Hello, I am Jacob Julian. I am very interested in becoming a professional welder. This will be my first year at TSTC (Texas State Tech). I am very excited to start the program on September 3rd of this year. I just completed the Texas Youth Challenge Program, ran by the Texas Military department.It was a sort of military high school. Texas Challenge Academy was a difficult program, but I graduated the program on June 15th of this year, and while I was there I also completed my GED certificate and am starting trade school in the fall for my welding certificate. My dad was an oilfield employee for 15 years (until he couldn't work anymore) and my Uncle currently also works in the oilfield. As I grew up I watched them, and saw the pride he put into his job everyday.I know it is a dangerous job, and requires great sacrifice from the men and women who work in the industry. That makes them heroes to the world, but they very seldom are seen that way. However, I believe the energy sector is very important, because it keeps the world moving. Without energy; our homes would be cold, our cars wouldn't run, and we would starve. Civilization as we know it would cease to exist. The energy sector powers the entire world, so maybe that makes it the most important industry of all. My dream is to work as a pipe welder in the oilfield. I love welding, I find welding very satisfying, and to have that as a career would be amazing. I would love to be considered for your award.It would help me insure I have a job I love, and a decent salary to provide for myself and my future,so I can become an asset to society and a hero to the world, by helping provide energy for the people of the world. I have financial need,as my mother is the only one who is currently able to work in our home, I am looking for work, but I haven't found a regular job yet. I would prefer not to take out so many student loans to pay for my tuition and the tools required to complete the welding program, but I will do whatever I have to do to succeed in my plans. I would like to thank you for your consideration for this award, and thank you for your time reading my application.

Hello, I am Jacob Julian. I am very interested in becoming a professional welder. This will be my first year at TSTC (Texas State Tech). I am very excited to start the program on September 3rd of this year. I just completed the Texas Youth Challenge Program, ran by the Texas Military department.It was a sort of military high school. Texas Challenge Academy was a difficult program, but I graduated the program on June 15th of this year, and while I was there I also completed my GED certificate and am starting trade school in the fall for my welding certificate. My dad was an oilfield employee for 15 years (until he couldn't work anymore) and my Uncle currently also works in the oilfield. As I grew up I watched them, and saw the pride he put into his job everyday.I know it is a dangerous job, and requires great sacrifice from the men and women who work in the industry. That makes them heroes to the world, but they very seldom are seen that way. However, I believe the energy sector is very important, because it keeps the world moving. Without energy; our homes would be cold, our cars wouldn't run, and we would starve. Civilization as we know it would cease to exist. The energy sector powers the entire world, so maybe that makes it the most important industry of all. My dream is to work as a pipe welder in the oilfield. I love welding, I find welding very satisfying, and to have that as a career would be amazing. I would love to be considered for your award.It would help me insure I have a job I love, and a decent salary to provide for myself and my future,so I can become an asset to society and a hero to the world, by helping provide energy for the people of the world. I have financial need,as my mother is the only one who is currently able to work in our home, I am looking for work, but I haven't found a regular job yet. I would prefer not to take out so many student loans to pay for my tuition and the tools required to complete the welding program, but I will do whatever I have to do to succeed in my plans. I would like to thank you for your consideration for this award, and thank you for your time reading my application.

Hello, I am Jacob Julian. I am very interested in becoming a professional welder. This will be my first year at TSTC (Texas State Tech). I am very excited to start the program on September 3rd of this year. I just completed the Texas Youth Challenge Program, ran by the Texas Military department.It was a sort of military high school. Texas Challenge Academy was a difficult program, but I graduated the program on June 15th of this year, and while I was there I also completed my GED certificate and am starting trade school in the fall for my welding certificate. My dad was an oilfield employee for 15 years (until he couldn't work anymore) and my Uncle currently also works in the oilfield. As I grew up I watched them, and saw the pride he put into his job everyday.I know it is a dangerous job, and requires great sacrifice from the men and women who work in the industry. That makes them heroes to the world, but they very seldom are seen that way. However, I believe the energy sector is very important, because it keeps the world moving. Without energy; our homes would be cold, our cars wouldn't run, and we would starve. Civilization as we know it would cease to exist. The energy sector powers the entire world, so maybe that makes it the most important industry of all. My dream is to work as a pipe welder in the oilfield. I love welding, I find welding very satisfying, and to have that as a career would be amazing. I would love to be considered for your award.It would help me insure I have a job I love, and a decent salary to provide for myself and my future,so I can become an asset to society and a hero to the world. By helping provide energy for the people of the world, I would be a part of something very special. I have financial need,as my mother is the only one who is currently able to work in our home, I am looking for work, but I haven't found a regular job yet. I would prefer not to take out so many student loans to pay for my tuition and the tools required to complete the welding program, but I will do whatever I have to do to succeed in my plans. I would like to thank you for your consideration for this award, and thank you for your time reading my application.