Laurel Business Institute held graduation on September 19th, 2024, at the State Theater in Uniontown, PA. Opening comments were given by Nancy Decker, President and CEO of Laurel Institutes, “Graduation is a time of new beginnings and we are always excited to celebrate this time with you because we know that it took hard work and dedication for you each to get here,” says Decker.
Assistant Campus Director,McKenna Gower, recognized the class Valedictorians, Brooke Clark, Madison Gibson, Luke McCullah, Amber Ravenscroft, and Christine Specht. Salutatorians Bonnie Benco and Emily Brentensky were also recognized. Next to be recognized were the September 2024 Distinguished Graduates, McKenna Hilling, Madison Gibson, and Amber Ravenscroft, all three were also recognized for membership into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society. Laurel Business Insitute’s Assistant Campus Director, McKenna Gower, then presented the Degree and Diplomas to the graduates. The Career Services department reported that 66% of the September 2024 graduating class have accepted employment offers within their program of study. The following students were awarded Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas in the following programs:
Degree Programs:
Cloud Computing Technology
Mason Tharp
Early Childhood Education
Nicole Gregg
Electrical Technician
Ontario Jones
Medical Office Administration
Savannah Turner
Network Administration & Security
Alexander C. Abedejos
Chase Hicks
Diploma Programs:
Clinical Medical Assistant
McKenna Hilling
Jacob Robison
Christie Specht
Madison Vojtkofsky
Cosmetology
Adriana Allen Angelo
Bonnie Lee Benco
Emily Marie Brestensky
Madison Morgan Gibson
Devyn Harris
Lillyann Germaine Horvath
Cassidy Brook Zelasko
Adalina Elizabeth Zolbrod
Esthetics & Nail Technician
Faith Andrews
Keristen R. Harris
Alaina Petrosky
Amber Ravenscroft
Alicia M Rimbey
Nail Technician
Samantha Grim
Nina Moreland
Welding & Fabrication
Truman Philip Avery
Hunter James Brangard
Brooke Clark
Olivia Fairbee
Luke McCullah
Heath Randolph II
Founded in 1985 as Laurel Business Institute is a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited as ‘School of Distinction’ by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Laurel has over 500 current students and 3,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education.