From UTI Grad to Welding Pro: Dagan Carpenter’s Journey

Dagan Carpenter is a UTI grad who’s now making waves at Epic Piping in San Marcos, Texas.¹

What interested Dagan in welding?

“I like hands-on work. This is great for it,” he shares.

Dagan’s journey started at UTI, where he found a supportive and engaging learning environment that fueled his passion for welding. With his Welding Technology teachers to guide him, Dagan quickly found his groove:

“My UTI experience was good. I had great teachers,” he recalls. ”If I was struggling with something, they would come and help me.”

A Day in the Life for Dagan

For Dagan, his day at Epic Piping is all about getting hands-on and diving into the work he loves. From meetings to continuous practice, Dagan is living his welding dream:

“My life? I get up, get here, have our morning meeting and then I get to my station, prep everything, and then start tackling them,” he explains. “My favorite thing is just being able to weld, honestly. During lunch and on my free time, they’ll let me weld just to practice and get better.”

Why Choose UTI for Welding Training?

Dagan’s recommendation for UTI comes from the heart. He started with no prior knowledge and left with a wealth of skills and confidence, as he tells us.

“Would I recommend UTI? Absolutely,” he emphasizes. “Because I knew nothing. And they teach you pretty much everything.”

Dagan’s journey into welding began back in high school, where a spark of interest turned into a  career for him. His advice to high school students? Give welding training a shot.

“If you’re in high school, try welding. You just have to keep practicing,” he explains. “My education, I’m very grateful for it because without it, I wouldn’t have been here.” 

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