A Day in the Life of a Welder: Tulsa Welding School Graduate Kayla J

Kayla J. was working a dead-end job after graduating high school. Her father suggested she go to welding school to turn her life around and find something she really wanted to do, but was it for her?

Kayla thought about it for a year, but when she moved to Florida, Tulsa Welding School was an enticing opportunity. She signed up to attend the day she went in for an interview.

The hands-on training was what Kayla found the most value in. She couldn't sit in a classroom for 5 days a week. Using a torch and playing with fire wasn't boring, either.

Right after getting out of school and getting hired, she was making $30 an hour, enough to put some money away, buy some furniture, and go on vacation. Now she has her own home, vehicle and campers. She also travels 4 months out of the year for archery.

Kayla's career will follow her wherever she wants to go. She thanks TWS for giving her the life she now has.

Tulsa Welding School was founded in 1949 by two welders who recognized a strong demand for skilled tradesman in their industry. Over 60 years later, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) has evolved into an educational institution that prepares students for various skilled trade careers with a multitude of specialties and applications. Graduates from Tulsa Welding School are trained to have the knowledge, skills and essential attitude to immediately enter their chosen profession.

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[thecat]

I actually work with this girl .i showed her this video and asked for an autograph. Lol she was so embarrassed. And she is a Great welder and hard worker 👍

[Okay-lbnv]

I work in the oil field and really want to get into welding! YOU INSPIRED ME TO GO THROUGH WITH IT!!

[angieswelding]

Whenever I do go to welding school I will watch this before I start class. So that I won’t feel intimidated by the guys.

[plantmanstudios]

Her energy makes me feel good. I like it.

[jasmeenadams]

Very inspirational video to all women out there! I've always wanted to work in the Trades but always told myself "No you can't these jobs are for men only." Recently I found the courage to reevaluate my life and have decided to finally follow my dreams. Thank you for this video!! Congratulations Kayla your truly an inspiration.

[shyfoxer]

I just started welding school in Sweden and I love it! It's 2 girls and 3 guys but we're having so much fun ☺️

[CamFits]

She got me on the family part. That was beautiful

[shaneintegra]

I went to a short welding class for 6 weeks and now I'm working on a job making pretty good money

[amandabennett]

i want to go into welding so bad! so glad i saw this, gives me the encouragement i need to be around all the guys!

[andrewbarnard]

I'm thinking about doing welding as a career by becoming a welder fabricator. Thank you Kayla for the encouragement.

[sarahangelmartinez-briggs]

I'm a learning welder who is inspired by you by the way I'm going to school at community College tho I'm a mom to 4 one of which is disabled and I am so motivated to make my daughter a better wheelchair

[tatibutcher]

I watch this video everyday to calm the fears I have to start welding with Tulsa welding next month on the 27th I know absolutely nothing about welding but I have a desire to learn! Wish me luck 🤞🏾

[mairabarrera]

I literally watch this video for motivation.

[fuckfuckmcgeefuckfuckmcg]

Welding is a great trade if you’re willing to travel, here in wv I’m about to test into my first travel job because I’m sick of breaking my back for shit pay but I still love what I do!

[juliekmunden]

Good job! A great story to inspire others, especially-women! Kudos.

[metalheartmachine]

this is really well done. Thank you. My welding students will really love this video.

[florylesmallladywelder]

Love welding.. that is my full time job here in Australia..

[lwr]

This is awesome, makes me feel like I can do anything

[billjones]

Wow I so wish I could talk my daughter into welding. She has a Lincoln tig welder but to get her out there to weld is a nightmare 😞 she even had two welding classes in high school.

[GaryLiseo]

I learned welding as an independent study for part of my Master’s degree (teaching K-12 tech Ed). Not a great welder, but I learned some basics and can fuse steel together.
Toyed around with the idea of trying it professionally, but not sure where to start