Whether you want to earn a degree, improve your skills, get certified, train for a new career, or explore a new hobby, you can choose from many programs and courses.
Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.
More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.
Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.
Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.
We’re thrilled to introduce the Tri-C Encore 55+ Learning Podcast, a vibrant and dynamic podcast that brings the world of Encore education to life. Each episode dives into fascinating topics that combine our unique instructors with thought-provoking ideas, exploring everything from science to history to entertainment and more.
But we’re not here to simply deliver information — our goal is to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper love of learning and, of course, Encore. Expect lively discussions, expert insights and stimulating conversations that spark your imagination and challenge the way you think.
Whether you’re a lifelong learner or just curious about our instructors, the Tri-C Encore 55+ Learning Podcast promises to make your intellectual journey as entertaining as it is enlightening. Tune in and fuel your passion for knowledge!
Check Out Our Podcast Series
Episode 29: Why Gray Matter Matters: Aging and the Brain with Mary Lou Fasko and Ted Smith
Episode 28: Tales About the British Family and the Scandals with Julie Koenig and Ted Smith
Episode 27: What Does Balance Look Like, Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually? with Rev. Gloria Channey and Ted Smith
Episode 26: Influential People in History with Avery Fromet and Ted Smith
Episode 25: Exercise in a Chair with Katie Evans and Ted Smith
Episode 24: Demystifying Technology with Linda Witkowski and Ted Smith
Episode 23: Food from Around the World with Lourdes Sanchez and Ted Smith
Episode 22: Law Enforcement in America - Walter Topp and Ted Smith
Episode 21: What is the Good Life? - Charlene Miletti and Ted Smith
Episode 20: All About AI - Gary Arnosk and Ted Smith
Episode 19: Women Who Rule - Betty Zak and Ted Smith
Episode 18: Do you have an artisitc talent? - Carol Agnew and Ted Smith
Episode 17: Gone, but Not Forgotten - Barbara Perkins and Ted Smith
Episode 16: Problem Solving in a Relaxed & Safe Environment - Susan Ungham and Ted Smith
Episode 15: The Teaching Style of Our Instructors - Bob and Diane Wido and Ted Smith
Episode 14: How Has Speaker Series Evolved - Betty Zak and Ted Smith
Episode 13: Ancient Philosophy to Modern Life - Miles Budimir and Ted Smith
Episode 12: Contemporary History - Bob Wido and Ted Smith
Episode 11: Bad Girls of the Bible - Diane Wido and Ted Smith
Episode 10: The Meaning of Our Existence - Ted Smith and Suzanne Ortiz
Episode 9: Constitution, Government and Economic Systems - Jeff Black and Ted Smith
Episode 8: Challenge Your Brain - Judith Rogers and Ted Smith
Episode 7: A New Form of Stress Release - Bonny Carroll and Ted Smith
Episode 6: The Italian Language - Maureen Huefner and Ted Smith
Episode 5: A Scientist's View of God - Joseph Kolecki and Ted Smith
Episode 4: Exploring TV Game Show History - Gerry Nemeth and Ted Smith
Episode 3: The History of Encore 55+ Learning -Fran Tomba and Ted Smith
Episode 2: Understanding Consistutional Law - Avery Fromet and Ted Smith
Episode 1: Welcome to Our Podcast - Ted Smith and Suzanne Ortiz
