Friday, October 19, 2018

Tri Star Career Compact CBI classes would like to thank Grace Goings and Nathan Dicus from CAPT (Celina Aluminum Precision Technology) for taking the time to talk about careers and opportunities offered at CAPT. 

Grace Goings and Nathan Dicus from CAPT addressing Celina Tri Star CBI students
Grace Goings and Nathan Dicus from CAPT addressing Celina Tri Star CBI students

Celina, Ohio is the single North American location for Honda Foundry's world renowned engine and frame component manufacturing. The students asked questions about CAPT, and Grace & Nathan did an outstanding job generating a lot of interest for students. 

Celina Tri Star CBI students enjoyed Grace Goings and Nathan Dicus from CAPT
Celina Tri Star CBI students enjoyed the presentation from Grace Goings and Nathan Dicus, CAPT

On November 1st, 2018 all 67 students in Tri Star Celina's CBI class will be touring CAPT & Ferguson to get a first hand look at the companies. Thank you Grace & Nathan!!

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Reynolds Visits Celina CBI Tri Star Class

Tri Star CBI class would like to thank Reynolds & Reynolds HR personnel Marie Weitzel and Ashley Stoll for talking to the CBI and Graphic Communications students about the many different opportunities at Reynolds. 

Reynolds employees meet with Celina Tri Star CBI students
Reynolds employees meet with Celina Tri Star CBI students
Students learned about the type of workers Reynolds is looking for and the openings that are available to high school students. 

Thanks Marie and Ashley for sharing this valuable information.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

October 2018 Mercer County Business Forum at Parkway High School

Mercer County educators had the opportunity to listen to an employer forum sponsored by Tri Star at a recent in-service. 

Don Berry, Celina Tri Star CBI Instructor introduces the Business Forum during the 2018 presentation
Don Berry, Celina Tri Star CBI Instructor introduces the Business Forum during the 2018 presentation

Jill Roy from Celina Tent talks to local area teachers about her company
Jill Roy from Celina Tent talks to local area teachers about her company

Bryan from Duesway addresses the audience
Bryan from Duesway introduces his company and addresses audience questions

Jared Ebbing and the Business Panel take audience questions
Jared Ebbing and the Business Panel take audience questions

 They learned that there are many opportunities for students that do not require a 4 year college degree! 

Why not get started on a career and maybe even get your training paid for. 

John Huber from Ferguson Enterprise addressing the audience
John Huber from Ferguson Enterprise addressing the audience

Jared Ebbing, Mercer County Economic Director talking to teachers
Jared Ebbing, Mercer County Economic Director talking to teachers

Thanks to the educators and employers for the informative presentation.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Mr. Bill Martin from Mercer Savings Bank Speaks to Tri Star CBI Class

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


Bill Martin, CEO & President from Mercer Savings Bank

Mr. Martin discussed the importance of saving for the future as well as money management. 


Bill Martin visits CBI class

CBI students learn about saving, investing, annuities, bonds, CD's, budgeting and much more! This is a great class for learning post graduation skills.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Pax Machine Visits Celina Tri Star CBI Class

Pax Machine Works visits Tri Star CBI class

Tri Star CBI class would like to thank Carol Knapke and Jeff Pax from Pax Machine Works for taking the time to talk about the opportunities offered at their company. 

The company was founded in 1948 by Oscar Pax and is located on Monroe Rd. in Celina at the location in which it began. Pax Machine Works is now the premier source for high quality precision metal stamping across the globe. Pax is family oriented company that includes careers in many areas. 

Pax Machine works has partnered with Tri Star Career Compact for years to help fulfill employment needs. Thank Carol and Jeff for the valuable information you provided to our students!

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Army Sergeant Visits Tri Star CBI Students

Sergeant Walker visits Tri Star CBI Class


Tri Star CBI class would like to thank Sergeant Walker for an outstanding presentation about the Army. 

Information regarding different career fields when serving in the United States Army was presented to junior and senior CBI students.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Student Scholarships Earned Through Tri Star CBI

Nick Laffin, Jaden Braun, Matt Muter, and Nathan Bowman received scholarships through the West Central Ohio Workforce Development Initiative.

These students were eligible to receive these scholarships because they are Tri Star CBI students during 2017 - 2018.

A student won an award
Nick Laffin
Nick Laffin received the 20 Under 20 Award and he is employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Nick is also a Level 1 firefighter who earned his machine trade certificate by taking night courses.

A student won an award
Jaden Braun
Jaden Braun received a 20 Under 20 award and he is employed by Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. in Celina. Jaden earned a certificate in robotics training through the Workforce Development Initiative of West Central Ohio.

A student received a certificate.
Matt Muter
 Matt Muter attended adult welding classes at night while also attending high school. Matt received a scholarship through the West Central Ohio Workforce Development Initiative. He currently works for Celina Precision Machining.


A student received a certificate.
Nathan Bowman
Nathan Bowman earned an $800 scholarship as a junior to attend adult welding school in St. Marys. The scholarship was from the West Central Ohio Workforce Development Initiative.