33 Years of Strength and Vision triOS Reflects on Its Incredible Journey, Current Success, and Unique Path Forward

Mississauga, Ontario… It’s not often that 33 years commands a big celebration, but when your group’s founding is based on the number 3 — and when you’re poised to reshape the future of career colleges — then 33 takes on a special significance.

“The original triOS Training Centre that we founded in 1992 provided training on three key computer operating systems,” says Frank Gerencser, triOS Education Group’s (TEG’s) co-founder and CEO. “That’s where the tri-OS name came from. It’s why the number 3 is so important to us, and one of the reasons why we wanted to mark 33 as a unique anniversary.”

That reminder of triOS’s foundation is even more special when you realize how many storms the college has successfully navigated through.

Says Gerencser: “We started as one little rowboat but have grown to a fleet of powerful sailing ships, bringing education and career opportunities to tens of thousands of graduates, and helping spur economic growth in various regions throughout Canada.”

triOS has succeeded by charting the right course through a host of different storms — including multiple changes in educational funding and economic and societal shocks such as the dot-com bust, the Great Recession, and COVID-19.

“Through it all,” explains TEG co-founder and chair Stuart Bentley, “we continue to ensure our graduates have the education and readiness to build meaningful careers, and the Canadian economy has the skilled and capable workers needed to carry our country forward.”

In the 33 years since its founding, triOS has become one of the leading career colleges in Canada. It has done this by continuously evolving its programs to meet workforce needs, and by incorporating emerging technologies, industry certifications, and hands-on training. With its continued focus on student success and community benefits, triOS is now poised to explore exciting new horizons that will transform the delivery and impact of career education.

“That’s the other reason we wanted to celebrate our 33rd anniversary,” shares Bentley. “This moment marks the start of an incredible new path for triOS. Our goal is to reimagine lifelong learning for Canadians of all ages — bridging skills gaps, empowering newcomers, supporting underserved populations, and encourage innovation in post-secondary education.”

triOS is taking this moment to look back on its incredible 33-year journey, while also celebrating its current strengths and looking forward to its exciting future.

“As we celebrate 33 years,” states president Craig Donaldson, “triOS is focused on growth that reaches beyond the traditional classroom. We are expanding into new communities, enhancing our online learning experience, and investing in a refreshed brand that reflects where we are headed. Continuing education is essential in a rapidly changing world, and we are committed to building accessible, adaptable, and forward-thinking pathways that support learners throughout every stage of their journey.”

About triOS Education Group

The mission of triOS Education Group — through triOS College Business Technology Healthcare and Eastern College — is to help students become job-ready graduates. The triOS Education Group operates nine (9) triOS College Business Technology Healthcare campuses across Ontario and four (4) Eastern College campuses in Atlantic Canada. These campuses provide practical hands-on, in-person training, as well as online and hybrid delivery models that encourage student choice and provide a foundation for career success. Program curricula are extremely comprehensive and are developed with input from industry leaders. This ensures the highest-quality education and practical hands-on experience to enable rapid career progression for graduates.

Canadian-owned and operated, triOS Education Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15 consecutive years. triOS has also been awarded the Platinum designation for nine (9) years in a row, highlighting its role in redefining post-secondary education by listening and responding to the needs of students and employers. Since 1992, triOS College and Eastern College have prepared over 90,000 job-ready graduates for rewarding careers.

For more information on triOS’s programs, community and economic impact, 33rd anniversary, or the new course it is charting for career education, please visit www.trios.com or call us at 1-800-898-7467.