Jewel Schmid, a local student who will attend Enzweiler Building Institute in the fall, was honored by the Latonia Business Association on Monday by Billie Mocabee as a recipient of one of the association’s annual $500 scholarships. The money will go towards expenses related to her welding education.
“When she first started, she was an entrepreneur,” said Mocabee, a local business owner. “She has impacted Latonia with her dollars.”
Schmid crafts jewelry out of sterling silver and stainless steel tableware as part of her small business. She displayed some of her crafts on a pedestal in the meeting room for people to view and buy.
“She’s so super talented, and I am so proud of you,” Mocabee said to Schmid.
In addition to welding, Schmid will also study general contracting at Enzweiler.