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Lisa Legohn Highlight
Lisa Legohn
Master Welder
Don’t let opportunities pass you by. They’re not always going to come and knock on the door—you have to go look. It’s about wanting, knowing, and preparing yourself to get that prize or that dream.
About Lisa
- Grew up in Hollywood, CA.
- While in high school, she took a year-long ROP (Regional Occupational Program) in welding at the Watts Skills Center.
- Due to this training, she was able to start welding professionally right after graduation.
- Attended Los Angeles Trade Technical College to pursue her degree in welding—she continued working as a welder throughout college in order to build up her field experience.
- After earning her associates degree in welding, she started attending classes through UCLA Extension to learn about teaching techniques.
- She later went to California State University, Long Beach to earn her teaching credentials.
- While going to school, she was working full time as a pipe welder in the morning and teaching welding classes at night at Compton Community College.
- She is now a Master Welder and Associate Professor of Welding at Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
