I’ve been considering many things to do in my future. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I knew I wanted to pursue a career doing the things I love. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. My college’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic. I am the firstborn to a hard-working family. My mother is a first-generation graduate student raised on a rural dairy farm. My dad not only works as a computer tech and repair but has created an environment where we have been able to make our homestead a profitable business by starting and expanding a maple business. We work hard as a family on our property to make a viable sugaring business. I know what it takes to work hard for what we have. When I am not needed on our homestead, I have three part-time jobs to make money for things we need. I was able to buy my truck last year. I love working in the woods cutting out dead trees and managing the forest to promote healthy growth not only for a healthy sugarbush, but it’s best for the environment. We live within our means, yet with Mom working at a non-profit private school and daycare and Dad managing two businesses, we need a little assistance. Therefore, with the tuition this year, I am facing more challenges in financial need. I do not want finances to stand in the way of my dream. Awarding this scholarship would further motivate me to pursue academic excellence in my field. I have a brother one year behind me in college as well. I promise to work hard in my studies and contribute back to the community with my service. I can back these promises with my first semester overall GPA of 3.95. I will represent your organization well during my years in college and beyond. In high school, I grew as a leader exponentially since I started. Through Future Farmers of America, we learned about premiere leadership and how to be a servant leader while teaching about agriculture. I held an officer position for three years. We learned the importance of asking where we were needed, how we can help others, and how a true leader is a role model and steward for their peers. Keeping my grades up and being in the National Honors Society has also had an impact on my leadership skills being a role model for students all around me. These school activities have made me a more well-rounded figure and have offered me great life experiences. Outside of school, I have worked a few different jobs and have held them for many years now. Then, at my job away from home that I have held for the past four years, I have evolved to be the boss's right-hand man and am trusted to do just about anything he does, such as running any piece of equipment he owns, to being trusted to make shop and store runs to get parts or to make knowledgeable decisions in the trade of sugaring. With all these, I have become a leader out of school as well.

I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. VTC’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic.

I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I know I want to pursue a career doing the things I love. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand-new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do, he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. My college's Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic. I've been involved in many community events and a few organizations. In my 8th grade year, I spent over 30 hours volunteering for my local nonprofit group making a video for the Rotary competition. They didn’t win, but it reflected our community and was fun. I've donated to the Food Shelf and helped them with that as well. In school, I'm involved in Future Farmers of America where we do many volunteer events for the community. Annually, we put on a community dinner for anyone who wants to come and everyone who has supported us over the years. We also make wreaths at Christmas time and donate them to veterans. We do fundraisers so we can afford to do these things using agricultural products and making value-added products that we sell in the school and community. I've worked for the local Maple Producers Association at a fair helping them in the sugar house making cotton candy, and maple candies and promoting their organization. I have also volunteered for local non-profit Catholic schools and churches helping move furniture for teachers and helping at community meals that they put on as well. Being involved in community events, and many organizations has made me a more well-rounded person and has prepared me for my future in college. It’s one way that I can give back to the community that has supported me in many ways.

Over the last few years, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of the most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I knew I wanted to go into a career doing the things I love. My motivation to go to Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, and tractors along with implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to go to college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up on Vermont farms in dairy and maple agriculture, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. My college’s Automotive Technologies program was intriguing to me above the other schools I looked at. My decision to go there comes from my upbringing, but also from what I have heard about the institution which sounds good. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic. I have watched my grandmother survive cancer and support my grandfather through cancer twice, 10 years apart. We are fortunate to still have them here. They are survivors and I have learned a great deal from them. I thank God every day for my family and the opportunities given me. COVID taught us a great deal about living simply and valuing what we have. I am grateful for those around me and the hard work instilled in me by my family to achieve my goals. Thank you for your consideration in this support to be able to afford college.

Over the years I've been involved in many community events and a few organizations. In my 8th grade year, I spent over 30 hours volunteering for my local nonprofit group making a video for the Rotary competition. They didn’t win, but it reflected our community and was fun. I have donated to the Food Shelf and helped them with that as well. In school, I am involved in Future Farmers of America where we do many volunteer events for the community. Annually, we put on a community dinner for anyone who wants to come and everyone who has supported us over the years. We also make wreaths at Christmas time and donate them to veterans. We do fundraisers so we can afford to do these things using agricultural products and making value-added products that we sell in the school and community. I have worked for the local Orleans County Maple Producers Association at the Barton Fair helping them in the sugar house making cotton candy, and maple candies and promoting their organization. I have also volunteered for local nonprofit Catholic schools and churches helping move furniture for teachers and helping at community meals that they put on as well. Being involved in community events, and many organizations have made me a more well-rounded person and have prepared me for my future in college. It’s one way that I can give back to the community that has supported me. In high school, I grew as a leader exponentially since I started. Through Future Farmers of America, we learned about premiere leadership and how to be a servant leader while teaching about agriculture. I have held an officer position for three years. We learned the importance of asking where we were needed, how we can help others and how a true leader is a role model and steward for their peers. In sports, I played baseball and learned the importance of sportsmanship and how to work together as a team. Keeping my grades up and being in the National Honors Society has also had an impact on my leadership skills being a role model for students all around me. These school activities have made me a more well-rounded figure and have offered me great life experiences. Outside of school, I have worked a few different jobs and held them for several years now. At home, we own a family-operated Maple sugar bush where I've had jobs and tasks since I could walk. Now as my parents and I get older, I am given more responsibilities and if needed, could run the business myself. I have also helped my grandfather at his farm where from past knowledge, I am trusted with many tasks and jobs such as running heavy equipment and working in his sugar bush. Then, at another job that I have held for three years, I have evolved to be the boss's right-hand man and am trusted to do just about anything he does, such as running any piece of equipment he owns, to being trusted to make shop and store runs to get parts or to make knowledgeable decisions in the trade of sugaring. This summer I have taken another job opportunity to work on small engines at a local ATV store. I am enjoying learning different skills and working as a team on projects. With all these, I have become a leader out of school as well.

Over the last few years, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of the most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I knew I wanted to go into a career doing the things I love. My motivation to go to Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, and tractors along with implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to go to college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up on Vermont farms in dairy and maple agriculture, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. My college’s Automotive Technologies program was intriguing to me above the other schools I looked at. My decision to come here comes from my upbringing, but also from what I have heard about the institution that sounds good. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic.

Driving impaired kills! I know people who have been killed in accidents or have permanent brain and physical disabilities because of DUI accidents. People want choices and the freedom to do what they want with their freedoms and their bodies, but they have to realize that their choices are affecting others, not only them. There are laws; man's law and God's law. Our humanity should have more compassion and respect for others. I love my truck and the mechanics of it. I think all people should breathe in a breathalyzer to start a car, after any infection. There are no warnings or second chances in accidents, that's why they are called accidents. No one thinks it'll happen to them and that they are invincible. You aren't. Don't do it. It might only take once. I also believe in speaking my mind, even when it's not popular. The topic might be guns, God or abortion. I hold to my truths and I know what I believe. My friends and family also know that if I think I should drive them home, make a call for them or pull their keys, I will because I love them and want them and the innocently vulnerable in their path to be safe. I wish more people would stand up for everyone's safety. That's just the way it ought to be.

Over the last few years, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of the most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I know I want to pursue a career doing the things I love. My motivation to continue attending Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand-new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do, he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. VTC’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic.

Over the last few years, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I know I want to pursue a career doing the things I love. My motivation to continue attending Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand-new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do, he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. VTC’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic. I am inspired by many hard-working people in my life. My uncle is a mechanic. Both my grandfather and my dad, although neither have formal mechanical training have learned by doing. As farmers, they can't rely on making an appointment and waiting on someone to come help them fix things. Since I grew up working side by side with them and enjoyed figuring out a solution, I decided to get formal training to be able to have these trained skills on our family's homestead.

Over the last few years in high school, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I knew I wanted to pursue a career doing the things I love. My motivation to continue attending Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. VTC’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic.

1) Over the last few years, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I know I want to pursue a career doing the things I love. My motivation to continue attending Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. On our farm, there are always vehicles to work on. This gives me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life, the industry of auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. 2) Where I live in Northern Vermont, almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand-new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. VTC’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. I will someday have my own auto mechanic business. 3) I am the firstborn to a hard-working family. My mother is a first-generation graduate student raised on a rural dairy farm. My dad not only works as a computer tech and repair but has created an environment where we have been able to make our homestead a profitable business by starting and expanding a maple business. We work hard as a family on our property to make a viable sugaring business. I have qualified for Free and Reduced lunch my whole life. I know what it takes to work hard for what we have. When I am not needed on our homestead, I have three part-time jobs to make money for things we need. I was able to buy my own truck last year. I love working in the woods cutting out dead trees and managing the forest to promote healthy growth not only for a healthy sugarbush, but it’s best for the environment. We live within our means, yet with Mom working at a non-profit private school and daycare and dad managing two businesses, we need a little assistance. I do not want finances to stand in the way of my dream. My brother will also be in college next year. Awarding this scholarship would further motivate me to pursue academic excellence in my field. I promise to work hard in my studies and contribute back to the community with my service. I can back these promises with my first semester overall GPA of 3.95. I will represent your organization well during my years in college and beyond. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Over the last few years, I have been considering many things to do in my future. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is working on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. Based on that, I know I want to pursue a career doing the things I love. My motivation to continue attending Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure to wrenching on many different rigs. In high school, I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, tractors, and implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to continue college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up in dairy and maple agriculture on Vermont farms, I have been working on equipment for as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me the motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand- new truck broke down they gave us a four-week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do, he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. VTC’s Automotive Technologies program has been a great experience so far. I feel my education and professionalism growing as I strive to become a technician with a degree. I love Vermont and want to stay here for college, plus it's affordable. It's not too far from home and guarantees me a future in my career path. All this led me to continue to choose our own Vermont Technical College to pursue my dream of becoming a mechanic.

My parents always said to find something I love and get paid for it. One of my most passionate hobbies I love to do is work on machines, cars, trucks, and equipment. My motivation to go to Vermont Technical College sparked from the way the program inspired me and from what I have grown up my whole life doing. I grew up working on a farm and multiple maple sugar bushes. Being around equipment my whole life both big and small I've had plenty of exposure wrenching on many different rigs. In high school I began a Career Center class in forestry where we run chainsaws, trucks, and tractors along with implements that go on them. We also keep them all running in perfect mechanical order. On my grandfather's farm, equipment is constantly being run all day, every day, and there is always something to maintain or fix. My motivation to go to college for Automotive Technologies comes from many aspects of my life. Growing up on Vermont farms in dairy and maple agriculture, I have been working on equipment since as far back as I can remember. At home in the sugarbush, there are always vehicles to work on. This gave me motivation to go and learn more about mechanics so I can, in a few years, use what I've learned to do what I am most passionate about in life. In these times there is a need everywhere for workers. I especially see it in auto mechanics and diesel mechanics. Where I live in Northern Vermont almost every shop is looking for mechanics. When my mother’s brand new truck broke down they gave us a four week wait time because the one certified mechanic was so full of jobs to do he was overbooked. This added to my motivation because I feel like I can do good and help others while doing what I love while staying right here in Vermont. I started a part time job at at nearby shop to practice my skills. Before long, I knew my way around the shop and was learning a great deal from my colleague and the owner. Once I got to college, my hands on learning rose me to the top of the class quickly. I am enjoying my time at the local trade school, and since it's only a few hours away, I can come home on weekends to keep working at my job. My employer saw my skills and gave me a raise and keeps asking what time I can be here on Saturday. I am a mechanic and dream to own my own shop.