Penn College graduates begin on-the-job training with Tri-M. Thursday, July 23, 2026 Four recent Penn College graduates have signed offer letters to become apprentices with Tri-M Group LLC. From left, Krew G. Bauer, of West Chester; Owen J. Mulhern, of Havertown; Nick D. Laude, of Hallstead; and Caden I. Lantz, of Williamsport, show off clothing included in their welcome packages on the official signing day. Four Pennsylvania College of Technology graduates have signed offer letters to join The Tri-M Group LLC as apprentices. Over the next four years, the students will continue their education while completing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to earn their journeyperson credentials. The employee-owned company provides electrical construction, building automation, high voltage, security and networking solutions. "Tri-M Group has been an outstanding corporate partner, offering students and graduates meaningful opportunities to explore rewarding careers within an organization that emphasizes safety and employee development," said Justin W. Beishline, corporate relations officer. "Our partnership continues to grow and evolve, strengthening pathways for career exploration and long-term success. We are proud to continue building on this strong and impactful relationship." Tri-M, which is part of the Penn College Corporate Tomorrow Makers program, has welcomed multiple Penn College students and graduates at its three Pennsylvania locations in Kennett Square, the Lehigh Valley and Lock Haven. The interns and apprentices are now supporting the company's electrical construction, business automation services, electrical service, network service and building automation systems startup divisions. Members of the latest cohort of apprentices are Caden I. Lantz, of Williamsport, a 2025 mechatronics technology graduate and 2026 building automation engineering technology graduate, and Owen J. Mulhern, of Havertown, Nick D. Laude, of Hallstead, and Krew G. Baur, of West Chester, all 2026 electrical construction graduates. "Tri-M is proud to partner with Penn College," said Chris Bair, apprenticeship development specialist for Tri-M. "Through close collaboration with faculty and instructors, we are committed to providing exceptional internship and apprenticeship experiences that help Penn College students thrive." For information about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, email Admissions or call toll-free 800-367-9222. Recent Penn College graduates who signed offer letters to join Tri-M Group LLC as apprentices include, beginning with the second person from the left, Caden I. Lantz, of Williamsport; Owen J. Mulhern, of Havertown; Nick D. Laude, of Hallstead; and Krew G. Baur, of West Chester. The group is joined by Tri-M's Chris Bair, apprenticeship development specialist, far left, and Rich Musser, business development executive.

In the late 1990s, after 34 years of expanding his company and achieving his goals, Tom sold Tri-M to Encompass Services, Inc.