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.

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!!

More photos on facebook.