WELDING SCHOOL NEAR PEARLAND, TX

UTI’s Houston, TX, welding school is just north of Pearland and has industry professionals prepared to help you pursue your goals. Our 36-week program takes place in hands-on labs reflective of the field to ensure students graduate ready to pursue careers.

Students have access to VRTX® virtual welders – machines that simulate scenarios commonly seen in the field. Once they perfect their skills on these machines, they graduate to the real thing. Our curriculum covers the four types of arc welding processes while teaching students crucial traits, including professionalism and initiative.

Best of all? Students learn in a supportive environment led by passionate instructors who double as mentors.

The welding training graduates of UTI are prepared to pursue entry-level roles as welders, fitters or fabricators. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance with experience and hard work.⁷⁷

Want to set your goals early? Learn about advanced roles at the link below:

WELDING CAREERS

Please note that the opportunities mentioned here may not be available in Pearland, TX, and the surrounding areas. Regional demand directly affects job availability. Career Services can assist you in your search.

Tour our welding school for a unique opportunity to observe UTI’s learning environment, chat with instructors and ask more questions. Feeling up to it? Schedule a tour and then head our way (this route has tolls):

1. Get on Sam Houston Tollway W in Houston from TX-35 N. (4.3 miles)
   1. Head northeast on TX-35 N/S Main St toward E Broadway St. Continue to follow TX-35 N. (2.6 miles)
   2. Turn left onto S Sam Houston Pkwy E W. (0.1 miles)
   3. Continue straight onto S Sam Houston Pkwy E. (0.4 miles)
   4. Keep left. (0.4 miles)
   5. Continue onto Texas 8 Beltway Frontage Rd. (0.3 miles)
   6. Continue onto S Sam Houston Pkwy E W. (0.2 miles)
   7. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Sam Houston Tollway W. (0.3 miles)
2. Continue onto Sam Houston Tollway W. Take I-69/US-59 N and Hardy Toll Rd to E Richey Rd. Take the Richey Rd exit from Hardy Toll Rd. (34 miles)
   1. Merge onto Sam Houston Tollway W. (3 miles)
   2. Keep right at the fork (1 mile)
   3. Take the exit. (0.7 miles)
   4. Keep left at the fork. (4.7 miles)
   5. Keep left. (3.3 miles)
   6. Keep right at the fork. (0.1 miles)
   7. Merge onto State Hwy 288 N. (0.7 miles)
   8. Use the right two lanes to take the exit toward Elgin Ave/Tuam Ave. (0.2 miles)
   9. Keep left, and follow the signs for I-69/US-59 N/Cleveland/Gray Ave/Pierce Ave and merge onto I-69/US-59 N. (5.4 miles)
   10. Use the right three lanes to take Exit 134 to merge onto I-610 W. (1.3 miles)
   11. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 19B for Hardy Toll Rd. (0.4 miles)
   12. Continue onto Hardy Toll Rd. (12.9 miles)
   13. Take the Richey Rd exit. (0.3 miles)
3. Follow E Richey Rd and Imperial Valley Dr to Lockhaven Dr in Houston. (1.3 miles)
   1. Turn left onto E Richey Rd. (0.7 miles)
   2. Turn left onto Imperial Valley Dr. (0.5 miles)
   3. Turn right onto Lockhaven Dr, and UTI Houston will be on the right (371 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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