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Kendlee Nordstrom

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Agriculture
  • FFA
  • Welding
  • Woodworking
  • Cars and Automotive Engineering
  • Band
  • Saxophone
  • Coffee
  • Shooting
  • Hunting
  • Fishing

Reading

  • Mystery
  • Thriller

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I am a strong supporter of women in trades and hope to someday become a welder. I would like to go a trade school to get my welding certification. Scholarships will help me achieve this goal by helping me to pay for my education.

Education

Garrison High School

High School

2021 – 2024

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Trade School
Majors of interest:
Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization

Career

  • I repair vehicles by sanding and painting, as well as detail cars and other vehicles. I also remove dents and do rust repair.

    Automotive · AK Auto Body and Detailing

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • I took orders, made drinks, cleaned, cooked, and restocked our fridges and storages.

    Food & Beverages · Ye Olde Malt Shoppe

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

  • I was a housekeeper and receptionist at a hotel in Riverdale, ND.

    Hospitality · Riverdale High Lodge

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • I was a server who helped to take orders, serve food, make drinks, and help train new employees.

    Food & Beverages · Knights Bar and Grill

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Front desk, publication, printing

    Newspapers · Nordak North Publication

    Jan 2023 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Welding
Dream career goals:
I want to someday become a welder. My goal is to do what I love while still making money and being able to start and support a family.
Has nursing license:
No
Joshua’s Home Remodeling Scholarship
My name is Kendlee Nordstrom, and I aspire to become one of few women welders in North Dakota. Last year, I took an agriculture class out of curiosity. I have always loved working with my hands and helping repair things on my grandparents' farm. Getting to learn through real world experiences sparked an interest for me. In the agriculture class I took, I learned how to weld. The first time I welded, I was terrified that I would either light something or myself on fire. Funnily enough, I did in fact light myself on fire a few months later. I believe that was day that I realized I wanted to become a welder. So many people told me that I couldn't become a welder; that was a man's job. My goal is to prove these people wrong while doing what I love. Someday, I want to be an inspiration to young girls like myself who want to go into the trades. I understand how difficult it can be to be a female and want to work in a male-dominated field. Sometimes, people doubt you, and sometimes, you doubt yourself. I have wondered many times if the people who say I can't be a welder are right, but I know that if I work my hardest, I can prove everyone wrong. There are so few female welders in North Dakota, and I have done some research that proves that women are just as dependable welders as men. In fact, studies have shown that women are more stable than men, which allows for smoother welding. Women are also proven to follow safety laws and requirements, which leads to less injuries and an overall safer workplace. These are just a few reasons that women are just as good welders as men. Next year, I plan to enroll at Lynnes Welding Training in Bismarck, ND. I will take a 12-week course and get my welding certification. With this certification, I plan to work somewhere in North Dakota so I can be close to home and my family. With a job as a welder, I can contribute important things to our state, such as machinery repair, fabrication, and even pipeline welding. North Dakota has an abundance of farms and coal mines, both of which require large equipment and heavy machinery which will inevitably need repairs at some point. With a welding certification, I can help to contribute to these repairs and much more that welders do for our society.
John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
My name is Kendlee Nordstrom, and I aspire to become one of few women welders in North Dakota. Last year, I took an agriculture class out of curiosity. I have always loved working with my hands and helping repair things on my grandparents' farm. Getting to learn through real world experiences sparked an interest for me. In the agriculture class I took, I learned how to weld. The first time I welded, I was terrified that I would either light something or myself on fire. Funnily enough, I did in fact light myself on fire a few months later. I believe that was day that I realized I wanted to become a welder. So many people told me that I couldn't become a welder; that was a man's job. My goal is to prove these people wrong while doing what I love. Someday, I want to be an inspiration to young girls like myself who want to go into the trades. I understand how difficult it can be to be a female and want to work in a male-dominated field. Sometimes, people doubt you, and sometimes, you doubt yourself. I have wondered many times if the people who say I can't be a welder are right, but I know that if I work my hardest, I can prove everyone wrong. There are so few female welders in North Dakota, and I have done some research that proves that women are just as dependable welders as men. In fact, studies have shown that women are more stable than men, which allows for smoother welding. Women are also proven to follow safety laws and requirements, which leads to less injuries and an overall safer workplace. These are just a few reasons that women are just as good welders as men. Next year, I plan to enroll at Lynnes Welding Training in Bismarck, ND. I will take a 12-week course and get my welding certification. With this certification, I plan to work somewhere in North Dakota so I can be close to home and my family. With a job as a welder, I can contribute important things to our state, such as machinery repair, fabrication, and even pipeline welding. North Dakota has an abundance of farms and coal mines, both of which require large equipment and heavy machinery which will inevitably need repairs at some point. With a welding certification, I can help to contribute to these repairs and much more that welders do for our society.
Weld Our Soul Scholarship
My name is Kendlee Nordstrom, and I aspire to become one of few women welders in North Dakota. Last year, I took an agriculture class out of curiosity. I have always loved working with my hands and helping repair things on my grandparents' farm. Getting to learn through real world experiences sparked an interest for me. In the agriculture class I took, I learned how to weld. The first time I welded, I was terrified that I would either light something or myself on fire. Funnily enough, I did in fact light myself on fire a few months later. I believe that was day that I realized I wanted to become a welder. So many people told me that I couldn't become a welder; that was a man's job. My goal is to prove these people wrong while doing what I love. Someday, I want to be an inspiration to young girls like myself who want to go into the trades. I understand how difficult it can be to be a female and want to work in a male-dominated field. Sometimes, people doubt you, and sometimes, you doubt yourself. I have wondered many times if the people who say I can't be a welder are right, but I know that if I work my hardest, I can prove everyone wrong. There are so few female welders in North Dakota, and I have done some research that proves that women are just as dependable welders as men. In fact, studies have shown that women are actually more stable than men, which allows for smoother welding. Women are also proven to follow safety laws and requirements, which leads to less injuries and an overall safer workplace. These are just a few reasons that women are just as good welders as men. Next year, I plan to enroll at Lynnes Welding Training in Bismarck, ND. I will take a 12 week course and get my welding certification. With this certification, I plan to work somewhere in North Dakota so I can be close to home and my family. With a job as a welder, I can contribute important things to our state, such as machinery repair, fabrication, and even pipeline welding. North Dakota has an abundance of farms and coal mines, both of which require large equipment and heavy machinery which will inevitably need repairs at some point. With a welding certification, I can help to contribute to these repairs and much more that welders do for our society.
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