Last Friday, March 17, ݮƵAPP hosted its inaugural Industry Partners and Awards
Breakfast, which marked a significant moment for the institution in celebrating its
strong connections with the local community. The event brought together various industry
partners, faculty members, college leaders, and community leaders to recognize and
acknowledge the contributions made by ݮƵAPP in promoting education, innovation,
and collaboration.
Throughout the morning, attendees had the chance to connect, share their experiences,
and learn more about the exciting initiatives at ݮƵAPP. The event kicked off
with a warm welcome from ݮƵAPP President Monica Green, who expressed her gratitude
to everyone in attendance and highlighted the importance of partnerships and collaboration
in driving success for the college and the community as a whole.
Following the president's address, several distinguished community leaders and industry
partners were recognized and honored for their outstanding contributions to ݮƵAPP
College's success. These awards recognized the achievements and hard work of individuals
and organizations that have made significant impacts on the college and the community.
Honorees included the ݮƵAPP Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Patricia Bogema, and
recognized two outstanding community partners Kids That Code, Inc., and Eibach.
More than 100 attendees were present for the festivities before breaking out into
their respective industry meetings led by ݮƵAPP faculty in:
- Accounting/Business/Real Estate
- Computer Information Systems & Computer Science
- Drafting Technology & Architecture
- Early Childhood Education
- Electronics
- Manufacturing Technology
- Music/Music Industry Studies - Audio Production/Performance
Overall, the Industry Partners and Awards Breakfast was a resounding success, celebrating the college's strong connections to local businesses and making it an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
ݮƵAPP would like to thank Professor Emeritus Bob Prior who emceed the event, and Board President Hedrick, Trustee Then, and Chancellor Isaac for joining in the celebration.
