It is hard to know what your niche will be, but like all of us had to do, you will have to get started and find your way.” Karen Gerrard, Regional Training Coordinator at AGC Glass Company She told the Class of 2023, “I am not sure which path you have chosen, but whatever you do, don’t just go through it, grow through it! Life is truly a journey. AGC gave her dreams and new goals to reach. Doors opened for her that she had never dreamed of and she was afforded endless opportunities with and at AGC because she had the willingness, the drive, and the support of her husband and children. What started as a goal of getting a job for insurance and supporting her family became her career. She inspired her own kids to attend and complete college and she is proud that they are working in a field related to their degree.

In 2010, she was the first person in her family to receive a college degree. She wanted to lead her children by example so she enrolled in college to obtain her Associate’s Degree with Edison State. Her goal was always to be a role model and a positive influence on her kids. She then achieved a promotion in human resources, that role led to a job in training, and just last week was promoted to Regional Training Coordinator for North America. This position allowed her to travel to Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico, Hungary, and Canada to attend and speak at conferences. Karen immersed herself in that role, trained in California, and had a very good safety record. After a while, she wanted to apply for a team leader job, and on her seventh try, she finally got the position! Later, she changed to a first-shift job as a behavior-based safety facilitator. She obtained a job at AGC formerly known as AP Technoglass. Gerrard, who graduated from Benjamin Logan High School in 1986, shared her career journey with the class.īack in 1995, Karen needed a job with insurance to support her children. Karen Gerrard, Regional Training Coordinator at AGC Glass Company, joined Superintendent John Scheu and Principal Brian Powderly to emcee the event.

Members of the Benjamin Logan High School Class of 2023 officially signed their “E” intent to be either Employed, Enrolled, or Enlisted Monday.

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