I got married at a young age. At first the relationship was good but once I started to have children and became a mom it turned sour. I put a hold on all my goals and dreams trying to be a great wife and mother. As years went on he became more abusive it went from mentally emotional to physical. I would be beaten sexual assaulted and verbally assaulted. Until one day I finally got the courage to leave when I was starring at the barrel of a gun. The only thought I had was what was going to happen to my babies. I left never looked back. I want to be able to be a beacon to other women and let them know it’s ok to start over. Even if your process takes longer you still made the change. I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

Trades are hard labor jobs that everyone is not built for. We create comfort for those that are not willing to do the same hard work. Learning a trades will always be helpful. It gives you a step up in survival. Learning trades have taught me about having true grit. My personal meaning of having grit is being a go getter that is humble and kind and willing to take that extra mile. Learning these tools and being inactive is how we create better quality of life and make everyday task a little easier. All it’s takes is one thought turning into and idea that is excited with action that create a major difference in what is curtly being taught. I am determined to pursue a career in trades to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.

I am determined to pursue a career in welding to improve my life and the quality of life for my children. As a young woman, I have always embraced hard work and the challenges that come with it. This scholarship will help fund my education and provide me with a stable future, allowing me to make a meaningful difference in our daily lives. The life I came from I was raised to eat or be eaten. Nothing is given without hard work. I was raised on a farm. I use to have to get up two hours before school every morning and feed cows chickens and daily farm chores. If I would miss the buss I would walk 2 miles to school and walk home after practice. My grandfather played a motor role in my life. He truly taught me to have a pure heart and the values of hard work. With hard work comes failure but in those failures you learn lessons. The difference between failure and success is the chose to accept the failure and move on, or get up fight and try again. I no longer want to live paycheck to paycheck, constantly deciding which bills to postpone to ensure my children have what they need. After facing numerous hardships, I believe this opportunity will lead to significant positive change. I am driven and eager for a new beginning. Currently, I am studying at Delta Technical College, and the moment I picked up a torch and welding machine, I discovered my passion and talent for this craft. I truly love what I do, and I know it will enhance my family’s quality of life. In the future, I aspire to become an instructor, sharing the skills I have gained and helping others improve their lives through a rewarding career in welding. I recognize that being a woman in this field is uncommon, but I embrace the challenge. I thrive on hard work, grit, and the satisfaction that comes from it. My dream is to advance my education in pipefitting and work offshore. I aim to make a name for myself in this industry, refusing to accept failure. If I stumble, I will rise again, resilient and committed to my goals. My children look up to me, and I am determined to set a strong example. I will not let them—or myself—down. I am hungry to succeed. I am starving to be great.