Saturday, May 27, 2017

Guest Speaker from Stammen Insurance Co.

Tri Star Career Based Intervention would like to thank Mr. Bill Stammen of Stammen Insurance for stopping by and discussing insurance concepts with CBI students. 


Mr. Bill Stammen of Stammen Insurance

Stammen Insurance has been in Mercer County since 1919. Mr. Stammen talked about personal, business, life and health insurance and majority of time spent on money saving tips. 


Mr. Bill Stammen of Stammen Insurance addresses the CBI class
Mr. Stammen is a great supporter of Tri Star and we thank him for taking time to speak to the CBI students!

Welding Certification Attained by CBI Student

Congratulations to Tri Star CBI student Clay Parker for recently completing a 90 hour welding course at Tri Star through West Central Ohio Workforce Development Initiative. 
Welding certificate earned by CBI student
Clay is a senior at Celina High School.
Welding certificate earned by CBI student
Congratulations Clay!

Celina Moving and Storage is a Friend to Tri Star

Tri Star Career Compact would like to highlight CBI student John Stammen and his employment with Celina Moving and Storage. 


John Stammen employed at Celina Moving and Storage

John, a senior at Celina High School, is gaining valuable work experience. 
John Stammen employed at Celina Moving and Storage
John is pictured working with his supervisor Jacob Fledderjohann. 

We appreciate local businesses like Celina Moving and Storage working with our students!

Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Park Manager Speaks to CBI Students

Tri Star CBI classes would like to thank Ohio Department of Natural Resources Park Manager Mr. David Faler for coming in today to discuss how to become a park ranger.


Ohio Department of Natural Resources Park Manager Mr. David Faler

Also discussed were appropriate skills and responsibilities that a park ranger has each day. Students asked many questions about Grand Lake St. Marys, water levels, fish in the lake and what's being done to clean the lake. 

Thanks Mr. Faler for a very interesting and informative presentation!!

ODOT Visits CBI Class

Celina Tri Star CBI students heard first hand about many opportunities that exist at the Ohio Department of Transportation. 


Ohio Department of Transportation addresses CBI class

Tri Star would like to thank Jane Meier, Louis Mertz and Joel Etgen all employees of ODOT for speaking to our CBI students and explaining what they do and many careers that are available. 
Ohio Department of Transportation addresses CBI class

Today's students have many career opportunities that don't require a four year degree! Parents, please do your homework and research!!

Tyler Ross, Entrepreneur with Hometown Co.

Tri Star Career Compact CBI student Tyler Ross, a Celina High School student, has been learning about entrepreneurship and small business start up this year and putting it to good use with first hand experience. 
Tyler is working with his parents in developed a screen print & apparel business called Hometown Co.

Tyler is working with his parents in developing a screen print & apparel business called Hometown Co. 


Tyler is working with his parents in developing a screen print & apparel business called Hometown Co.

They are currently in the startup phase and Tyler has been able to help with preparation and installation of equipment. 


Tyler is working with his parents in developing a screen print & apparel business called Hometown Co.

He also helps with preparing screens and printing shirts, but has recently started exploring the design process. 

This has been a great learning experience for Tyler in entrepreneurship and small business leadership as he studies this in CBI.

Twenty Under Twenty Award Winners, 2017

Tri Star Career Compact Students Kaylee Weadock and Junior Mejia were recognized at the Darke, Auglaize, Mercer “Twenty Under Twenty” Banquet held at Romers in St. Henry, Ohio.


Twenty Under Twenty Award Winners, 2017
20 Under 20 Winners

These outstanding students were honored for their accomplishments and for having worked collaboratively through career training and other career development activities. 

Kaylee Weadock pictured with Celina Superintendent Dr. Ken Schmiesing
Kaylee Weadock pictured with Celina Superintendent Dr. Ken Schmiesing
Kaylee Weadock with CBI Tri Star Teacher Don Berry
Kaylee Weadock with CBI Tri Star Teacher Don Berry

The purpose of this honor and initiative is to connect education and business to help secure a skilled workforce. Our region has witnessed a shortage of skilled workers and this group is working to encourage and support mentoring, part-time work, job shadowing, internships, co-op programs and other business partnerships.
Junior Mejia, winner of 20 Under 20 Award and Outstanding Performance and Positive Attitude Award
Junior Mejia, winner of 20 Under 20 Award and Outstanding Performance and Positive Attitude Award

Tri Star CBI student Junior Mejia received an Outstanding Performance and Positive Attitude award from Ferguson Enterprises in Celina. We are very proud of Junior and what he has accomplished as a Tri Star CBI student!

Kodi Schmidt at Scott Construction Co.

Tri Star Career Compact CBI student Kodi Schmidt is gaining valuable construction skills while working at Scott Construction Co. 


Kodi Schmidt at Scott Construction Co.

Keep up the great work Kodi!!

CBI Outstanding Student Award Winners, 2017

Congratulations to Tri Star CBI Outstanding Student Award winners for 2017! Mackenzie Lyle and Clay Parker (both from Celina High School) are pictured with their instructor Mr. Don Berry.


CBI Outstanding Student Award Winners, 2017

Mackenzie Lyle and Clay Parker were honored at Tri Star's Award Banquet at Romers. These outstanding students were selected based on their positive employer reviews and great work ethics!

Friday, May 26, 2017

Junior Mejia at Ferguson Distribution Center

Tri Star Career Based Intervention (CBI) student Junior Mejia is gaining valuable work experience while working at the Ferguson Distribution Center in Celina. 


Junior Mejia at Ferguson Distribution Center

In addition, Junior completed the evening adult welding program last year. Gaining skills and work experience for the future is possible for high school students through Tri Star! 

Great job, Junior! Keep up the great work!!

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Speaker Mr. Bill Martin, CEO Mercer Savings Bank

Tri Star Career Compact CBI class would like to thank Mr. Bill Martin, President & CEO from Mercer Savings Bank, for talking to students about many opportunities in the banking industry. 


Speaker Mr. Bill Martin, CEO Mercer Savings Bank

Mr. Martin also discussed the importance of saving for the future. This was great way for students to learn from a professional. CBI students have learned about investing, annuities, financial advisors, bonds, CD's, budgeting, and much more. 

Mr. Martin's discussion of these terms helped tremendously with student learning and understanding.

Thanks again to Mr. Martin and Mercer Savings Bank!

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

WSU Lake Campus Exploration Academy

Students from New Bremen, Minster, and New Knoxville learned about the soft skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.


Don Berry, CBI instructor, speaks at WSU Lake Campus Exploration AcademyScott Albers, CBI instructor speaks at Wright State University Lake Campus for Exploration Academy


Don Berry and Scott Albers, Career Based Intervention Instructors for Tri Star Career Compact, deliver a presentation about Soft Skills at Wright State University Lake Campus for Exploration Academy.