I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. While my parents have some money set aside for my education, they have raised me to be independent. I have worked in some capacity since I was eleven years old. The savings that my parents and I have will be used for my living expenses. I need additional financial support to help pay for my tuition. I will also be working throughout my time in college to help pay for my education. My ultimate goal is to leave college debt free. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

What are your personal goals and aspirations in the trades, and how will this scholarship help you achieve those goals? I am attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past four years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I was teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I plan to have a positive impact on the world by encouraging and inspiring women to pursue the trades. After high school, I will be attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor focused on the boys in the class and the boys did not offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work, too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. Something I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an agriculture and welding teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want to be a role model for younger women and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I plan to have a positive impact on the world by encouraging and inspiring women to pursue the trades. After high school, I will be attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor focused on the boys in the class and the boys did not offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work, too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. Something I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an agriculture and welding teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want to be a role model for younger women and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I plan to have a positive impact on the world by encouraging and inspiring women to pursue the trades. After high school, I will be attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor focused on the boys in the class and the boys did not offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work, too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. Something I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an agriculture and welding teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want to be a role model for younger women and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

After high school, I plan to go to Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Taking those classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects.This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. One thing I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. While my parents have some money set aside for my education, they have raised me to be independent. I have worked in some capacity since I was eleven years old. I have also been saving the proceeds from showing and selling lambs at the Okanogan County Fair for the last ten years to put towards college. My ultimate goal is to leave college debt free. I will continue to apply for scholarships and grants throughout my college program in order to help achieve that goal. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. I am responsible and have a great work ethic. I will achieve my goals and if selected, do well with your contribution towards my future. Thank you for your consideration.

After high school, I plan to go to Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. The support of this scholarship would help me achieve my goal of obtaining an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology at Walla Walla Community College. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women become interested in the trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. In the future I see myself going back to college to obtain my Career and Technical Education Degree to become an agriculture and welding teacher so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it is a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

I plan to have a positive impact on the world by encouraging and inspiring women to pursue the trades. After high school, I will be attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor focused on the boys in the class and the boys did not offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work, too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. Something I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an Agriculture and welding teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want o be a role model for younger women and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

After high school, I will be attending Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. I also want to keep learning new things so I can be the best at what I do. One thing I see myself doing later in my career is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an Agriculture and welding teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. This scholarship would certainly help me attain my goals. While my parents have some money set aside for my education, they have raised me to be independent. I have worked in some capacity since I was eleven years old. I have also been saving the proceeds from showing and selling lambs at the Okanogan County Fair for the last ten years to put towards college. The savings that my parents and I have will be used for my living expenses. I need additional financial support to help pay for my tuition. My ultimate goal is to leave college debt free. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

My educational goal is to attend Walla Walla Community College, in Walla Walla, Washington for an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology degree. I plan to achieve this goal through hard work and dedication. If I receive enough scholarships I plan to extend my time at Walla Walla Community College to attain an Associates or Arts degree as well. I am committed to doing whatever it takes to accomplish this goal. I was inspired to become a welder at fourteen years old when I was given my dream truck from a family friend. However, the 1940 Chevy pickup was in many pieces, and I was going to need to restore it. My dad made me take welding classes at school before he would let me do any of the welding needed on my pickup. While taking the welding classes, I realized how much I enjoy welding and doing fabrication projects. I am looking forward to pursuing trade school to expand my knowledge in welding. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially male dominated fields such as welding. I think it is important for there to be more diversity in these fields. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. One thing I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an Agriculture and welding teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want to be a role model for younger girls and boys and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. I have had to overcome adversity while learning the welding trade in my high school welding classes. I did not have the best experience in welding class. I had to self-teach myself to run a bead because my instructor was more focused on the boys in that class and the boys offered me little help as well. I was on my own, but I did not let it stop me. After much perseverance and determination, here I am two years later, teaching the freshman how to weld and applying for trade school. I may not have wanted to be a welder in the beginning, but I had the confidence to learn and get better when no one would help me. Despite the lack of support, I fell in love with welding through those classes and working on my truck. Without my mental toughness to go into the welding shop with zero help from anyone and being the only girl, I would not be where I am today. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

Choosing a trade career is something I've thought a lot about. After high school, I plan to attend Walla Walla Community College, in Walla Walla, Washington, to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially ones like welding where there aren't many women. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. I also want to keep learning new things so I can be the best at what I do. I think it's important to always be improving and trying new things. One thing I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an Ag teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want o be a role model for younger girls and boys and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

The skills that I possess that will help me while pursuing a career in the welding field is confidence, perseverance, and commitment. Having confidence is vital when pursuing a career in welding, especially being a female in a male dominated trade. Without confidence, accomplishing your goals is ten times harder. Being able to go into a shop being the only girl proved to be challenging. It is hard because at least in my experience, people are negative about female welders. I have had family, teachers, and friends tell me not to go into welding and that I need to be in a white-collar industry. I didn't get into welding because I wanted to be a welder. I got into welding because when I was 14 years old, I got my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup. I have spent the last 3 years working on restoring that truck. But when I first got it, my dad made me take a welding class and learn to weld so I could weld pieces on my truck. I did not have the best experience in welding class in high school. I had to self-teach myself to run a bead because my instructor only focused on the boys in that class. The boys in my class at the time offered me no help. I was on my own, but I did not let it stop me. With great perseverance and a strong commitment to my goals, here I am two years later, teaching the freshman how to weld and applying for trade school. I may not have wanted to be a welder in the beginning, but I had the confidence, perseverance, and commitment to learn and get better when no one would help me. I fell in love with welding through those classes and working on my truck. Now I cannot imagine myself in any other profession except welding all because of those skills that helped me get where I am today. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through confidence, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

Choosing a trade career is something I've thought a lot about. After high school, I plan to go to Walla Walla Community College to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially ones like welding where there aren't many women. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. I also want to keep learning new things so I can be the best at what I do. I think it's important to always be improving and trying new things. One thing I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an Ag teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want o be a role model for younger girls and boys and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.

Choosing a trade career is something I've thought a lot about. After high school, I plan to go to Walla Walla Community College, in Walla Walla, Washington, to pursue an Associates in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology. I didn't originally aspire to be a welder. My journey began when I was 14 years old and received my dream truck, a 1940 Chevy pickup, from a family friend. Over the past three years, I've been working on restoring that truck. Initially, my dad insisted I take a welding class to learn how to weld pieces for my truck. Unfortunately, my experience in high school welding class wasn't the best. I had to teach myself to run a bead because my instructor mainly focused on the boys in the class and the boys didn't offer me much help either. Despite this, I persevered. Fast forward two years, and I'm now teaching freshmen how to weld and applying for trade school. Taking these classes made me realize how much I enjoy welding and working on fabrication projects. Now, I want to learn different welding techniques so I can do any job that comes my way. I'm not the type to sit at a desk all day. I like being hands-on and staying busy. This experience in high school has really shaped my plans for after graduation. If I hadn't gotten that truck, I might never have tried welding. But now, I'm excited about becoming a certified welder and maybe even traveling around the country for work. One thing I want to do in my career is to encourage more women to consider trades, especially ones like welding where there aren't many women. I think it's important for there to be more diversity in these fields. I want to show other females that they can do this kind of work too. By sharing my story and helping other women get interested in trades, I hope to make a difference. I also believe in the importance of learning and growing in your career. As I become more experienced, I want to help teach others, especially young women who are just starting out. I also want to keep learning new things so I can be the best at what I do. I think it's important to always be improving and trying new things. One thing I see myself doing in the future is going back to college to receive my Career and Technical Education Degree. I want to become an Ag teacher later on so I can inspire and teach younger generations how to weld. I want o be a role model for younger girls and boys and show them that they can succeed in an industry such as welding. Welding is more than just a job to me; it's a passion that has ignited a fire within me to excel in the trade industry. My journey with welding began unexpectedly, but it has grown into a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the field and inspire others, especially women, to pursue their passions fearlessly. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning, I am confident that I can achieve my goals and contribute positively to the welding industry. You can be assured that I am a capable candidate for your generous support. Thank you for your consideration.