This week the students and staff have been celebrating Counselor Appreciation Week. In recognition for all Mr. Vahle does for the students at TRCC, they wrote him messages about how much he is appreciated. Since we transitioned to the new career center, Mr. Vahle continues to be best career counselor TRCC has ever had!
Students in the EMT program recently participated in an Emergency Preparedness Drill at Silver Dollar City. The students served as care providers and mock patients.
Students in the Early Education Careers program researched different educational theorists and how they significantly impacted the understanding of child development by providing frameworks to explain how children learn and develop at different stages. EEC students have also been learning about guiding behavior and social competence by focusing on the importance of feelings and the individual needs by practicing reading books to other classmates.
It was amazing watching the excitement on the faces of over 80 students from Hollister High School who were able to get a sample of all TRCC has to offer in our 13 programs of study designed to prepare students for college, career and life.
Students in the Culinary Arts program have been working on a legume and pasta unit. They made delicious homemade pasta and had an old-fashioned chili cook off.
This morning we had the privilege of having students from Blue Eye High School explore all of our programs of study designed to prepare students for college, career, and life.
This afternoon sophomores from Galena High School toured all 13 programs of study and were able to experience first hand why Table Rock Career Center is “The Rock careers are built upon.”
We had a great time visiting with almost 100 sophomores from Forsyth High School about the 13 great programs of study TRCC offers that are designed to prepare today's students for tomorrow through quality career and technical education.
Zac Atkinson from Reeds Spring High School and other students from the Construction program have been hard at work wiring up the main electrical panel in preparation for installing the drywall for the house they are building which is scheduled to be completed by the end of the semester.
Students in the Collision Repair program have been hard at work prepping the bed of this 1991 Ford 250 for painting.
Students in the Computer Technology program recently overhauled Chromebooks that are now being used in the Auto Technology shop for researching and ordering parts.
It was awesome having over 100 Branson High School students tour TRCC exploring all 13 programs of study designed to prepare students for career and life.
It's great things are returning to normal in Auto Technology I after the significant transition to the new state-of-the-art facility. The students were instrumental in the successful design and organization of the new shop and classroom. During the process the students learned the importance of teamwork, safety and logistics.
Students in the Culinary Arts program recently hosted their first catering event utilizing the program's new kitchen and dining area at TRCC.
Today we spanned the tech center and brought a constant variety of games. We had the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. This was human drama of CTE competition. This was the TRCC CTE Winter Olympics! The Auto Tech I class experienced the thrill of victory by winning back-to-back TRCC CTE Afternoon Winter Olympic titles.
Though it may appear to be silly reindeer games, but the TRCC CTE Olympics are a true test of skill, perseverance and of course, pride for the program that brings home the championship hardware. Congrats to Marine Technology for being the 2024 TRCC CTE Winter Olympic Morning Champions!
Our SkillsUSA chapter completed their inaugural Pooper Troopers of the Ozarks Diaper Drive on 11/24. They recently delivered over 11,000 diapers to Pregnancy Lifeline in Branson West. Thanks to the Harter House locations in Nixa, Hollister, Kimberling City, and Shell Knob for partnering with our students-led organization.
Thanks to Dylan Jones and Zech Honey from Hollister High School and Ashton Little and Dalton Brevell from Blue Eye High School who were a tremendous help during the campaign.
Now that the Marine Technology program has officially moved into their new classroom/lab, the students have been hard at work servicing boats and other small engines.
Students in the Healthcare Careers program have been hard at work mastering the skills needed when they complete the practicum portion of their training at Shepherd of the Hills Living Center next semester. Upon completion of this program of study, student's have an opportunity to earn his/her CNA license.
Our SkillsUSA chapter in partnership with The Pooper Troopers of the Ozarks and Harter House locations in Nixa, Hollister, Shell Knob, and Kimberling City collected over 11,000 diapers in support of Pregnancy Lifeline in Branson West.
