LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Get ready for sparks to fly at the Rhodes State College "Battle Bot Competition.”
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Rhodes State College held its board of trustees meeting on Tuesday evening.
September 30, 2024, Press Release from Rhodes State College: LIMA, Ohio September 30, 2024 -- Rhodes State College has been awarded $130,968 in funding for the "Program and Project Support Certificate Courses for High School Students and Adults" initiative. The grant, provided for FY24, will allow the college to offer scholarships for 108 students, including high school students and adults, to pursue specialized technical training.
Our OhioMeansJobs Student Employee of the Month is Ethan Reed, a 2024 Apollo Career Center graduate who went straight from the classroom to a full-time position. Bethany Ulrick tells us more. Ethan Reed has been working at Washam Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning since June 2023. He worked part-time during his senior year at Apollo Career Center, and through his HVAC courses, he was able to graduate with four industry certifications and jump straight into a job he enjoys.
Through an apprenticeship at GROB Systems, Inc., students will have opportunities to gain skills in several areas. Our Katie Honigford spoke with one apprentice in the mechanical pathway as part of our Growing STEM series. Mechanical apprentice Cameron Hedrick found out about the opportunities at GROB Systems, Inc. the way that many aspiring mechanics and electricians in our area do, by word of mouth and getting a look while still in high school.
June 27, 2024, Press Release from OSU Extension Hardin County: Hardin County – Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year – but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies.