🎸 Strumming Through Basics with Mr. Curran! 🎶
Check out our amazing Basic Piano, Keyboarding, and Guitar class! Today, Mr. Curran's students dove into the world of guitar playing. Everyone showed such dedication and enthusiasm. We're proud of the progress they're making and excited to see their musical journeys unfold. Rock on, future guitar heroes! 🤘🎸 #MusicClass #WorkHardTodayCounts
🛠️🚀 Innovation in Action! 🚀🛠️
Our Engineering Seniors are diving into their Senior Projects with passion and creativity, designing and developing products that showcase their incredible skills and ingenuity. From conceptual sketches to fully functional prototypes, these talented students are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. ✨🔧
Each project is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the hands-on learning experience they've embraced throughout their education. We're beyond excited to see their innovative solutions come to life! 💡
#FutureEngineers #WorkHardTodayCounts
🔧💪 Crafting Excellence in the Shop! 💪🔧
Our Metal Fabrication students are hard at work, perfecting their MIG welding skills and taking their craftsmanship to the next level. From sparks flying to the clang of metal, the dedication in the shop is palpable! 🔥🔩
Not only are they honing their welding techniques, but they're also putting their skills to practical use by building new shelving units for the shop. These talented students are creating a more organized and efficient workspace, one weld at a time. ⚙️📚 We're incredibly proud of our future fabricators! 👏✨
#MetalFabrication #WeldingSkills #WorkHardTodayCounts
🍴🔥 Culinary Showdown Alert! 🔥🍴
This year's "CHOPPED" competition was our biggest yet, with 40 talented students split into 5 dynamic teams. Juniors took the lead, guiding their fresh-faced Freshman teammates to culinary victory. The twist? They had mere minutes to discover the surprise ingredients before the cooking frenzy began! 🍲🍰
In this intense battle, our student chefs whipped up two appetizers, two entrees, and two delectable desserts. A panel of judges tasted the creations in a thrilling blind taste test. But the excitement didn't stop there! 😲
Halfway through, Mr. V introduced a mystery ingredient that threw everyone for a loop… Shrimp Chips! 🍤 The teams had to cleverly incorporate this crunchy surprise into their dishes. 🧑🍳👩🍳
Swipe to see the mouth-watering dishes and the behind-the-scenes action of our culinary champions! 📸✨
#CulinaryArts #ChoppedCompetition #StudentChefs #CookingChallenge #FoodieFun #CulinaryCreativity #ShrimpChipsSurprise #WorkHardTodayCounts
✂️ Our Adult Cosmetology students are putting in the hard work to prepare for their clients! 🌟 Come experience top-notch cosmetology services, provided by our dedicated students, on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. ✨
📞 Appointments are required - Call (508)528-5400 Ext. 139 to book your spot today! #Cosmetology #StudentServices
🌟 These incredible juniors are about to embark on their co-op journeys, stepping into their chosen vocational fields. 🎉 Hands-on education is truly the best way to learn, and we couldn't be prouder of these talented individuals. Congrats to all the students starting their jobs—you're about to make your mark! 🛠️✨
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🛠️ For Sale: Custom-Built Outdoor Sheds 🛠️
Our Carpentry Program is selling 4 beautifully crafted outdoor sheds! Each shed measures 8'x12' and is perfect for your backyard storage needs. Priced at $2200 each.
Note: Pickup and delivery arrangements are the buyer's responsibility.
Interested? Contact Brian Boyd at boyd@tri-county.us for more details!
Tyler Bingham is a graduate of the Computer Information Systems program class of 2016! Since graduating from Tri-County, he has gone on to receive three degrees: Bachelor of Arts in English from Niagara University (’20) where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, a Master of Letters in Interdisciplinary with Distinction from the University of Strathclyde (’21), and a Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from Canisius University (’23). He is the Assistant Director for Recruitment and Advisement at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS). He is also an adjunct lecturer at the university level, teaching English 110 at Niagara University.
His favorite memory from TC was his participation in the CyberPatriot competitions. It stands out because he remembers having fun spending time with friends who also participated and feeling honored to have the opportunity to represent the school among some of the most talented students in the state. Tyler says it was also tremendously impactful in that he wasn’t as successful as he would’ve liked to be, and he remembers that being motivation to continue to work hard as a student. It was valuable to learn that even if you’re passionate about something, you’re not always going to succeed and that’s a normal and healthy part of your growth and development as a person. Tyler believes that Tri-County better prepared him for college and the world of work than any other place could have. Even beyond the practical experience of co-op, the vocational school calendar taught the values of time management, project management, and self-advocacy. Whether it was managing homework during shop week, or speaking up to take advantage of opportunities that came along to get closer to the material he was learning in CIS or his academic classes, Tri-County was an exceptional model for what college would be like. He continues to use the skills he acquired in CIS every single day, particularly now as he spends a significant amount of his time doing backend support for his current employer’s application software. Tyler was grateful he participated in Drama Club. Learning to get comfortable on stage with his peers, despite a natural aversion to public speaking, better prepared him for the expectations both in further schooling and in the professional world to be able to present to audiences. He is also fortunate to have been able to deploy the skills he learned from drama club at a national advising conference. Tyler says he truly uses his CIS experience every single day. Although he wears a lot of hats in his current role, one of the main pieces of his pie is working with an SQL database called Slate. He is grateful to have a basis in software like Slate from his time in CIS as it has been a direct factor in my recent promotion to Assistant Director. Beyond that, a principle he learned in CIS is integration. Something that was ingrained in himself and his peers was that it was important for a CIS professional to have a holistic understanding of computers and networks. Even if you preferred web design or programming, it was important to know and care about hardware and networking, as ultimately, for end users, their experience comes from the integration of all elements at play. He’s taken this idea to heart and carried it with him from opportunity to opportunity. One of the first things he does, whenever he starts something new, tech related or not, is to try to learn how each element of his environment contributes to the task at-hand, even if his task is just a small piece. He really thinks it helps to set his work apart. Tyler’s advice to current students: “Take advantage of opportunities outside of your education! Whether it’s doing that extra project in shop or participating in clubs or athletics, go beyond what TC requires of you. Although I think my Tri-County education was excellent, getting involved in clubs, participating in Skills, and picking up extra projects here and there gave me the confidence to really take advantage of everything college had to offer me.”
Yesterday marked the second SkillsUSA SmartStart conference! Our officer team participated in running a booth to educate freshmen state-wide on the multiple competitions that SkillsUSA has to offer for them. Along with the facilitators who joined in on making the conference a positive experience, multiple Tri-County freshmen participated in the event. Our facilitator team (Ava Membreno, Nourhane Elouannasse, Aidan Forrester and Jemma Ruiz) were recognized for their great volunteer efforts, and Nylanie Moore won the "Rising Star" award for freshmen. Congradulations to everyone for a successful conference! You can follow our SkillsUSA team on instagram: @tricounty_skillsusa
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🌟 Cosmetology welcomed back Bella Fournier, Class of 2022! She stopped by today to showcase her incredible soft blonding technique. ✨ Bella currently works at Ateilier in Wellesley, and we couldn’t be prouder of her success! 💇♀️ ✂️Keep shining, Bella! 🌟
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🥟✨ Last Friday was a day filled with flavors and family traditions! Casey White and Amy Couture from JaJu Perogies stopped by to share their beloved family recipe with our Culinary Arts students. It was an amazing hands-on demo, and our students learned the art of making these delicious perogies from scratch. A huge thank you to Casey and Amy for passing on their culinary wisdom and inspiring the next generation of chefs! 🍴👩🍳👨🍳
#JaJuPerogies #WorkHardTodayCounts
Alumni All-Star Drew Lessard! Drew is a graduate of the Computer Information Systems class of 2014! He continued his education at Johnson & Wales University where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Network Engineering. Drew is a Senior IT Systems Administrator at Stambaugh Ness, Inc.
Drew’s favorite memories from high school would have to be his time spent in the SkillsUSA and Robotics clubs. They were both able to provide a different perspective of learning within a competition setting. Additionally, being able to work a co-op job was able to give him a first look into the career field he wanted to pursue.
Drew says his high school experience influenced his career path because Tri-County provided a foundation of the career he holds today.
Drew loved the coding and presentation of the Norfolk Town Website project and all the cisco based learning projects. He is still able to call back on the foundational lessons such as the OSI model or various troubleshooting methods to assist in in day to day responsibilities.
Drew’s advice to current high school students: “Never be afraid to ask too many questions! It’s very valuable to learn from being incorrect or from mistakes. Make sure to be involved whether through sports or just gain a sense of community.”
🌟 Kickstarting the Journey: Junior Year Co-op Placements! 🌟
It's that thrilling time of the year when our junior co-op students step into the professional world! 🎉 From classrooms to offices, job sites and more, these young talents are ready to make their mark and turn dreams into reality.
To our amazing juniors: Embrace every opportunity, learn with passion, and shine brightly in your new roles. This is your moment to grow, explore, and build the future you've envisioned. We're incredibly proud of you! 💼🚀
Let's cheer them on as they embark on this exciting adventure! ✨
#JuniorCoop #NewBeginnings #WorkHardTodayCounts
🦷🔍 Hands-On Learning with Our Dental Assisting Seniors! 🔍🦷
Our Dental Assisting seniors are mastering the art of removing sutures placed after oral surgery. Since practicing on each other wasn't an option, they got creative and used chicken breasts instead! 🍗✨
Check out their impressive skills and dedication to learning!
#WorkHardTodayCounts #DentalAssisting #EducationInAction
🔬 Exciting News from Ms. Sabasowitz's Grade 9 Biology Class! 🔬🎉
Our students are diving into the fascinating world of the Cell Cycle! 🌟 They're exploring its 3 amazing phases: Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis. 🧬✨
To bring their learning to life, the students are designing incredible posters to showcase each phase in detail. 📝🖌️
#BiologyRocks #ScienceIsFun #CellCycle #BiologyClass #EducationInAction #WorkHardTodayCounts
The children enrolled in the Tri-County Children's Center celebrated their family traditions! Families were invited to share a favorite family recipe and then decorate gingerbread houses. The event was hosted by the grade 12 and 10 students enrolled in the Early Education Program. At the conclusion of the event, the Early Education students decorated gingerbread houses of their own and reflected on the successes of the day as well as any changes to be made to the event in the future. 🍬🍭🎄
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🔬 Exploring Atomic Radius with Junior Chemists! 🌟
Ms. Gould's Junior Chemistry class is diving into an exciting lab activity that involves making models of periodic trends, specifically focusing on atomic radius. 🧪
Models are especially useful when visualizing something too small to be seen. Our students are using manipulatives to create 3D models, helping them visualize the size differences of elements on the periodic table. Through this hands-on experience, they’re gaining a deeper understanding of how the radius of an atom relates to other trends and properties of elements. 🌍✨
#JuniorChemistry #AtomicRadius #ScienceLab #3DModels #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #PeriodicTable #ChemistryInAction #WorkHardTodayCounts
✨Our Computer Information Systems sophomores are diving into the hands-on world of soldering! 🔌 🖥️
From assembling hardware components to crafting intricate circuits, these new skills are lighting up their vocational shop experiences. Soldering sharpens their precision and technical know-how. whether it's building custom PCs, repairing electronic devices, or creating innovative tech solutions, the art of soldering is proving to be an invaluable asset. ⚡️✨
#CISSophomores #TechSkills #Soldering #HandsOnLearning #VocationalTraining #WorkHardTodayCounts
Alumni All-Star Shannon Zogalis! Shannon is a 2019 graduate from the Health Careers Program! After high school Shannon went to Bryant University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology and is now finishing up her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Shannon is currently the Tri-County Cheerleading Coach!
Her favorite memory from high school was being a part of the cheerleading team. She loved being able to show school spirit and compete in competitions doing the sport that she loved.
Shannon says that being in the health careers shop opened her eyes to the many opportunities for a career in healthcare and motivated her to continue in that field after high school.
Working towards getting her certified nursing assistant license was something that had a big impact on her career choice. Receiving her license and eventually working as a CNA for many years shaped her into the person she is today and encouraged her to move forward in the nursing field.
Shannon says that the skills and knowledge learned through Health Careers led her to success in both of her degrees. She felt prepared and inspired to learn when attending college classes. Continuing onto nursing school after being in Health Careers and working as a CNA, she was able to excel using the lessons learned throughout her time at Tri-County. She still looks up to her Health Careers teachers as role models and for advice!
Advice to current students: “My advice would be to enjoy every second because the years go by fast! Take all the opportunities that Tri-County offers because it will lead to success in the field you choose to go into after graduation.”
This week, as part of the AIM HI series, LPS students learned the life skill and mindfulness practice of sewing buttons. Together as a class service project, they made dozens of tissue packet keychain gifts to donate to the SAFE Coalition for their clients. SAFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the community. They work closely with community members to close gaps in their systems of care. 💚
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