Skin Care & Construction new for 2017-18
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.
