
Hobbies and interests
Culinary Arts
Reading
Adult Fiction
I read books multiple times per week
Nikitia Tajuba
4,865
Bold Points1x
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Winner
Nikitia Tajuba
4,865
Bold Points1x
Finalist1x
WinnerBio
As a determined single mother, I am navigating a bold and meaningful career pivot by pursuing certification in Tower Crane Operation. With years of experience managing responsibilities both personally and professionally, I have developed the resilience, focus, and discipline needed to succeed in this highly skilled trade.
This transition represents more than a career change, it is a pathway to long-term stability, growth, and the ability to provide a better future for my family. I am committed to learning, working hard, and becoming an asset in an industry that values precision, safety, and teamwork.
Investing in my education through this scholarship will not only help alleviate the financial burden of training but will also empower me to take full advantage of this opportunity to build a new, sustainable future. I’m not just seeking a job. I’m building a legacy of strength, independence, and progress.
Education
Smithfield High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Trade School
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Construction Trades, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Construction
Dream career goals:
To become a safety manager for a construction company
Office Manager
Global-e2022 – 20253 years
Sports
Tennis
Varsity2003 – 20052 years
Research
Psychology, Other
Behavioral Health — Director of First Impress2017 – 2019
Arts
Right Choice Accounting Solutions
Graphic Art2025 – 2025
Public services
Volunteering
Order of Eastern Stars — Admin2023 – Present
No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship
WinnerI’m choosing to pursue a career in Tower Crane Operating because I’m ready to stop watching others build the world, and start building it myself. For years, I’ve worked hard behind the scenes in office administration, keeping operations running, solving problems, managing people and priorities. While I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished, I know in my heart it’s time for a new chapter one that’s hands-on, impactful, and rooted in real skill. I want a career that reflects my strength, my independence, and the deep determination that has carried me through every chapter of my life.
As a woman and a single mother, I’ve faced more than my share of obstacles. I’ve had to stretch resources, juggle responsibilities, and push forward when quitting would’ve been easier. But I’ve never been one to shy away from hard work, and I’ve never let the word “impossible” stop me. I’m drawn to the trades because they demand grit, focus, and precision—the same qualities I’ve relied on every day to raise my children, keep a household running, and build a life from the ground up. The difference now is that I want to take those same qualities and apply them in a field where I can grow, earn a strong living, and see the real-time impact of what I do.
There’s something powerful about looking up at a skyline and knowing that human hands—and minds—put it there. That’s what excites me about tower crane operating. It's not just a job—it's a career that literally moves the world. Every lift, every load, every structure is a reminder that the work matters. I want to be part of that. I want to be able to point to a building and tell my boys, “I helped make that happen.” I want them to see their mother not just surviving but thriving in a field that’s often overlooked by women—especially women like me. They are my biggest inspiration. I want them to understand that there’s no one path to success, and that reinvention is not only possible—it’s powerful.
What motivates me most about this career path is not just what it can do for me, but what I can do with it. I want to help open doors. I want to represent possibility for other women who feel boxed in by expectations or held back by circumstances. I want to prove that you don’t have to come from a certain background or follow a straight path to make it in this industry. If I can make this transition, learn the skills, and master this craft, then maybe someone else who’s been second-guessing their potential will feel bold enough to do the same.
In this next phase of my life, I’m ready to climb—literally and figuratively. I’m ready to trade in paperwork for purpose, and swap office walls for open skies. Tower crane operating isn’t just a job I want—it’s a future I’m determined to build.