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Can Women Succeed in Skilled Trades Jobs? The Answer May Surprise You.

Intro: For years, skilled trades careers such as construction, automotive technology, welding, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work have been perceived as male-centric professions. That narrative is changing. With technician shortages, a retiring workforce, and expensive college tuition accompanied by high student loan debt, more women are recognizing the benefits of working in skilled trades. These careers offer shorter training, competitive salaries, and job security without the weight of debt associated with a college degree. Can women succeed in skilled trade [...]

Megan Laubhan

Give Now Megan Laubhan, Wichita, Kansas Field of Study: Aviation Maintenance Technology The Hourglass Tool Scholarship Winner Ever since I was a young child, I have been enamored with airplanes and the concept of flight. I started off wanting to become a pilot when I grew up, because I wanted to know the feeling of flight for myself. When I graduated from high school, I enrolled in college to actualize these dreams, but quickly learned that college [...]

Claire Uhler

Give Now Claire Uhler, York, Nebraska Field of Study: Automotive Technology Women in Auto Tech Scholarship Winner I have grown up working on and around cars all my life. My father worked in the automotive industry for several years as a certified GM technician and service manager before taking the opportunity to become an instructor for the Automotive Technology program at Southeast Community College (SCC) in Milford, NE. Over the years, my dad's influence has nurtured my love [...]

Brett Pfeil

Give Now Brett Pfeil, Alma, Nebraska Field of Study: Automotive Technology More Than One Path Scholarship Winner I chose this career path because I have always been fascinated with vehicles and the different parts that make them work. From the engine to the transmission and suspension, vehicles have always piqued my interest and helped me choose this career. My parents bought me my first pickup. It was a 77โ€ Ford F-150 that was rusty and needed some work [...]

Shelby Wycough

Give Now Shelby Wycough, Batesville, Arkansa Field of Study: Diesel Mechanics Women Rock Trades Scholarship As a young girl growing up in a rural Arkansas community, I never imagined that my path would lead me to the world of mechanics. However, it was through my involvement in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) that I discovered my passion for this field and set my sights on a career as a diesel mechanic. Joining FFA opened doors I [...]

The Dick Malcom Humanitarian Scholarship

This scholarship was created in memory of Dick Malcom, our friend as well as the Fleet Administrator for State Farm Automobile Insurance. We want to remember Dick for his impact in the Fleet Industry but mostly for his kindness to others, his ability to bring the best out in whoever crossed his path with calm and humor. In his honor, we have created a scholarship that will be awarded to a high-school senior from his alma mater high school in [...]