My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms. This scholarship would help immensely by lessening the financial burden of school and giving me an opportunity to start my career with less debt to overcome.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms. This scholarship would help immensely by lessening the financial burden of school and giving me an opportunity to start my career with less debt to overcome.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms. This scholarship would help immensely by lessening the financial burden of school and giving me an opportunity to start my career with less debt to overcome.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms. This scholarship would reduce the financial burden of attending school and provide me the opportunity to start fresh with less debt after finishing.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there. I completed my first year there and earned my welding certificate. My welding instructor, Mr. McElfresh, had a major impact on me this past year. He helped me realize the potential I have in the field of welding. He encouraged me and provided the guidance I needed. Because of him, my confidence has improved and I feel much more comfortable working in a field where I am a minority, both in gender and ethnicity. He showed me I am just as good as any other welder and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in me. Because of his support and encouragement, I was able to finish my academic classes in order to graduate high school this summer, a year early, while also working full time. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me. I was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. For this reason, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there, where I earned my welding certificate my first year. I will not be going back for the second year (12th grade) because I was able to complete my high school credits over the summer and graduate a year early, while also working a full-time welding job. I am now a high school graduate, class of 2025. I was originally scheduled to graduate in May of 2026. I am proud of myself for this accomplishment because it meant I had to complete additional courses outside of my regular school day, while also working. I am working 40 hours/week at Strike Force Fabrication in Milford, Ohio. This experience has given me a look into what a career in welding will look like, and I am enjoying every minute. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I am open to traveling and would like to do so while I am still young. At some point, I would like to settle down with a full-time welding job in one location. I would love to get myself established and then be able to give back to the welding community and more specifically, support women in the field. If there are opportunities to mentor or become a visiting instructor at welding schools across the country, I would welcome those opportunities with open arms.

My name is Nyomi Hill. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by my guardian, Stace (whom I now refer to as "mom"). My biological mother was a teenager when she had me and was unable to properly care for me, and therefore was in and out of stable housing for the first several years of my life. Once I moved in with Stace and she gained custody of me when I was already 11 years old, my life became much more stable. Unfortunately, by that point, I had a lot to overcome. Traditional school has never been exciting for me and I have always enjoyed academic activities that included hands-on and problem solving experiences. I struggled through middle school and the first couple years of high school. It didn't interest me and I was looking for a different path. Fortunately, my high school was ahead of the curve and offered many different career pathway options for students. With support from my high school counselor and Stace, I decided to go to a career-tech school in 11th grade and entered the welding program there, where I earned my welding certificate my first year. I will not be going back for the second year (12th grade) because I was able to complete my high school credits over the summer and graduate a year early, while also working a full-time welding job. I am now a high school graduate, class of 2025. I was originally scheduled to graduate in May of 2026. I am proud of myself for this accomplishment because it meant I had to complete additional courses outside of my regular school day, while also working. I am working 40 hours/week at Strike Force Fabrication in Milford, Ohio. This experience has given me a look into what a career in welding will look like, and I am enjoying every minute. While I have faced a lot of adversity in my life, I have learned to be resilient and I am motivated to better myself and go to school. My biological mom and dad did not complete any education past high school, so I will be a first-generation post-secondary student. I feel that my upbringing, while difficult and full of challenges, has made me into the person I am today. I am dedicated to my welding career and truly enjoy the art of welding. I look forward to seeing what the welding field has in store for my future. My career objectives include finishing at Tulsa Welding School sometime in the summer of 2026 and then seeking full-time employment as a welder. I am open to traveling and would like to do so while I am still young. At some point, I would like to settle down with a full-time welding job in one location. This scholarship will afford me the opportunity to attend and graduate from Tulsa Welding School with less debt and start me on the right path. Being a first generation post-secondary student in my family, this scholarship will only help ensure my success as a welder just starting out.