The Lloyd Aman Workforce Development Scholarship

The Lloyd Aman Workforce Development Scholarship

Lloyd began his career in high school working out of his garage and eventually building (with his dad's help) the current L&A Welding Shop in Custer, SD. Lloyd Aman earned his welding certifications at a trade school in Casper, Wyoming. He also learned machining from a local mentor, as well as by trial and error. Lloyd was a lifelong learner, when YouTube came along, he enjoyed learning new skills – there was not a challenge he would not attempt to tackle. Lloyd was a very helpful and generous man who rescued many a Custer area resident with his variety of skills in mechanics, welding, and machining. Lloyd’s quality work and his commitment to his customers benefited the Custer region for 30+ years. The goal of this scholarship is to remember and honor Lloyd and his commitment to helping others by assisting anyone who desires to pursue training/education toward a career in the skilled trade industry.

The Lloyd Aman Workforce Development Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior or a Custer area resident who plans on pursuing training/education toward a career in the skilled trade industry. Scholarship recipients are evaluated and selected by the Lloyd Aman Scholarship Committee. Scholarships will be paid directly to the educational/training institution indicated in the application.

The Lloyd Aman Workforce Development Scholarship is a $1500 one-time scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

1) Applicants must be a resident of the Custer area and either:

• a graduating senior in the Custer High School or someone who has completed their GED®—General Education Diploma (high school equivalency diploma) pursuing training/education toward a career in the skilled trade industry in Fall of 2023.
• or has lived in the Custer area for the past twelve months and will be pursuing training/education toward a career in the skilled trade industry in Fall of 2023.

2) A copy of high school transcript or GED certification or college transcript.
3) Planning to pursue training/education at a Technical College working toward a career in the skilled trade industry*.
*Preference will be given to applicants pursing mechanics, welding, or machining.

Applications for this scholarship are due by April 15. All elements of the application, to include the recommendations, must be received by the deadline.