Matt is a 2017 from the Electrical Wiring Technology Shop!
He furthered his education through an apprentice program for electrical. He is currently a licensed Journeyman Electrician in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. He has worked for Professional Electrical Contractors since 2016 before he started his senior year at Tri-County.
Matt says his favorite memory from high school would have to be all the games such as Family Feud, Jeopardy, Kahoot, etc. that his Electrical shop teachers, Mr. McKeown and Mr. Sprague created to help the class learn the electrical code. It was so much fun and got really competitive.
His high school experience influenced his career path since his freshman year. He says it all started during the Freshmen Exploratory experience. He originally came to Tri-County dead set on being in CIS but as he finished exploring nine shops he realized he liked working with his hands and building things. He started in HVAC his freshman year but decided it just wasn’t working so he switched to Electrical starting sophomore year and says it’s the best decision he’s made.
One project that had a major impact on him was the traffic light project he did his junior year. The shop managed to get a hold of the programming system for the traffic light that’s on a cart. Matt was picked to wire it up to a motion sensor and figure out how to program it. It’s still used in the shop to this day!
The skills and knowledge he gained at Tri-County helped him learn the basics of electrical wiring and helped him get enough hours to count as a second year apprentice right out of high school! This helped him to get his electrical license earlier than most!
Matt’s advice to current high school students: “Don’t stress too hard and enjoy school while it lasts. These are your final years you get to see friends and make lifelong friendships before life takes over.”
#WorkHardTodayCounts
📚 Monday Hustle in the Vocational Shops! 🔧✨
The energy is electric as our vocational shops buzz with activity today! 💥 From engineering design testing to culinary creations, our talented students are hard at work honing their craft and mastering new skills. 💇♂️👩🍳
It's a dynamic blend of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Here's to another productive week ahead! 🚀
#VocationalSchools #HandsOnLearning #FuturePros #MondayMotivation #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎉 Class of 2014 Reunion Recap! 🎉
This past Saturday, we welcomed back the Class of 2014 for an unforgettable reunion here at Tri-County! It was a night full of laughter, nostalgia, and reconnection.
🌟 We celebrated old friendships while strolling down memory lane. It was amazing to see how far everyone has come and to share our journeys since graduation.
#Classof2014 #Reunion #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎓📚 Calling all grade 9 students and parents! 📚🎓 Join us at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School for an informative and engaging Grade 9 Information Night! 🌟✨ Visit our dynamic programs, meet our passionate teachers, and ask questions! 💡🔧👩🏫 THIS WEDNESDAY, December 4, 2024 from 4:00 - 5:30PM. CURRENT TC GRADE 9 STUDENTS and their Parents/Guardians Only! See you there!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂🦃
Our math department is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with some exciting activities! In Mr. Cadoret's class, students are diving into linear functions, making math as sweet as pumpkin pie. 🥧📐
Meanwhile, Mrs. Jones' class is turning up the heat with a fun Problem Elimination Game, where students tackle math challenges faster than you can say "leftover turkey sandwiches." 🥪🔢
Wishing all our students and their families a wonderful Thanksgiving break! 📚✨ #ThanksgivingMath #LearningIsFun #LinearFunctions #ProblemElimination #MathIsLife #WorkHardTodayCounts
Students in LPS, Early Ed and Health Careers were treated to a talk from Jill Fearons, the founder of the Friends of Jack Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to protecting children’s mental health and well-being along with their physical health while undergoing treatment. Ms. Fearons shared the story of her son, Jack, who survived (and is thriving) against the odds when he was hospitalized as a young boy. The gratitude she feels is what drives her to tirelessly provide for others by fundraising to support countless programs in hospitals across New England. She introduced many students to the career of "child life specialist," which she credits with making her family members' lives easier during their very difficult journey.
The TC students were nothing short of inspired and will be spending some time tomorrow helping Jill with a top secret 🎅🏻 project to support some students in New Bedford in the coming weeks!
Click here to read more about the Friends of Jack Foundation:
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🌟The Tri-County SkillsUSA officers and ambassadors attended the 51st SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference in Marlboro this Sunday and Monday. Here, the Tri-County officer team developed their leadership, workplace, teamwork, networking and service skills. After dedicated preparation, many of the team earned the coveted leadership award. Among those earning their SkillsUSA leader awards are seniors Tyler Bellavance and Ava Membreno; Juniors Sophie Anderson, Nourhane Elouannasse, Ananya Srinivas, and Kyleigh Weddeke; Sophomore Tony White; and Freshman Nylanie Moore.
Each student was part of a team from schools from across Massachusetts where they worked on projects to hone their technical, personal and workplace skills, in addition to community service. The following students earned medals for their performance in their competition:
In the Category of Personal Skills - Poster Design, sophomore Aidan Forrester earned a bronze medal and freshman Rikayla Wright earned a silver medal. In his Personal Skills presentation, senior Tyler Bellance earned a bronze medal.
In Workplace Skills, junior Nourhane Elouanasse earned a silver medal in her presentation and a bronze medal in her poster design. Additionally, Nourhane earned a special award for earning a perfect score on her SkillsUSA Leader Exam.
In Community Service, senior Ava Membreno earned gold medals in her service presentation and her service video.
And finally, Engineering teacher, Ms. Batt earned a gold medal in her presentation about her commercial roofing project.
Ms. Batt and Mrs. DePasquale want to thank the officer team for trying their hardest and making this year's Fall Leadership Conference one of the best!🌟
#WorkHardTodayCounts
👨💻 Inspiring Alumni Visit! 👨💻
CIS had a special guest today! One of our own alumni, Gabriel Corey, Class of 2022-CIS, now a Cyber Security Major at Assumption University, returned to share his journey and insights with our senior CIS students. 🎓✨
His talk opened eyes to the exciting opportunities in the Cyber Security field and gave valuable advice about navigating college life. It's always incredible to see our former students giving back and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. 🚀🔒
#AlumniSuccess #CyberSecurity #AssumptionUniversity #CIS #FutureTechLeaders #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎅 Join Our Santa Foundation Drive! 🎅
It's that time of year again, and we need your help to spread some holiday cheer! Our Student Council is collecting donations for our annual Santa Foundation Drive and would love for our amazing community to get involved. 🎄❤️
📍 Drop off your donations in the school lobby and help make the season brighter for those in need.
Every little bit counts, and your generosity will go a long way in making the holidays special for everyone. Thank you for your support!
#SantaFoundationDrive #HolidayGiving #CommunitySupport #SpreadJoy #HolidaySpirit
SIGNED!! More of our talented and hardworking students are stepping into the real world with incredible opportunities! Local companies are hiring our skilled students for co-op jobs, giving them the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience while still in school. 💼✨
Are you an employer interested in joining this fantastic initiative? We’d love to partner with you to create even more success stories. Reach out to us to learn how you can become a co-op employer and help shape the future of these promising young professionals. Contact School To Career Director - Freya Messias at messias@tri-county.us!
#WorkHardTodayCounts
🍁 **Gratitude in Action!** 🍁
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Maneri's Positive Psychology and English classes for arranging a heartwarming "What I am Grateful For" event! 🌟 During lunches, our students shared what they are thankful for, filling our school with positive vibes and gratitude.
This event is a wonderful way to head into the Thanksgiving holiday break, reminding us all to appreciate the little things in life. 🦃❤️
#Thankful #Gratitude #HappinessAndPositivity #Thanksgiving #SchoolSpirit
🌟 Alumni All-Star: Bobby Evers! 🌟
Meet Bobby Evers, a proud 2013 graduate of our Culinary Arts Program! After graduating, Bobby started working at the Rome Restaurant in Franklin and has been a key player there for over 10 years. As a talented cook and a cheesecake connoisseur, Bobby crafts all the specialty cheesecakes and desserts for the Rome. His creativity shines with a new cheesecake flavor each week. 🍰✨
Bobby's dedication and pride in his work make him an integral part of what makes the Rome Restaurant exceptional. Plus, you can also find him cooking at Teddy Gallagher's. Be sure to stop by and try one of his amazing creations!
Bobby's favorite memories from high school were spending time in his culinary shop and participating in sports at Tri-County. He was team manager for the Basketball and Football teams, and loved playing Baseball and running Cross Country!
He says if it wasn't for Culinary Arts, he wouldn't have found his passion for the Restaurant Industry and Cooking! In Culinary, he learned many of the skills needed to succeed in the restaurant industry and was able to start a job immediately out of high-school with a solid skill set.!
Bobby's advice to current students: "Enjoy it while it lasts! Life goes by fast."
#AlumniAllStar #CulinaryArts #CheesecakeMaster #WorkHardTodayCounts
🌿🔬 Environmental Science in Action! 🔬🌿
Our Environmental Science students are wrapping up an incredible project this trimester. They're just about done building their self-contained Eco-Columns, and what better way to model ecosystems?! 🌍✨
These innovative creations allow students to observe and understand the delicate balance within ecosystems, right in their own classroom. It's been an amazing hands-on experience, bringing textbook concepts to life! 📚💡
#WorkHardTodayCounts #EnvironmentalScience #EcoColumns #SustainableLearning #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #ClassroomEcosystems #ScienceRocks
📣🎯 Hitting the Bullseye in PE! 🎯📣
Our fabulous Physical Education courses are taking aim at fun and fitness! This Trimester, our Grade 10 students are wrapping up their NASP Archery unit, learning precision and focus with each shot. A special shoutout to Cole Nee for achieving a perfect score of 50/50! 🏹🎉
#PhysicalEducation #Archery #StudentSuccess #PEPride #NASPArchery #PerfectScore #FitnessFun #WorkHardTodayCounts
Two of our 2024 Cosmetology graduates, Abby Tranquillino and Eden Dumas, recently returned to the Cosmetology program at Tri-County to share their expertise in foilyage and blonding techniques! 🌟💇♀️ Abby is a stylist at Salon 7 in North Attleboro and Eden is a stylist at Aura Salon in Franklin!
It was an exclusive class where our students had the amazing opportunity to learn from the best. We’re so proud of our alumni and the skills they brought back to demonstrate to our current students! ✨✂️
#Cosmetology #Foilyage #Blonding #HighSchoolAlumni #HairGoals #WorkHardTodayCounts
Aimee is a 2016 graduate from our Medical Careers - now called Health Careers program! She also attended the Adult LPN program at Tri-County. Aimee has worked in the Senior Living Industry. Her jobs included Nurse, Memory Care Director, Nursing Director, and Executive Director, overseeing a 100+ bed Assisted Living Facility. She is the proud Owner/CEO of AimToCare Senior Advisors, where she assists Seniors in guidance through the healthcare system. Her company provides 24/7 Support, Care Coordination, Nursing/Cognitive Assessments, Dementia Education, and Assisted Living Guidance/Placement.
A favorite memory from high-school was connecting with her shop teachers. Mrs. Dodakian and Mrs. Guanci were guiding forces for her throughout her high-school experience and will forever be grateful for their compassion and support.
Through the Medical Careers program, she gained hands-on experience working with the elderly. Starting at 15 years old, she discovered her passion for caring for seniors, especially those with dementia. The clinical and life skills learned at Tri-County have been instrumental in advancing Aimee's career and deepening her commitment to this field.
Her high school experience caring for the elderly during clinical rotations helped her gain insight into the aging process and building personal connections, hearing their stories, learning about their families, and understanding how to communicate with individuals living with dementia impacted Aimee. This shaped her as a person and changed the way she interacts with others and views life.
Caring for people with dementia has become her true calling. Tri-County provided her the opportunity to develop these skills in real-world settings. She started her career as a CNA and Nurse before advancing into director roles. She believes that hands-on experience at the ground level is essential to delivering high-quality care and service. Today, as a business owner, she helps guide the geriatric population through the next stages of life. Without Tri-County, Aimee says she would never have discovered her passion for caring for others!
Aimee's advice to current students: "Always stay true to yourself!"
📸✨ The Carpentry Shop recently visited the Carpenters Union Training Center in Millbury, MA. One of our grade 11 students, Cathleen Odell, is the younger sister of one of our past graduates Sophia, from the class of 2018. During our tour of the Carpenters Training facility, Sophia was finishing her last apprenticeship training and is now becoming a journeyman. 🔨
Sophia took the time to say hello to all our students and shared her story about the importance of putting in the effort and hard work to succeed. She also took a moment to tell all the students that she appreciated her time at TC in the carpentry shop and offered a few pearls of wisdom. She reminded them to appreciate where they are and to do their best to pay attention.
Her sister was certainly proud of her, and it's clear that she feels the same.
#ProudMoment #CarpentersUnion #TrainingCenterVisit #StudentSuccess #Inspiration #WorkHardTodayCounts #LegacyOfExcellence #CarpentrySkills #TCStudents #WomenintheTrades
"Building Dreams Under a Rainbow Sky: Our Future Begins Here"🌈
We are thrilled to share a moment of inspiration captured at the construction site of our new school. As we lay the foundation for a brighter future, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky, symbolizing hope, progress, and endless possibilities.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #BuildingDreams #RainbowSky #FutureBeginsHere
🔧Exciting News!🔧
Our Grade 11 Plumbing students are diving into gas piping! 🚀💡 Their hands-on training is setting the foundation to become future plumbers. We're so proud of their hard work and dedication!
#PlumbingPros #WorkHardTodayCounts #GasPiping #FuturePlumbers #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess
📢Attention everyone!📢
Our amazing SkillsUSA students are raising funds through a delicious popcorn sale! 🍿🔥 From savory to sweet, we've got all your favorites. Hurry and grab a bag (or two) before the fundraiser ends this Wednesday morning at 8AM. All proceeds go towards supporting our talented students and their future projects. Thank you for your support! 🎉✨
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/7w4h6d5p
#SkillsUSA #Fundraiser #PopcornSale #SupportStudents #WorkHardTodayCounts
