Welding Your Way Toward Success: Insights from Travis Mathis

Are you ready to spark a new career where you can be doing what you love? Travis Mathis, Welding instructor, shares his journey and why welding might just be your next big thing!¹

Finding Passion in Welding

Travis didn’t just stumble into welding; it was destiny calling.

"I always wanted to be an instructor," he shares. But the stars aligned when he found welding. "This is what I'm supposed to be teaching," he realized, proving that passion and profession can indeed be a match made in heaven.

Hands-On Learning: The UTI Way

At UTI, learning isn’t confined to textbooks.

Travis emphasizes, "Ninety-five percent of our time is spent out here in the lab."

This hands-on approach helps ensure students not only learn the skills but truly comprehend them.

"If we learn something and we learn it incorrectly, we're going to be doing it incorrectly for the remainder of our career," he warns.

That’s why at UTI, he’s focused on helping students get it right, right from the start.

Crafting Professionals, Not Just Welders

What separates a welder from a professional? According to Travis, it's "communication, being somewhere on time, attention to detail."

These elements are crucial, and UTI strives to instill them in every student. Because when grads step out into the world, they’re trained not just to be entry-level welders. They’re well-rounded professionals ready to take on challenges.

Never “Working” a Day in Your Life

One of Travis’ favorite sayings is, "If you find something you enjoy doing, you will never work a day in your life."

With welding, he’s found his calling. Imagine waking up every day excited about your work. That’s when a passion meets profession.

Ready To Train for a Career?

Welding isn’t just a skill; it’s a craft that can lead toward a fulfilling career. At UTI, you’ll find the right blend of passion, precision and professionalism. So why wait? Enroll in Welding Technology training at UTI today.

Dive in, and who knows? You might just find that you’ll also never work a day in your life!

To learn more about our welding training, head to our Programs page.