I work two jobs and live with my grandparents who are on a fixed income. My mother passed away just about a year ago. I have struggled to make ends meet and so this scholarship will help me so much.
As we look to the future, OTech asks for your investment in the students of tomorrow through scholarship opportunities.
Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary by investing in scholarships in the form of a “5”. Even $5, when combined with the generosity of others, can make an impact on a student’s life.
Since 1971, Ogden-Weber Technical College has provided life-changing training and education to Weber County residents. Despite the various name and location changes, our mission to build a prosperous community by creating a technically trained workforce, one student at a time, has remained constant. We believe in the power of student success and the effect it has not only on our students and their families, but generations to come.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, OTech recognizes the generosity of community partners and philanthropists who helped pave a financial path for students to realize their potential and find success. As we look to the future, OTech asks for your investment in the students of tomorrow through scholarship opportunities. Whether you are an alum, employer partner, community member, or former employee, OTech graduates have impacted your life by ensuring there will be nurses to care for you, technicians to stop cyberattacks, and non-destructive inspectors to protect your safety. Our theme for this year says it best, technically we run the world. Thank you for recognizing OTech’s contribution to the community and giving back by investing in the success of our students.
In August of 2017, I had a few small strokes that have caused many changes to my brain and my physical abilities. I now have uncontrolled muscle movement issues and could no longer do my vocation I was trained, certified and licensed to do. At 54 years old I had to make the decision to go back to school after 32 years. I was scared to death! I chose OTECH because I could work on my own at my own speed. My brain has changed and I struggle with comprehension. I needed the flexibility and one on one time with the instructors that OTECH offers. I cried when I received my scholarship. This scholarship is going to allow me to finish the last few months of my course and will allow me to get my certificate. Even more than that, this scholarship is giving me the chance to have a life. I lost my income back in November and have been displaced from my home. I thought I was not going to be able to finish school after working so hard for 1 1/2 years to do this program. It has given me the chance to not be broken and a burden, but instead become self-sufficient and a value to my community.
I enlisted into the active-duty Army Infantry back in 2015, fresh out of high school. I loved the experiences I had with my fellow warriors, but I decided I’d be happier if I got out and went to college. I chose the IT program because I’ve always loved computers. It makes me happy to think I can make a living for myself by dealing with computers all day.
I’ve been using my GI Bill® to pay for college so far, but it appears I’ll be about a month or two short of my expected graduation date, so the GI Bill® no longer covers my tuition. This scholarship will help me finish up the last month I need to complete my program. I am very thankful!
I chose to do the Pharmacy Technician program because I want to become a doctor and this program will also allow me to work a stable job throughout college. I was beyond excited and ran to tell my parents I received the scholarship and that I would be able to finish up the last bit of my program as soon as possible. My scholarship will allow me to focus on my program rather than having to work extra hours to be able to afford it.
Questions? Contact Maria Milligan at maria.milligan@otech.edu or 801-395-3781