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 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. 

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.

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 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

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. 

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.

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!

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. 

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!!

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. 

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!

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 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.