Alumnus expands career college into Atlantic Canada

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Thirty years after graduating from systems design engineering at Waterloo, Frank Gerencser is making a difference in the world of education across Ontario and now in Atlantic Canada as well.

This past May, triOS College acquired Eastern College, the largest group of career colleges in Atlantic Canada. triOs, of which Gerencser is CEO, now has a combined 15 campuses, 5000 students enrolling annually and 50,000 graduates.  

triOS, founded in 1992, will operate the six Atlantic locations as Eastern College and continue to train current students and accept new students under its new ownership.
A media release says that current students, faculty, and staff of Eastern College will see few immediate differences under the new ownership, however the purchase by triOS will bring new and expanded program benefits to the college over the long term.
triOS Corporation’s subsidiary, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare, has nine campus locations throughout Southern Ontario. Similar to Eastern College, triOS offers hands-on practical programs through instructor-led training. 
“triOS Corporation is excited to expand into Atlantic Canada,” said Gerencser. “Eastern College staff and students will now enjoy the reputation, professionalism and experience that triOS has been providing to thousands of individuals in Ontario. The management and staff at Eastern College share the same commitment to excellence and student success. Together we are a stronger organization that will benefit current and future students in the communities we serve.”