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FREE* RAMTEC Robotics Technician Training—Learn more June 27th

Explore Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Robotic Technician Training (RRTT) during the Hiring and Training Fair, Wednesday, June 27, 2pm to 6pm at RAMTEC. With funding through JobsOhio and Ohio Means Jobs, qualifying individuals selected will receive this valuable customized training FREE*. The value of the certifications is approximately $6,995. Completers of the training are guaranteed a job interview, according to Ritch Ramey, coordinator for RAMTEC.

*To be selected for the next RRTT three-week customized skills training class, July 23-August 10, 2018, individuals must first pass a background check, drug screening and assessment tests. They can learn more details at the upcoming Hiring & Training Fair June 27. RRTT Brochure

Those selected for the customized training will earn high-demand industry certifications, including:

• FANUC Robotic HTOP Robotic Training—40 hours in class training

• Yaskawa/Motoman Robotic Training—40 hours in class training

• Additional Training: Robotic Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Blue Print Reading, Safety-OSHA 10, Technical Math Review and Essential Softskills

Click here to read story on recent graduations from the pilot program—since the news release they have been hired or promoted.

Contact Holly at RAMTEC if you have questions—740-389-8590 or EMAIL

Tri-Rivers Students attend BoeBot robotics training Session

Teachers and students from  Tri-Rivers Career Center and area schools attended a BOEBot robotics programming and training session at TRECA Digital academy in Marion, Nov. 15 and 16.

Jessica Uelman Education and Training Coordinator at Parallax in Redlands California was the trainer. She taught basic robotics and PBASIC programming to 12 teachers and students. Each participant received two robots for completing the training. The training was paid for through a STEM grant from Honda of America.

Ritch Ramey, Engineering Instructor at Tri-Rivers  and STEM grant Coordinator said,“I was glad to see that so many people were willing to attend our BOEBOT robotic training session hosted by TRECA. The grant money provided by Honda of America allowed us to learn how to better teach programming to the student s of the Marion area. We were able to bring in an expert in PBASIC and use this to better operate of robots. Our students will use this knowledge to better understand the complexities of being robotic technicians. Each participant received more than $200 worth of robotic equipment and it is impossible to put a dollar figure on the programming knowledge gained.”

Vex Robotics incredible training

“VEX Robotics is an incredible way to learn basic robotic programming and manufacturing techniques. It is erector sets meet computer programming. They are simple to build and can be made and can also be used to solve complex science and mathematics problems.

Thirteen teachers met for two days this summer on August 9 and 10 to learn how to build and program robots using “Easy C” programming language. Each teacher earned more than $700 worth of robotics equipment and hardware for their school. Area students will be the big winners because of the teachers dedication to their craft.

Attending the training at held at TRECA were; John Kuzio-Elgin, Jill Eyestone-Upper Sandusky, Scott Jones, John Seibel, Jon Crothers, and Ritch Ramey  – Tri-Rivers Career Center, Mark Robinson –Harding, Drew Mosely –Bowling Green State University, Tad Douce & Ed Goodwin – River Valley, Rick Fryman – Cardington, Kurt Grunert & Kristi Matlack of North Union.

These schools all participate in the National Robotics Challenge. Vex Robotics is an integral part of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEMS) education. The Vex Robotics equipment and training was provided by Depco trainer Rob Smith and staff. They did a great job demonstrating how the software can be used to solve complex STEM project in our class rooms.

This training will help prepare the teachers to instruct programming and manufacturing concepts.  The training was provided for by the Marion Area STEM grant through TRECA and the Marion Community Foundation with a $80,000 grant Tri-Rivers Engineering Instructor Ritch Ramey was awarded to provide STEM training for area schools by Honda of America.

TRCC Tech Prep Engineering and Harding graduate Drew Mosley attended the session to learn how to student-teach robotics to his classes at Bowling Green State University. He has helped judge at the NRC the last two years and plans to use them in the class room this winter.

“This was very strenuous training. We plan on using these in our engineering program at Elgin. We know it will help prepare our Engineering students for the real world and help those that will be attending Tri-Rivers and Marion Tech better transition into their robotics classes,”
said Elgin Engineering and TRCC CAD teacher John Kuzio.

The TRCC staff will be using the robots we earned in our 1st after school Robotics Club. We plan to use these robots in our career technical labs, math and science class rooms and to enhance students education. Mr. Seibel and Mr. Crothers have extensive experience in the engineering field and have completed 8 days of Math Machine and Vex Robotics summer classes to add robotic projects to their math classes to promote hands on learning using robotics. Mr. Jones has many years experience in the machine trades field and is using Vex robotics in his Manufacturing Transition program.

You can find out more information on the vexrobotics.com website.