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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.

View A-Z Program List

Workforce Training & Professional Development

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.

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Say Yes Scholar Program Overview

Say Yes to Education Cleveland is a scholarship for Cleveland Metropolitan School District Students that meet certain criteria. This scholarship aims to "close the gap" on tuition costs, enabling more students to take advantage of post-secondary education.

The Say Yes experience at Tri-C provides wrap-around services to ensure the success of each Say Yes Scholar. Benefits include:

  • One-on-one Coaching
  • Priority (Early) Registration
  • FAFSA Assistance
  • Say Yes Campus Events
  • Tri-C Say Yes Scholarship (up to $1,000)

Note: Cuyahoga Community College does not determine eligibility for the Say Yes to Education Scholarship. Visit the Say Yes website to explore eligibility.

Say Yes Scholar Program Eligibility

To participate as a Say Yes Scholar at Tri-C, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Eligible for the Say Yes to Education Cleveland Scholarship
  • CMSD Graduate (2019 or after)
  • Full time enrollment status (12 credits or more per term)
  • Eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each term
  • Participation in Say Yes sponsored programming and coaching

Say Yes Tutoring

Tutoring is exclusively for Say Yes Scholars.

Math Tutoring at Metropolitan Campus

IN-PERSON math tutoring will be on Mondays 12-2 p.m. (Western Campus) and Wednesdays 12-2 p.m. (Metro Campus)

  • If you cannot attend at these times, you can schedule a one-on-one with tutor Marquan Jones. Click to schedule. 
  • Contact Marquan Jones directly at mdjones@gmail.com or 614-599-6559. Please identify yourself as a Say Yes Scholar.

Technology & Financial Resources

Technology Access: If you are in need of technology (laptop, Wi-Fi, etc.) resources to be able to fully participate in online classes, please contact your Say Yes coach via email, phone call or text.

Tri-C Financial Resources: Resources beyond the Say Yes Scholarship are available to you. Visit Tri-C's financial resource page to find out more.

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Say Yes Coaching Team

Have questions or want to be connected with a coach? Call 216-987-3256 or email the Say Yes Staff.

De'Antae Ware, Director
MSS 207
deantae.ware@tri-c.edu


Sherri Parks, Metropolitan Campus Coach
MSS 205
sherri.parks@tri-c.edu


Shanese Moore, Eastern/Metropolitan Campus Coach
MSS 206/ESS 1221
shanese.moore@tri-c.edu


Alicia Jordan, Western Campus Coach
WSS G214
alicia.jordan@tri-c.edu


Janella Blanchard, Western Campus Coach
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janella.blanchard@tri-c.edu

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