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Tremco CPG Launches Rising Stars Program in Cleveland, OH. Expanding Nationwide Initiative

Published

2 years ago

May 27, 2024

BEACHWOOD, Ohio

,

May 24, 2024

/PRNewswire/ – Tremco CPG announces the launch of its renowned Rising Stars program in

Cleveland, OH

, in collaboration with Cleveland Heights High School. With other national locations such as

Brooklyn, NY

,

Newark, NJ

,

Boston, MA

and

Charlotte, NC

Tremco CPG is proud to launch the program in its own backyard and the two-day event marked a significant step in expanding this initiative nationwide.

With the construction trades industry facing a chronic labor shortage, Rising Stars is designed to provide hands-on education with subject-matter experts, develop diverse skillsets, increase access to resources, and foster success for emerging professionals in the industry.

Open to young people 16 to 24 years old, the program provides participants with an overview of the career opportunities in construction and skilled trades. Participants are also introduced to key industry concepts through a blend of seminars and hands-on activities, with sessions covering topics that range from building science and the impacts of climate change to indoor air-quality and mock job interviews.

“Sometimes students don’t know what they don’t know. Being able to speak to them at such a young age and introduce them to construction is a great opportunity to engage them and get them involved,” says

Laura Brockman

, Executive Vice President of Business Operations for Tremco CPG.

Rising Stars industry partners also can meet with – and recruit – these trained, eager young people looking to join the industry.

“There’s a massive shortage of workers in the sector. Rising Stars is giving students exposure to real-world work experiences and opportunities to be able to meet and work side by side with professionals in the field. Plus, it’s focused on things like the environment and sustainability, which we know are important to young people,” says

Randall McShepard

, Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief Talent Officer at RPM International Inc.

The launch event spanned two days, with top executives from Tremco CPG and RPM Inc. as well as community and school district representatives. The event started at Tremco’s Building Science Laboratory where school officials, community organizers and industry partners toured the facility and learned more about the Rising Stars program. The next day, event-goers met at Cleveland Heights High School to celebrate the official launch of the Rising Stars program in the

Cleveland

area.

“I think one of the great things about the Rising Stars program is it gives our students a foot into the door. A lot of students can be apprehensive to the unknown. By having early exposure, it breaks down barriers and builds confidence,” says

Cleveland Heights’

Administrative Principal, Dr.

Brandon Towns

.

For more information and to participate in upcoming events, contact Tremco CPG Inc.’s Marketing Communications Senior Director,

John Buckley

at

JBuckley@tremcoinc.com

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Thousands of FirstEnergy customers without power in Northeast Ohio

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10 hours ago

July 2, 2026

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Thousands of FirstEnergy customers without power in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Thousands of FirstEnergy customers are experiencing power outages during Wednesday’s excessive heat.

The majority of the outages are located in Lakewood, Berea, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township.

Check for the latest information on FirstEnergy’s power outage website by clicking here.

FirstEnergy release the following statement about the outages:

We understand how disruptive and frustrating a power outage can be — especially during a heat wave — and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience as crews work to restore service. The outages in the Olmsted Falls area were caused by a pole fire, along with an equipment issue at a nearby substation. We have restored power to about half of the customers impacted and our crews will be working around the clock to restore power to the remaining customers.

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Cleveland councilman warns of planned outages coming to city’s west side during high heat

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20 hours ago

July 1, 2026

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Cleveland councilman warns of planned outages coming to city’s west side during high heat

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland City Councilman Charles Slife warned of a planned and temporary power outage from First Energy on Wednesday afternoon amid dangerously high temperatures.

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According to the post, First Energy is working to install two new poles, one in Lakewood and one on Rocky River Drive near St. Joseph Academy.

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“This work is being done to bolster the electrical grid, which is being strained by heavy use due to high temperatures, and to avoid widespread and long-lasting outages,” the post said.

Slife emphasizes that Wednesday’s outages are temporary and intentional.

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The outages are expected to impact the northern half of Ward 15 and may last up to an hour.

Slife said he would provide more details when available.

19 News has reached out to First Energy for more information.

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Rangers capitalize on costly Guardians mistake, extend winning streak to six

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1 day ago

July 1, 2026

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Rangers capitalize on costly Guardians mistake, extend winning streak to six

Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers took advantage of a bone-headed play by Cleveland rookie outfielder Cooper Ingle on Tuesday night to beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to six games.

DeGrom (7-5) allowed a two-run homer to Kyle Manzardo in the first before turning dominant. The right-hander gave up a leadoff single in the second before retiring 18 of the next 19 batters, improving to 4-0 in June.

Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer and Josh Jung added a solo shot as the AL West-leading Rangers improved to 7-2 on their road trip.

They got a big assist in the seventh inning when Ingle, making just his second major league start in the outfield, lost track of the number of outs and tossed a live ball into the stands, allowing the Rangers to take a 3-2 lead.

With a runner at second and one out, Ingle caught a routine fly ball hit by Rangers left fielder Alejandro Osuna for the second out. Thinking it was the third out, Ingle looked at the ball in his glove before throwing it over the protective netting to fans.

The umpires immediately ruled the ball was dead, and Ezequiel Duran was awarded home plate.

Pederson connected for his 14th homer — and 11th since May 26 — off Tanner Bibee (2-9) to tie it 2-all in the third.

Jung’s ninth homer made it 4-2 in the eighth.

Manzardo gave the Guardians a 2-0 lead in the first with his 10th homer.

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was pulled before his at-bat in the first inning because of back discomfort. The five-time All-Star missed 19 games earlier this season with back spasms.

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