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Welcome to RISE™
Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education
Paving Paths to Success in the Construction Industry through Education Programs + Social and Community Outreach Initiatives
Education
We are committed to transforming lives through the power of education
Social Outreach
We value community engagement as the cornerstone of positive social change
Community Partnerships
We believe in building bridges through community partnerships for a stronger tomorrow
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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
We value community engagement as the cornerstone of positive social change.
CORE VALUES
We are dedicated to enriching lives through our robust education programs and social and community outreach initiatives.
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Construction Management Students
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Construction Management Graduates
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Apprentices
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Successfully Completed Internships
University of Akron Construction Management Programs
Associate and Bachelor Degrees from the University of Akron
College Internship Program
9-week summer program that introduces the company, products and services of Tremco CPG
- Work outside, not behind a desk
- Make great money
- Use the latest industry technology
- 401(K) Matching & Pension
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
Obtain a College Education through RISE at NO Expense.
Our RISE program is expanding with new and exciting opportunities added daily!
Whether you are a seasoned professional interested in taking your career to a whole new level as an apprenticeship, a high school student seeking a college education, or looking for a fresh start with Elevate, we have a path for you.
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Maleah Evans
Director of RISE
Carlata Martin
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Tuwhanna Williams
Education & Community Outreach Coordinator
Nicole Bahleda
Education & Community Outreach Coordinator- All Type
- Business
- Financial
- Consumer
I cannot explain enough about how rewarding the Apprenticeship was to learn and access daily. Earning my journeyman certification was very rewarding, and you can do it too!
Caden Aquino
Journeyman certified 2023Working within the Construction Management Degree Program, the flexibility and the effort that Tremco puts in to make sure you succeed in your education and your career is unmatched.
Hamzah Al-Jammal
Fall 2023 GraduateI always had support from WTI, whether it was from the RISE team or others in my field. With this support, my transition to a Construction Manager Associate was made simple. I highly recommend taking this opportunity.
Mark Dittman
Fall 2022 Graduate
Historic Milestone: Katelyn Nicolas Becomes the First Woman to Complete the R.I.S.E. Apprenticeship Program
Katelyn Nicholas came into the roofing trade with zero prior experience and walked out a Journeyman.
Her story is one of dedication, growth, and breaking barriers at Tremco CPG/WTI.
Second Chances in Action: Andrew Keener's Journey with Tremco CPG's R.I.S.E. ELEVATE Team
Discover how Andrew Keener turned a new opportunity into a powerful story of redemption, personal growth, and fresh beginnings through the R.I.S.E. ELEVATE program.
R.I.S.E. & Learn Is Back: Hear From Program Graduates Hamzah Aljammal and Justin Christ
The R.I.S.E. & Learn series returned with two program graduates sharing how R.I.S.E. shaped their careers at WTI.
Get an inside look at what life after the program really looks like.
Zipping Through R.I.S.E.: Spring 2026 Graduates Take the Next Step
Three R.I.S.E. students earned their associate's degree in Construction Management this spring, and two more became certified Journeyman roofers.
The best part? Every single one of them is continuing their journey with R.I.S.E.
Welcome to the R.I.S.E. Program: Meet Our Newest Class of Students
The R.I.S.E. program is growing!
We are thrilled to welcome our newest students who are taking a bold step toward building their careers in construction management.
Meet the faces of the next generation of R.I.S.E.
R.I.S.E. Is on the Move: Bringing Opportunities to Schools Across the Region
From large-scale career fairs to in-school visits, the R.I.S.E. team has been showing up for students across Ohio, sharing what a future in construction management can look like.
Important Dates for Current Students
Current students, please download important University of Akron dates to know for the Fall 2026 Semester
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI) gives People a Second Chance through Roofing
In a recent Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Carlata Martin, Ian Cranmer and Nick Schwieterman to talk about the ELEVATE 2nd Chance Program. The program is a partnership between Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc, (WTI), a division of Tremco, and the Departments of Correction to connect people previously incarcerated with training, re-entry support and career paths in the construction industries.
Tremco RISE Program presents at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
The RISE (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) program was presented to students in our Software & Application Design, Carpentry, Engineering Academy, and Construction Technology programs at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus...
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Department of Corrections Partners with WTI/Tremco for Job Training Program
A new vocational training program piloted in a state prison is readying Missourians for construction-industry jobs after release.
This summer the Missouri Department of Corrections teamed up with construction products company Tremco’s WTI (Weatherproofing Technologies Inc.) to prepare incarcerated Missourians to become commercial roofing technicians...
