Examination)
The goal of the Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program at Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education is two-fold.
“First of all, we want our graduates to successfully obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Secondly, our students also receive education that focuses on the professional environment and current practice issues including evidence-based practice and patient experience, in order to make them successful employees for today’s health care agencies,” said Dr. Emeline Kelly, Health & Public Safety Programs Director for Tri-Rivers.
“We also place importance of continuing education by instructing our students that it is an expectation that they will obtain further education, minimally, a baccalaureate degree,” said Dr. Kelly. “Additionally, we hold our faculty and staff to a high standard, relying on current practice and innovative educational strategies.”
Dr. Kelly attributes the high passage rate to working one on one with students and offering unparalleled support for students during their training. In 2014 the program was the only RN program in Ohio to achieve a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX, in 2015 they had 95.6%. This year 100%.
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.”
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Ohio State University and Marion Technical College Financial Aid representatives will be speaking on college financial planning, including an overview of all potential sources of financial aid available statewide and nationally for students attending any two or four year college or university. This portion of the event is open to students from all TRCC grades and their parents or guardians.
After the conclusion of the information session, we will help seniors and their parent/s actually complete and submit the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal and State Aid (FAFSA).
Bring all of the following documents/information you may have available for you and your
parents for the FAFSA Completion session:
• 2015 Student and Parent Federal Tax Returns
• 2015 Student and Parent W2s (unless self-employed)
• A listing of any other types of untaxed income or benefits received in 2015
• Documentation from you and/or your parent’s case worker with the total amount of TANF received for 2015
• Supplemental Social Security Disability received in 2015
• The total amount of child support paid and/or received in 2015
• The total amount of Federal Work Study received in 2015 (for current college students)
• Bank statements
• Investment records
• Student and parental Social Security numbers
• FSA ID – Both the student and one parent each need to create their own Federal Student Aid username and password at www.fsaid.ed.gov at least three days prior to the event. If you are unable to do so, do not worry, we can help you complete and submit the FAFSA, and you will just need to sign the FAFSA with your FSA IDs later. This will be explained at the workshop.
For More Information, Contact:
Sherrie Dunn:
Allisun Kelbley:
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Tri-Rivers RAMTEC is hosting an event to celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 13, 9am to 4pm, including a facility tour, a VEX Robotics Competition, and for the first time, an industrial robotics contest. Ritch Ramey, Engineering Coordinator for RAMTEC, said, “Students are thirsting for more real-world robotics applications experience.” He hopes the industrial robotics contest will become a national competition.
The event, sponsored by the PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education), Honda Foundation, FANUC and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, in coordination with Robotic Industries Association (ria), Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Inc, National Robotics Challenge, (NRC), REC Foundation and RAMTEC Vex Robotics League, is open to the public.
“We are encouraging area high school students, college students, adults and regional manufacturing technicians to attend,” said Ritch Ramey. “Our goal is to draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide.
“Over the next decade, it is estimated that nearly 3.5 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be needed and 2 million of those jobs are expected to go unfilled due to manufacturers’ inability to find talent with the required skills,” said Ramey. “These numbers dramatically underscore the importance of introducing as many people as possible to the significant role played by manufacturing in Ohio and the entire nation.”
Manufacturing Day will show students how math, science, engineering and problem solving tie into real-world applications,” said Ramey. “They will see this and experience the relationship between STEM and manufacturing and what types of careers are available in the manufacturing field.
Exhibits and demonstrations will include: FANUC Robotics Industrial Robotics Contest, Motoman Robotics Industrial Robotics contest, Vex Starstruck contest, Fastech MasterCAM , Sandvik Tools, Lincoln Technical College, Honda, Universal Robotics, Miller Augmented Welder, National Guard Mobile trailer, Robotics Educational Contest Foundation (RECF), Lincoln Electric Welding, Parker Hydraulics, Allen-Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi PLC and Omron PLC.
RAMTEC was created to provide a technically trained, highly skilled workforce to promote the creation and expansion of business and industry through robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies. To learn more about the Manufacturing Day at RAMTEC or the high school and adult training at RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) visit ramtecohio.com or connect with Ramey at or 740-360-8156.
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC is located on the Center Campus, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, OH 43302.
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High School students prepare for industrial certification by learning how to use robot programming software both in the virtual world and hands-on with an industrial robot.
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The new enhanced Construction Trades Academy will prepare a student for a fulfilling career and promising future in numerous construction trades.
Tri-Rivers is adding 2 new programs next year—Construction Trades Academy and Esthetics (Skin Care)
The Construction Trades Academy is an enhanced multi-trade construction two-year program. It will concentrate on construction and related careers such as roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, masonry, interior finishing, estimating, blueprint reading, and framing.
During the first year, students will master the basics by working on individual and group projects, according to Larry Hickman, chief instructional officer. “The second year students will work in teams building two tiny houses with electrical and plumbing included,” said Hickman. “The students will then become trade specific in their specialization for the project—the plumber, the electrician, the framer, the finisher, the mason, the dry waller, the painter, etc.”
Skin Care is a growing career field. This one-year program is open to juniors and seniors.
The second program is Esthetics (Skin Care). This program is a one-year program open to juniors and seniors. If taken the junior year, a student could opt to take another program at Tri-Rivers their senior year.
Estheticians are responsible for maintaining the health and well-being of clients’ skin by utilizing a number of skin treatments.
“This is an exciting program that many students have asked about,” said Instructor Becky Salyer. “Students will learn to cleanse, wax, moisturize and apply makeup to enhance a person’s overall appearance. Estheticians are also taught to identify the warning signs of numerous medical conditions.”
Once they complete the skills training, they are prepared for the Ohio Board licensing exam for Esthetics, leading to immediate employment, said Salyer.
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Tri-Rivers Career Center celebrated Outstanding Alumni at the 2016 Board Dinner held at Tri-Rivers, Wednesday, March 17, 2016. Recipients included: Adult Center Graduate Carey Rhoades and Career Center Graduates Vince Reed and Tonya Boyd.
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Carey Rhoades was the Adult Education outstanding alumnus. She was recognized for fulfilling Tri-Rivers mission of “being a responsible community member and embracing learning as a lifelong process,” Adult Director Richard George said.
Rhoades began her journey at Tri-Rivers in 2005 in the public safety services program, where she became a certified emergency medical technician, George said. At the same time, she was pursuing her studies to become a nurse. In 2006 she completed the practical nursing program and passed a practical nurse exam on her first attempt.
However, George said Rhoades had a desire to continue to advance in her field. In 2009, she earned her license as a registered nurse. Rhoades is now the director of the Orchard Park Facility in Bucyrus.
Tonya Boyd graduated from Tri-Rivers Career Center in 1993 in the accounting computer technology program.
“While a high school student, she was named the Outstanding Senior of the Year. She excelled in contests, was active in clubs and always brightened the hallways with her smile and energy,” said Larry Hickman, chief instructional officer for Tri-Rivers.
Boyd attributes her success to vocational education, or Career Tech as it is now called. “The Career Passport I earned at Tri-Rivers laid the foundation for my future,” she said.
Boyd continued her education at Marion Technical College, where she earned an associate of applied business degree. She then obtained her business management degree from the Mount Vernon Nazarene University and eventually her Ohio treasurer’s license.
She served as assistant treasurer for River Valley Local Schools and the Cardington Local School District. In July 2015, she accepted the position of treasurer for the Crestline Exempted Village School District.
Vince Reed is a 1987 graduate of the marketing program.
“Vince has excelled in his field by consistently being a confident presence in business settings,” Speelman said. “He has worked in customer messaging, sales leadership and market development.
Through the years, he has worked for companies such as Xerox, ACCO Brands Corp, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Waste Management, Healthspot and currently he is living and working in Marion for HPM North America.”
Reed is a dynamic individual who earns lasting relationships based on mutual respect, Speelman said. “He utilizes those relationships to drive revenue through a multitude of sales channels,” he said. “He also gives back by working with youth at our Juvenile Detention Center and Rushmore Academy.
Engineering Technologies student at RAMTEC. Her goal is to work for Honda.
Tri-Rivers isn’t like a typical high school; that’s the best part about it. My program challenges me on a daily basis through various types of learning styles. I wake up every day excited to learn more about engineering and machining. I feel that it will help me in my future career. But I have to say my favorite part of Tri-Rivers is how passionate everyone is about their programs and future careers.
Derek Johnson
Derek, is a graduate of Tri-Rivers Engineering. A graduate of Tri-Rivers/Marion Technical College Engineering. He also received a BS in Mechanical Engineering form The Ohio State University. He is currently the Engineering Coordinator for FT Precision in Fredericktown, Ohio. He lives in Marion. Several of FT Precisions employees have trained in Tri-Rivers RAMTEC. Here’s what Derek had to say about the training:
“I have received only positive feedback from our personnel who attended the three training sessions in Tri-Rivers RAMTEC. From a business standpoint, we are already receiving payback from our investment due to the increased number of individuals recovering robots and eliminating downtime associated with recovery.”
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RAMTEC instructor is a finalist for national award
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News/by web editor“This is quite an honor—a well deserved honor—for Mark,” said Hickman. “We are lucky to have his talents, experience and expertise in our RAMTEC Center. This award recognizes career and technical teachers and teacher educators who have demonstrated excellence and best practices in career and technical education at the postsecondary level.”
“Mark Edington’s dedication to career-technical education shows through his passion to share his knowledge with students,” says Christine Gardner, Ohio ACTE Executive Director. “In 2013, Edington came out of retirement to teach the new Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Training Program at Tri Rivers Career Center. As the only dual FANUC and Motoman-Yasakawa Certified Robotic Trainer in Ohio, he possesses unique skills that he has used to prepare his students for real-life situations.”
“Using a combination of theory and hands-on practice that he has learned throughout his career, Mr. Edington teaches students to react to real-world scenarios and cultivate problem-solving skills that will help them throughout their careers,” said Hickman. “Mr. Edington was one of the hosts of Ohio ACTE’s summer conference professional development program in 2016 and continually shares his knowledge with colleagues for the benefit of all Career Tech students.
“Over the last three years in his education career, Edington has provided 245 students with thousands of hours of training. He has been instrumental in helping to fill the skilled-labor gap, not only in his community but throughout the state, as he has provided training to instructors that will be sharing this knowledge at eight regional robotics & advanced manufacturing technology education collaborative (RAMTEC) career centers,” said Gardner. “His unique knowledge and willingness to come out of retirement to give his time to students shows his passion for career and technical education.”
The national postsecondary teacher of the year award, along with several other ACTE Excellence Awards will be announced at the ACTE Awards Banquet, a dinner and award presentation recognizing the best CTE educators in the country.
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.
(Shown above with his wife, Linda, at the Ohio ACTE Awards Ceremony)
Veterans: Nov. 11 TRCC is offering you FREE Services
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorDuring last year’s “Service for Those Who Served Day” at Tri-Rivers, Digital Media student Olivia Mueller is shown editing the portraits of Prospect resident and Veteran Jim Gaston, his wife, Nancy and their dog, Zoe.
To thank area veterans Tri-Rivers Career Center students and staff will provide complimentary services during the second annual “Services for Those Who Served Day” on Friday, November 11. “In order to plan and accommodate veterans attending the event we ask that appointments be made in advance for each of the services veterans wish to receive,” said Heather Jenkins, history instructor and one of the coordinators for the event.
Some of the services available to veterans on November 11 include:
• A Soup & Salad Bar lunch provided by our Culinary Arts students in CC Bistro—serving from 11am-12pm.
• A Wash, Wax & Vacuum vehicle service provided by our Auto technology students—vehicle drop off between 8-9am.
• Haircuts, Manicures & Pedicures provided by our Cosmetology students—appointments to begin at 12:15pm.
• Servicing lawn equipment including: Lawn mowers, Chain saws, weed eaters, Snow blowers and Power washers by our Ag & Industrial Power students—Drop off from 8-10:30am and pick up from 12-2pm.
• Pet Grooming provided by TRCC’s Veterinary Sciences program, 8:30am drop off 1pm pick-up. Pet to be groomed must be up to date on vaccinations including distemper, rabies, and bordetella.
• Portraits taken by Digital Media & Entertainment students from 9am- 2pm.
• Health check of vital signs—provided by our Health Careers Academy students from 8:30-10am and 12:30-2 pm.
• A computer safety inspection performed by our Computer Networking students from 8:30-11:30am & 12:30-2pm.
• Criminal Justice lab demonstrations for Veterans and their families about student preparation for military and or police work.
Veterans may schedule an appointment for the above services by calling Courtney Stiltner, 740-389-8522. For pet grooming please contact Veterinary Science Instructor Carrie Heimlich directly at 740-389-8565.
“Veterans have given so much for us; we want to give back,” said Jenkins.
LPN to RN grads achieve 100% passage of NCLEX
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News/by web editor2016 graduates of Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program achieved 100% passage of the NCLEX (National Council Examination)
The goal of the Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program at Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education is two-fold.
“First of all, we want our graduates to successfully obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Secondly, our students also receive education that focuses on the professional environment and current practice issues including evidence-based practice and patient experience, in order to make them successful employees for today’s health care agencies,” said Dr. Emeline Kelly, Health & Public Safety Programs Director for Tri-Rivers.
“We also place importance of continuing education by instructing our students that it is an expectation that they will obtain further education, minimally, a baccalaureate degree,” said Dr. Kelly. “Additionally, we hold our faculty and staff to a high standard, relying on current practice and innovative educational strategies.”
Dr. Kelly attributes the high passage rate to working one on one with students and offering unparalleled support for students during their training. In 2014 the program was the only RN program in Ohio to achieve a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX, in 2015 they had 95.6%. This year 100%.
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.”
FAFSA Night Thursday, Oct 20, 6pm
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorTri Rivers Career Center
Financial Aid Info & FAFSA
Completion Session
Thursday, October 20th, 2016
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ohio State University and Marion Technical College Financial Aid representatives will be speaking on college financial planning, including an overview of all potential sources of financial aid available statewide and nationally for students attending any two or four year college or university. This portion of the event is open to students from all TRCC grades and their parents or guardians.
After the conclusion of the information session, we will help seniors and their parent/s actually complete and submit the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal and State Aid (FAFSA).
Bring all of the following documents/information you may have available for you and your
parents for the FAFSA Completion session:
• 2015 Student and Parent Federal Tax Returns
• 2015 Student and Parent W2s (unless self-employed)
• A listing of any other types of untaxed income or benefits received in 2015
• Documentation from you and/or your parent’s case worker with the total amount of TANF received for 2015
• Supplemental Social Security Disability received in 2015
• The total amount of child support paid and/or received in 2015
• The total amount of Federal Work Study received in 2015 (for current college students)
• Bank statements
• Investment records
• Student and parental Social Security numbers
• FSA ID – Both the student and one parent each need to create their own Federal Student Aid username and password at www.fsaid.ed.gov at least three days prior to the event. If you are unable to do so, do not worry, we can help you complete and submit the FAFSA, and you will just need to sign the FAFSA with your FSA IDs later. This will be explained at the workshop.
For More Information, Contact:
Sherrie Dunn:
Allisun Kelbley:
Mfg Day at TRCC RAMTEC Thursday, Oct. 13
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorTri-Rivers RAMTEC is hosting an event to celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 13, 9am to 4pm, including a facility tour, a VEX Robotics Competition, and for the first time, an industrial robotics contest. Ritch Ramey, Engineering Coordinator for RAMTEC, said, “Students are thirsting for more real-world robotics applications experience.” He hopes the industrial robotics contest will become a national competition.
The event, sponsored by the PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education), Honda Foundation, FANUC and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, in coordination with Robotic Industries Association (ria), Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Inc, National Robotics Challenge, (NRC), REC Foundation and RAMTEC Vex Robotics League, is open to the public.
“We are encouraging area high school students, college students, adults and regional manufacturing technicians to attend,” said Ritch Ramey. “Our goal is to draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide.
“Over the next decade, it is estimated that nearly 3.5 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be needed and 2 million of those jobs are expected to go unfilled due to manufacturers’ inability to find talent with the required skills,” said Ramey. “These numbers dramatically underscore the importance of introducing as many people as possible to the significant role played by manufacturing in Ohio and the entire nation.”
Manufacturing Day will show students how math, science, engineering and problem solving tie into real-world applications,” said Ramey. “They will see this and experience the relationship between STEM and manufacturing and what types of careers are available in the manufacturing field.
Exhibits and demonstrations will include: FANUC Robotics Industrial Robotics Contest, Motoman Robotics Industrial Robotics contest, Vex Starstruck contest, Fastech MasterCAM , Sandvik Tools, Lincoln Technical College, Honda, Universal Robotics, Miller Augmented Welder, National Guard Mobile trailer, Robotics Educational Contest Foundation (RECF), Lincoln Electric Welding, Parker Hydraulics, Allen-Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi PLC and Omron PLC.
RAMTEC was created to provide a technically trained, highly skilled workforce to promote the creation and expansion of business and industry through robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies. To learn more about the Manufacturing Day at RAMTEC or the high school and adult training at RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) visit ramtecohio.com or connect with Ramey at or 740-360-8156.
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC is located on the Center Campus, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, OH 43302.
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High School students prepare for industrial certification by learning how to use robot programming software both in the virtual world and hands-on with an industrial robot.
Skin Care & Construction new for 2017-18
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorThe new enhanced Construction Trades Academy will prepare a student for a fulfilling career and promising future in numerous construction trades.
Tri-Rivers is adding 2 new programs next year—Construction Trades Academy and Esthetics (Skin Care)
The Construction Trades Academy is an enhanced multi-trade construction two-year program. It will concentrate on construction and related careers such as roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, masonry, interior finishing, estimating, blueprint reading, and framing.
During the first year, students will master the basics by working on individual and group projects, according to Larry Hickman, chief instructional officer. “The second year students will work in teams building two tiny houses with electrical and plumbing included,” said Hickman. “The students will then become trade specific in their specialization for the project—the plumber, the electrician, the framer, the finisher, the mason, the dry waller, the painter, etc.”
Skin Care is a growing career field. This one-year program is open to juniors and seniors.
The second program is Esthetics (Skin Care). This program is a one-year program open to juniors and seniors. If taken the junior year, a student could opt to take another program at Tri-Rivers their senior year.
Estheticians are responsible for maintaining the health and well-being of clients’ skin by utilizing a number of skin treatments.
“This is an exciting program that many students have asked about,” said Instructor Becky Salyer. “Students will learn to cleanse, wax, moisturize and apply makeup to enhance a person’s overall appearance. Estheticians are also taught to identify the warning signs of numerous medical conditions.”
Once they complete the skills training, they are prepared for the Ohio Board licensing exam for Esthetics, leading to immediate employment, said Salyer.
Robotics Industries Association features Tri-Rivers RAMTEC
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorOutstanding 2016 Alumni Awards
/in High School News, outstanding alumni/by web editorTri-Rivers Career Center celebrated Outstanding Alumni at the 2016 Board Dinner held at Tri-Rivers, Wednesday, March 17, 2016. Recipients included: Adult Center Graduate Carey Rhoades and Career Center Graduates Vince Reed and Tonya Boyd.
The gallery was not found!Carey Rhoades was the Adult Education outstanding alumnus. She was recognized for fulfilling Tri-Rivers mission of “being a responsible community member and embracing learning as a lifelong process,” Adult Director Richard George said.
Rhoades began her journey at Tri-Rivers in 2005 in the public safety services program, where she became a certified emergency medical technician, George said. At the same time, she was pursuing her studies to become a nurse. In 2006 she completed the practical nursing program and passed a practical nurse exam on her first attempt.
However, George said Rhoades had a desire to continue to advance in her field. In 2009, she earned her license as a registered nurse. Rhoades is now the director of the Orchard Park Facility in Bucyrus.
Tonya Boyd graduated from Tri-Rivers Career Center in 1993 in the accounting computer technology program.
“While a high school student, she was named the Outstanding Senior of the Year. She excelled in contests, was active in clubs and always brightened the hallways with her smile and energy,” said Larry Hickman, chief instructional officer for Tri-Rivers.
Boyd attributes her success to vocational education, or Career Tech as it is now called. “The Career Passport I earned at Tri-Rivers laid the foundation for my future,” she said.
Boyd continued her education at Marion Technical College, where she earned an associate of applied business degree. She then obtained her business management degree from the Mount Vernon Nazarene University and eventually her Ohio treasurer’s license.
She served as assistant treasurer for River Valley Local Schools and the Cardington Local School District. In July 2015, she accepted the position of treasurer for the Crestline Exempted Village School District.
Vince Reed is a 1987 graduate of the marketing program.
“Vince has excelled in his field by consistently being a confident presence in business settings,” Speelman said. “He has worked in customer messaging, sales leadership and market development.
Through the years, he has worked for companies such as Xerox, ACCO Brands Corp, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Waste Management, Healthspot and currently he is living and working in Marion for HPM North America.”
Reed is a dynamic individual who earns lasting relationships based on mutual respect, Speelman said. “He utilizes those relationships to drive revenue through a multitude of sales channels,” he said. “He also gives back by working with youth at our Juvenile Detention Center and Rushmore Academy.
Breanna Napper
/in Success Stories/by web editorEngineering Technologies student at RAMTEC. Her goal is to work for Honda.
Tri-Rivers isn’t like a typical high school; that’s the best part about it. My program challenges me on a daily basis through various types of learning styles. I wake up every day excited to learn more about engineering and machining. I feel that it will help me in my future career. But I have to say my favorite part of Tri-Rivers is how passionate everyone is about their programs and future careers.
Derek Johnson
/in Success Stories/by web editorDerek, is a graduate of Tri-Rivers Engineering. A graduate of Tri-Rivers/Marion Technical College Engineering. He also received a BS in Mechanical Engineering form The Ohio State University. He is currently the Engineering Coordinator for FT Precision in Fredericktown, Ohio. He lives in Marion. Several of FT Precisions employees have trained in Tri-Rivers RAMTEC. Here’s what Derek had to say about the training:
“I have received only positive feedback from our personnel who attended the three training sessions in Tri-Rivers RAMTEC. From a business standpoint, we are already receiving payback from our investment due to the increased number of individuals recovering robots and eliminating downtime associated with recovery.”