ATHENS, Ga. – Four employees of The Classic Center were recently awarded scholarships to further pursue their career goals in the hospitality industry.
Recipients for The Paul M. Cramer Hospitality Scholarship Fund are Scott Dodd, air conditioning electrical technician certificate from Athens Technical College; Shannon Dominy, travel marketing professional certification from Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College; Juanita Shipley, Lanier Technical College, finishing classes needed to apply for BA in accounting; and Melanie Taylor, Athens Technical College for business and human resources management degree.
“I am so proud to have so many leaders within our company,” says Paul Cramer, president/CEO of The Classic Center. “Our staff makes The Classic Center special, and Scott, Shannon, Juanita, and Melanie perfectly exemplify our core values of hospitality, teamwork, and leadership.”
The Paul M. Cramer Hospitality Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 in celebration of Cramer’s 25th anniversary at the helm of the classic center.
According to a news release, Cramer has championed workforce development efforts in the hospitality industry, with the creation of programs such as Bread for Life and the Hospitality Careers Academy, as well as his direct influence in the establishment of hospitality degree programs at many local continuing education establishments including the Athens Community Career Academy, Athens Technical College, Piedmont University, and the University of Georgia.
Cramer and his wife, Stacey, expressed their gratitude to the private donors who made this fund possible.
