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Christian Ladd class of 2014

By Corrie Ladd, sister of alumnus Christian Ladd
The first thing any graduate desires is to have a good job, another employee’s shift. Christian didn’t have a ride, but
and for Christian Ladd, that job has been at the local Subway that didn’t stop him from jumping on his bike to ride over to
in Racine, WI. Christian, who is a 2014 alumnus of Shepherds the restaurant.
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College, graduated with a certificate in Culinary Arts. Christian Part of developing Appropriate Independence post-college
was hired at Subway in August 2015 and, over the last three has been learning to handle his finances. Christian recently began
years, he has developed his skills and knowledge of Subway’s using a debit card and is continuing to learn what it means to
business processes and food procedures by participating in handle money wisely. Post-college life also includes developing
Subway’s training programs. community and friends. Christian is a regular part of a small Bible
Within a fast-paced environment of a fast food restaurant, study with his church. He also enjoys being a part of the Special
Christian has proved himself to be a hardworking and efficient Olympics Soccer team.
employee. He even has customers who love coming to see him at When asked about how Christian is doing post-college,
work, and who often go to grab a quick lunch when they know he Christian’s mom, Faythe Ladd commented, “The skills Christian
will be working. learned as a part of Shepherds College have empowered him to
His favorite part of working at Subway is “talking to thrive with Appropriate Independence as an adult. Christian just
customers and making their sandwiches.” Just recently, keeps growing and maturing. It’s incredible.”
Christian’s manager called to see if he could come in and cover

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