RAMTEC officially opens Thursday, September 19, 2013
RAMTEC officially opened Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 with
a business summit, ribbon cutting, and tours.
Releases and announcement for News Media
Quotes from Educational Partners
“This new facility, located at Tri-Rivers, will allow high school and adult students the opportunity to train on simulators and will provide real life experience practicing on industrial robots—preparing them to be the best of the best out in the field….it is a true community project.”—Tri-Rivers Superintendent Chuck Speelman.
“We are trying to increase our pipeline of skilled workers. Everyone (educational and business partners) have the same vision. We are trying to create those pathways.”—Dave Wagner, Dean of Engineering, Marion Technical College.
“Obviously manufacturing is changing quite a bit from what it used to be and we have the opportunity to change with it; see if we can be out ahead of that change and provide the labor force necessary to keep this area, and the state and the country going forward.”—Dr. Greg Rose, Dean & Director, The Ohio State University at Marion.
Robotics Center plans announced—April 11, 2012
Mark Schmid, Tech Training Administrator for Honda, speaks to educational and industrial representatives, Monday, April 9, at the Tri-Rivers Career Center.
• nbc4i.com: Robotic Training Center Will Fill Need for Workers
• Out N About Columbus on our Facebook Page
Goundbreaking Ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012
Tri-Rivers broke ground Tuesday, October 9, 2012 for the RAMTEC robotics training center located at the northwest corner of the Career Center campus. Construction is expected to take 14 weeks. Jim Trafzer Excavation began the work of clearing the topsoil as business, government and educational representatives gathered for the ceremony. Tri-Rivers Superintendent Chuck Speelman said, “This partnership is going to make a lasting impact.”
Partners break ground for RAMTEC, located at Tri-Rivers. Pictured, l-r: Gary Iams, The Ohio State University at Marion; Myra Wilson, Director Alber Center; Dave Wagner, Dean of Engineering, Marion Technical College and Chuck Speelman, Superintendent, Tri-Rivers Career Center. Photo by Bill Sinden, Marion Star.
Tri-Rivers broke ground Tuesday, October 9, 2012 for the construction of RAMTEC. business, government and educational representatives gathered for the ceremony. Photo by Bill Sinden, Marion Star.