Induction to the Alumni Hall of Success is the highest honor bestowed upon any person who completed a program at Grant Career Center. These individuals have achieved extraordinary accomplishments and/or excellence in their chosen profession.

The purpose of the Alumni Hall of Success is to recognize alumni who made significant contributions to Grant Career Center, exhibited exemplary performance in their business field or made significant contributions to the community.

METHOD OF SELECTION: A committee consisting of administrators, staff and community members (not to exceed 8) review nominations received from the community. A nominee must receive at least a 75% vote from the com-mittee to be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Success.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION:

A) An Alumni Hall of Success nominee will be considered for induction into the Alumni Hall of Success after a minimum of ten (10) years since completing their program at Grant Career Center.

B) Submission of data should include most notable professional accomplishments; awards, recognitions, education; community service; and significant contributions made to society.

On December 14, 2016 during the Annual Holiday Board Dinner the 2016 Alumni Hall of Success were announced and presented their awards: Congratulations to the 2016 Grant Career Center Alumni Hall of Success Inductees:

1) Apryl Hobbs Computerized Business 1992

USI Midwest:

• Regional Human Resources Manager

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHMR-CP) Certification Community:

• Bethel Assembly of God Nursery School Teacher

• Girls Ministries Mentor

“An extremely creative and innovative thinker and problem solver. ” Eileen Webb Chief Human Resources Officer

2) Emily Keller Computerized Business 1992

Fifth Third Bank:

• Senior Financial Analyst

• Assistant Vice President Certified

• Public Accountant Horizon Award Recipient

• SAG Partnership Award Miami University: • Bachelor’s Degree, Accountancy • Master’s Degree, Accountancy Community: • SPCA Cincinnati Volunteer • Member of Grant Career Center Advisory Committee • Fosters Animals for

Local Animal Shelter

3) Jerry Manning Carpentry 1979

Above and Below Finishes Company:

• Company Owner

• Created a Family Operated Company

• Specializes in Acoustic Ceilings and Decorative Concrete

Community:

• Employee’s Local Labor and Grant Career Center Alumni I

• Sponsors Local Softball Team

• Donates Labor and Product to Local Churches

“Skills he learned from Grant Career Center many years ago are still being used today hard work and dedication.” Sarah Rought Vice President

4) Randy Merrill Architectural Drafting 1978 McGill Smith Punshon,Inc.: • Vice President, Architecture Services • Shareholder in the Firm • Registered Architect University of Cincinnati: • Bachelor of Science Degree, Architectural Engineering

Community:

• Chairs the Local American Institute of Architects Academy

• Volunteer Soccer Coach

• LEED Accredited Professional

• City of Sharonville Architectural Review Board Chair