Students in the Culinary Arts program have been working hard in the kitchen this semester catering multiple events. Students recently took their ServSafe Managers Certification Test. This certification is a widely recognized and required credential in the hospitality industry.
The students in the Construction program have been hard at work putting the final touches on the house they began building in 2023. From fabricating a raised flower bed, planting grass in the yard, fitting shelving in the closets and the installing the handrail on the front porch, this construction site that served as a classroom for many students will soon become a family's home.
We had the opportunity to meet an amazing group of sophomores from Bradleyville and Chadwick today. They were able to witness firsthand how TRCC is preparing today's students for tomorrow through quality career and technical education. We are looking forward to many of these students enrolling in one of our 13 programs of study next fall.
The students in Auto Technology I have mastered the intricacies of lifting many different types of cars and trucks and how each one requires careful consideration for jack placement. They have also been proven to be proficient in the use of the tire machine. The next stop on their learning journey is...BRAKES and braking systems.
Recently, students from our EMT program attended the 2025 Missouri HOSA Fall Leadership Conference in Columbia. While there, the students attended workshops related to fueling passion, stepping out of one’s comfort zone, managing conflict, and had opportunities to network with other attendees.
Representatives from Arkansas Elite Welding Academy recently visited the Welding program to promote their institution and performed demonstrations on new techniques and also reinforced skills students are currently learning. Currently there are three Arkansas Elite students who completed the welding program at TRCC.
The Taney County Ambulance District recently hosted a clinical orientation for the students in our EMT program. The students had an opportunity to visit all TCAD posts and the communication center. This experience provided invaluable insights for our students as they prepare for clinical shifts this fall. TRCC is so thankful for the partnership we have with TCAD because the experiences they provide our EMT students greatly enhances our student's opportunity to be successful in this high-demand industry.
Early Education Careers I students have been busy researching influential educational theorists, created informational presentations, and even brought their theorists to life through a fun paper-mâché project.
Early Education Careers II students have been diving deeper into the study of brain development. To better understand how the brain works, they created interactive “brain hats” that highlight the different regions of the brain and how each one functions.
Students from our Culinary Arts program recently collaborated with Chef Todd Schrade, Kimberling City Elks Lodge and Veterans of the Ozarks for a benefit dinner in support of Heartland Canines for Veterans. What a night! What a great cause!
