Carson got to work helping the area’s welders become even better. “I preach to them all the time that if you never stop learning your trade, you become extremely valuable.”
Carson’s welders are successful — and so is his welding fabrication business. “It’s not about financial gain for me,” he said. “It’s about what I can give to everybody out there.”
“Somewhere along the line, being a tradesman or a craftsman was a dirty job. It’s not!”
Carson is giving opportunities to young people with his Future Craftsmen of America foundation. “We talk to high schools, trade schools,” said Josh Austin, a T&T fabricator. “Look into sheet metal or welding fabrication as an alternative to college.” Carson wants young people to know the truth about skilled trades. “Somewhere along the line, being a tradesman or a craftsman was a dirty job. It’s not!”
Leonardo Mata heard about T&T Industrial through the foundation, while attending a local trade school. He later toured the shop and joined Carson’s team. “They’re growing,” Leonardo said. “I want to be part of it.”
Young people like Leonardo are the future of skilled trades — and Carson is helping to ignite their careers. “My imprint is delivering the knowledge that I’ve gained over 30 years in the trade … so people can continue and spread that knowledge.”