RAMTEC Grand Opening—Believe in the Future

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RAMTEC the first training facility of its kind in the State of Ohio had its grand opening Thursday, September 19. The Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative is located on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus.

Historically, career centers, technical colleges, and four-year colleges have provided parts of the answer. Now, however, through the collaboration of Tri-Rivers Career Center, Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion, the Marion Area has the opportunity to offer the whole solution by partnering directly with business and industry to provide industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing skills/industrial certifications throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

The three schools, in partnership with companies like Honda of America, FANUC Robotics, FANUC CNC, Lincoln Electric and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, have combined forces to make RAMTEC a reality.

“We truly believe manufacturing is alive and well in Ohio and we are involving all types of advanced automation,” said Charles Speelman, Superintendent for Tri-Rivers. “The need for RAMTEC is now.”

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Marion  Star Story on Grand Opening

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Speakers for the Grand Opening Business Summit
• Charles Speelman, Tri-Rivers Superintendent
• Jan Gansheimer, Senior Manager, Honda of America
• Dennis Budkowski, Vice President, Instructional Services, Marion Technical College
• Dr. Bishun Pandey, Associate Dean, The Ohio State University, Marion
• Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer
• Representative Mark Romanchuk, District 2
• Representative Dorothy Pelanda, District 86
• Representative Jeff McClain, District 87
• Ohio Senator Dave Burke, District 26
• U.S. Senator Rob Portman, represented by Stephen White
• Sandra Brasington, Western Ohio Regional Liaison, Office of Gov. John Kasich
• Thomas Gunlock, Vice President, State School Board
• Steve Gratz, Director of Career Technical Education – ODE
• Dr. Richard Ross, State of Ohio School Superintendent

Pillars of the Past
The visionaries whose perseverance brought Robotics to Marion:
Carol Bebout
Don Bender
Ed Cackler
Tad Douce
Rick Fryman
Ed Goodwin
Dave Gorenflo
Wendell HallRoger Johnson
John Kuzio
Ritch Ramey
Rob Smith
Brad Pottkotter
Mark Robinson
Keith Wanner
Larry Wood

Contributing Businesses
Honda of America
Glen-Gery Brick
Nucor Marion Steel
FANUC Robotics
FANUC CNC
Yaskawa Motoman Robotics
Lincoln Electric
Buckeye Education Systems
Houser Racing
ISTOHIO

legacy wall

Thanks to Area Historical Societies & Historians for sharing their
expertise and photos on the Manufacturing Legacy Wall
Randy & Sandy Winland, Marion
Mike & Linda Perry, Marion
Bill Flickinger, HPM
Mike Palm, Marion Power Shovel
Chuck Barry, Richwood
Marion County Historical Society
Gale Martin
Morrow County Historical Society
Phyllis Miller
Huber Machinery Museum
Linda Denise

Special Thanks to Project Contributors:
Tri-Rivers Board of Education Members; SHP Leading Design, Andrew Maletz, Lead Architect; Dave Wagner, Dean of Engineering, MTC; Brad Harvey; Randy Masters; John Burkhart; Ellen Messenger; Steve Badertscher, the students and staff of Tri-Rivers and the
many local contractors who worked on our project.

Appreciation to:
Debbie Curtis
Steve Earnest
Culinary Arts
Welding Program
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Program
Ambassador Club Member
Kerry Beckel
Public Safety Services
Digital Media & Entertainment
Maintenance Department
DCIM100GOPRO

RAMTEC Grand Opening Sept. 19

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Tri-Rivers Career Center cordially invites you to attend and speak at the opening ceremony for the new Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative­—RAMTEC, located on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus in Marion, Ohio.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2013.  The Ribbon Cutting is at 4:30pm, followed by tours through 6:30pm.

RAMTEC will be the first training facility of its kind in the State of Ohio.  High school and adult students will have access to an industrial training center that provides numerous industrial certifications including robotics, robotic welding, and CNC operation across all major platforms while working towards academic degree obtainment.  RAMTEC will provide industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing skills training in partnership with the businesses and industries throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

Historically, career centers, technical colleges, and four-year colleges have provided parts of the answer. Now, however, through the collaboration of Tri-Rivers Career Center, Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion, the Marion area has the opportunity to offer the whole solution by partnering directly with business and industry to provide the critical proven industrial training and apprenticeship programs collaboratively.

The three schools, in partnership with companies like Honda, Fanuc Robotics, Lincoln Electric and Motoman Corporation, have combined forces to make RAMTEC a reality.  Our goal is to move at the speed of business and meet the training needs of manufacturers in Central Ohio.

On September 19, 2013, we are inviting our business partners and collaborators, local and state government and educational representatives, as well as the general public and media.  There will be a business summit prior to the Grand Opening at 4:30 p.m. The partnerships and collaborations that we have formed are going to make a lasting impact.  We truly believe manufacturing is alive and well in Ohio and we are involving all types of advanced automation in the form of robotics, computer-aided machinery and technology to improve products and processes.  The need for RAMTEC is now.

Tri-Rivers receives $200,000 Nursing Education Grant

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Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education & Career Center was awarded a $200,000 Nursing Education Grant to be used to increase nursing student enrollment capacity. The plan the Nursing Department submitted for the grant includes implementation of a Success Center, expansion of Student Support Services, providing academic support to currently enrolled students and assistance to students applying to the program to be able to meet the admission requirements. This year the Practical Nursing program received 102 applicants with 40 students not meeting program requirements. The grant will help provide assistance to students not meeting requirements.

The vision of the Success Center is to foster a learner-centered experience for nursing students’ success by serving as a resource for academic and psychomotor skills support with a diverse environment that is respectful, nurturing and challenging. The Success Center will provide students the opportunities for success through progressive strategies and technology.

Available Services will include: Classroom+Plus Tutoring program; Gate Way Program for exam preparation/remediation; Back on Track Program (Academic Recovery); Reading Assessment and Assistance; Tech Time, Keep your PsychoMOTOR Running and U-Turn Program.

This grant is for two years beginning 2013-14 school year and continuing through 2014-15. Grand funding will be used to purchase skills lab training equipment, non-equipment educational and training resources, to fund faculty to provide staffing, tutoring and support of the Success Center. Funding is provided by the Ohio Board of Nursing’s Nurse Education Grant Program and is part of their effort to address the nursing shortage with the State of Ohio by supporting Nurse Education programs in their efforts to increase enrollment capacity of nursing students and nursing educators.

Upcoming: RAMTEC Grand Opening

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Tri-Rivers Career Center cordially invites you to attend the grand opening/ribbon cutting  for the new Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative­—RAMTEC, located on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus in Marion, Ohio.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 4:30pm with tours following. RAMTEC will be the first training facility of its kind in the State of Ohio.  High school and adult students will have access to an industrial training center that provides numerous industrial certifications including robotics, robotic welding, and CNC operation across all major platforms while working towards academic degree obtainment.  RAMTEC will provide industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing skills training in partnership with the businesses and industries throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

Historically, career centers, technical colleges, and four-year colleges have provided parts of the answer. Now, however, through the collaboration of Tri-Rivers Career Center, Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion, the Marion area has the opportunity to offer the whole solution by partnering directly with business and industry to provide the critical proven industrial training and apprenticeship programs collaboratively.

The three schools, in partnership with companies like Honda, Fanuc Robotics, Lincoln Electric and Motoman Corporation, have combined forces to make RAMTEC a reality.  Our goal is to move at the speed of business and meet the training needs of manufacturers in Central Ohio.

On September 19, 2013, we are inviting our business partners and collaborators, local and state government and educational representatives, as well as the general public and media.  The partnerships and collaborations that we have formed are going to make a lasting impact.  We truly believe manufacturing is alive and well in Ohio and we are involving all types of advanced automation in the form of robotics, computer-aided machinery and technology to improve products and processes.  The need for RAMTEC is now.

New Online Classes

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Tri-Rivers Center For Adult Education is now offering a wide range of highly interactive, personal enrichment courses that you can take entirely over the Internet.

Through a partnership with ed2go, you can develop new skills and knowledge in order to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you, said Richard George, Adult Director.

Comprehensive six-week online courses start monthly—you can work anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. Each high-quality course includes comprehensive lessons, quizzes, and a discussion area. Instructors facilitate every course—pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback and facilitating discussions.

Topics range from Languages, to Accounting, to Computer Programming, to Photoshop, to effective Job Searching.

Tri-Rivers Center For Adult Education is excited to offer this catalog, which provides the most convenient, affordable, and accessible career training programs around.

Ready to explore our catalog?

Ready to explore our catalog?
Click: www.ed2go.com/tririvers

 

TRFL Banquet 2013

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Tri-Rivers Future Leaders have successful year

The sophomore students and staff involved in TRFL—Tri-Rivers Future Leaders—can be proud. What an awesome year of giving back to the community, competing in contests and learning leadership skills.

TRFL Liaison Mrs. Salyer presents  with Schweinfurth with an award.

Marlene Ike, speaker for the evening, has worked with students from Alaska to Florida, preparing young people for leadership by teaching them how to recognize their talents, grow their skills and work toward their goals.

TRFL’s busy year included:
• Leadership Camp at Recreations Unlimited
• Participating in Santa’s Lil Shoppe
• Sponsored two foster children from Morrow County during holidays
• Rang the bell for Salvation Army
• Participated in the first annual “Above and Beyond Day” where students donated their time and energy to Recreational Unlimited and the Richwood Fairgrounds where they painted, repaired fences and weeded flower beds.

Officer team members recognized:
Parliamentarian-Stacy Persinger; Reporter-Dustin Blevins; Treasurer-Justen Easterday; Secretary-Isaiah Cox;  Vice President-Tiffany Shirk;  President-Brittany Somerlot.

Congrats to all involved. A special thank you to Mrs. Salyer, the TRFL Liaison. Their slogan this year was “Above and Beyond.” They certainly lived up to that. Keep it going!!

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Team Cuisine 2013 Cooks Camp Grads

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Congratulations to the 2013 Team Cuisine Cooks Camp Graduates.

Team Cuisine Cooks Camp is a summer opportunity for culinary students in the State of Ohio. This year camp was held on  July 17-20

Tri-Rivers Team Cuisine 2013:

Megan Albright, Brandi Alderman, Heather Dougherty, Dan Douglas, Jordyn Dye, Marisa Francis, Alyssa Gilliam, Mikayla Goings, Ainslie Hawthorn, Kathryn Hite, Hailey Lape, Marcus Lay, Ronieka Lynch, Ashely Meighen, Tracy Rhoades, Sierra Robinson, Lexy Rupp, Becky Salyer, Patricia Schultheisz, Daisha Tisdale.

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PN and LPN to RN Graduation 2013

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 The 2013 Tri-Rivers School of Practical Nursing and Tri-Rivers School of Nursing LPN to RN Diploma Program graduation was held June 14 at 7:30pm at the historic Palace Theatre in Downtown Marion.

Graduates of the LPN to RN program included: Goldie Bradley, perfect attendance; Julie Brown, perfect attendance; Kristi Coleman, Lisa Drollinger, Billie Fields-Bair, perfect attendance, honors and Dr. Judith Ryan Higel Award; Angela High, Heather Hoffman, perfect attendance; Tiffany Jackson; Allison Jones, perfect attendance; Trina Lacey, Altie Mosley, Neema Mrisho, Heather Pfeiffer, perfect attendance; Tiffany Potter; Belinda Shuster, perfect attendance; Jeanne White, perfect attendance; Bernadette Widman and Lindsay Zigler.

Graduates of the School of Practical Nursing: Bobbie Addis; Brittany Ankrom, perfect attendance; Borgan Bilbrey; Shasta Breece; Amanda Brubaker; Mindy Byrd; Christine Campbell; Cliff Constien; Ashley Crump; Sanya Davis; Amanda Dunn; Kailey Edens; Brittany Ferguson; Chelsea Fraley; Madeline Frey; Rhonda Gross, LPN; Hillary Horsley; Alexandra Hutchison; Edelisa Jackson; Heather Kern; Chelsea Kitzmiller; Kayla Kyle; Annette Martinez; Austin Metzger; Ashley Miller; Dezaray Minturn, Margaret Helen Gast Award; Karen Moffit, LPN; Emilee Mullholand; Kayley Murphy, LPN; Ashley Osborne; Debra Owens; Karen Patarozzi; Anita Price, honors; Zachary Probst; Tiffany Purcell; Emily Raypole; Taylor Richardson; Tarannie Roosa; Jamie Roth; Hayley Searls; Darrell Skaggs; Logan Stanley; Felisha Stratton; Cristy Stuckman; Ashley Summers; Amanda Thompson; Patricia Williams and Myranda Yates.

The LPN to RN student address was given by Julie Brown, Student Council President. The Evening PN student address was by Karen Moffit, Student Council President. The PN Day address was by Amanda Brubaker, Student Council President.

Special thanks to: organist, Angie Carbetta; Advisory Committee Member Ann Thomas, RN; soloist Jennifer Schaeffer, 1995 PN Graduate and Twig V for the presentation of flowers.

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Patient Care Technician Graduation 2013 Congratulations

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Congratulations to the Class of 2013 Patient Care Technician Graduates
The Patient Care Technician Class of 2013 graduated on May 14 2013 , in a ceremony in the Tri-Rivers Auditorium. It was an evening of celebration for the graduates and all those who supported them—parents, husbands, family and friends.
Congratulations to all the graduates, including: Ellie Abbot, Briahna Ash, Emily Coppler, Corey Dodd, Kura Hairston, Kristy Hamilton, Breannah Harrison, Tia Haymond, Laura Hickman, Hannah Roberts, Haley Sorgen, Julie Speelman, Ashley Webb, Beverly Wortz and Chelsea Young.
Award Recipients included:
• Outstanding EKG—Beverly Wortz
• Home Health—Julie Speelman
• Phlebotomy—Kristy Hamilton
• Outstanding Coder—Beverly Wortz
• Clinical Rotations—Tia Haymond and Haley Sorgen
• Peer Awards—Laura Hickman
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Celebration of Industrial Maintenance

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The 2013 Industrial Maintenance graduation was held in the Tri-Rivers Auditorium, Friday evening, May 17.

Graduates of the program included: Nicholas Bell, Cody Canterbury, Payton Conrad, Gregory Dowell, Nicholas Fox, Jeff Gilmore, Tildon Gullet, Bryan McKinley and David Randall Watts. Watts and Bell received Perfect Attendance awards. All graduates had to have a 90 percent or more attendance rate to graduate.

“This class was all about attitude, ambition and attendance,” said Ted Davis, coordinator for the program. “They each earned numerous industrial certifications.”

The celebration was not just for graduates, but equally for those of you who have supported them, said Davis.

Adult Director Richard George congratulated the graduates and explained the importance of the Career Passport each graduate received. The document contains their job credentials, transcripts, industrial certifications and more.

Graduates of the program included:
Nicholas Bell, Cody Canterbury, Payton Conrad, Gregory Dowell, Nicholas Fox, Jeff Gilmore, Tildon Gullet, Bryan McKinley and David Randall Watts.

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