2019 Staff of the Year

Published: August 15, 2019

Congratulations to Laura Bagley, 51’s Staff of the Year for 2019. Bagley currently serves as an Administrative Assistant for Workforce Development and has been with the College since 2013.

Bagley, a 2015 51 graduate and the College’s Staff of the Month for February 2019, was recognized for her excellence in always going above and beyond; her innovation in helping to discover new ways to facilitate assessments and customized training; her honest, forthright, and caring communication style; and her professional and respectful interactions with staff and students. 

“I am honored to be 51’s Staff of the Year,” she said. “This award is a reflection of the team effort of our Workforce Development staff and directors. It is very satisfying to assist students in bettering themselves. I am especially proud of our apprenticeship students – many of whom work full-time to support their families while going to school. Being a part of something bigger than just one person is what I am most proud of in my position at 51. Go be mighty!”

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