I chose to pursue a career in the trades because of my dad. When I was little I never got the chance to do much with my dad because he worked so much. Sometimes so where we barely got the chance to see him because he was out of town working. Some of the best memories I have with my dad is getting to help him out in the garage. When it came to picking a career path automotive technology was at the top of my list. I always loved fixing things and working hands on. At the time I had a job as a parts specialist at a local Massey Ferguson dealership. I was always so curious to learn what the parts went on and what they did. I loved seeing all of the different parts that allowed this one machine to run. Even as a technician it still amazes me all that goes into making something that is seemingly simple from the outside run. Working on vehicles has always been a big part of my life outside of my family. It has allowed me to meet some amazing people. I've gotten the chance to be apart of some female truck groups. There I have met some amazing ladies that have done nothing but support everyone and their vehicles. I have also got to meet some amazing people in my class. I came in with no clue what I was doing and no matter what someone always took me under their wing. That is why I chose to be an auto mechanic. Some social causes I care about is medical inequities, homelessness, and poverty. As most of us know the prices of everyday items such as gas and groceries are skyrocketing. As those prices rise it makes it harder for people to survive. I personally have had issues being able to afford food and even gas to get to school. With that being said there are resources out there such as SNAP and EBT or food pantries. But with everyone struggling right now it is hard to get help sometimes because resources run out due to so many people needing those resources. The same goes with healthcare. I hope as a society we eventually figure out a way for people to be able to take care of themselves medically without having to go into debt over it. As prices rise it is only going to be more common for people to go bankrupt, become homeless, or not be able to afford a meal. I grew up in a poor family and never got the chance to see my dad often because of it. Now I am in the same situation where I can't afford to see my family sometimes for weeks because of how much gas costs.