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Great News From TERC!

By Patti Brisley

Things are happening and lives are changing at TERC! Many of our community members have recently completed certificate training programs and now have been accepted into union halls of their choice! Some have graduated from the STC Construction Training Program where they receive certs in OSHA-10, Flagging, Scaffolding, and Forklift Operating while others completed a CDL and Equipment Operators class! As recognition for their hard work, dedication, and achievements, TERC would like to acknowledge the following:

Keion Whitcomb—Carpenter’s Union #276. STC graduate 2021.

Mariah Monroe— Equipment Operators Local #17. Received Heavy Equipment Operators License through BOCES in Olean, NY and CDL-A through BTTI (Buffalo-Tractor Trailer Institute).

Kiona Welch– Painters Union #4. STC graduate 2021.

Stevie Bucktooth — Painter’s Union #4. STC graduate 2021.

Ty White-Miller— Carpenter’s Union #276. STC graduate 2021.

Dayton George—Laborer’s Local #621. Received CDL B from Catt./Alleg. BOCES.

Others have received their CDL’s and are exploring occupations or have obtained or continued in their full-time employment:

Ben Miller—CDL-B from North Collins Drivers Learning School and Equipment Operators license from Catt./Alleg. BOCES in Olean

Jacob Rozler—CDL B from Erie 2 BOCES Chaut./Erie Co.

Talon Welch—CDL-A from North Collins Drivers Learning School and Equipment Operators license from Catt./Alleg. BOCES in Olean

Andrew Colburn—Heavy Equipment Operators license from Catt./Alleg. BOCES in Olean

Dana Ray —Heavy Equipment Operators License through BOCES in Olean, NY and CDL-A through BTTI (Buffalo-Tractor Trailer Institute)

Scott Case—CDL-A through Buffalo-Tractor Trailer Institute.

Not only are participants entering the trades, but TERC also has some graduates from their certification courses in the trades and n the professional field such as medical as well as occupational fields.

Chelce Finch—Tribal Human Resources Professional certification, 2022.