UNITED ASSOCIATION VETERANS IN PIPING PROGRAM
Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
WELDING & HVACR

APPLY YOUR MILITARY TRAINING TO A REWARDING CAREER

UA VIP Pipeline to Success

Discover how UA VIP prepares military members for a successful civilian life

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Upcoming Classes:

 
Welding Class 30 & HVACR Class 29:
February 20, 2024 - June 13, 2024
 
Welding Class 31 & HVACR Class 30:
July 2, 2024 - October 24, 2024

Welding Class 32 & HVACR Class 31:
November 12, 2024 - March 6, 2025

Welding Class 33 & HVACR Class 32:
March 25, 2025 - July 17, 2025
 
Welding Class 34 & HVACR Class 33:
July 29, 2025 - November 20, 2025

Welding Class 35 & HVACR Class 34:
December 9, 2025 - April 2, 2026
 
Welding Class 36 & HVACR Class 35:
April 21, 2026 - August 20, 2026
 
Welding Class 37 & HVACR Class 36:
September 8, 2026 - December 30, 2026

Welding Class 38 & HVACR Class 37:
January 19, 2027 - May 13, 2027

Welding Class 39 & HVACR Class 38:
June 1, 2027 - September 23, 2027
 
Welding Class 40 & HVACR Class 39:
October 12, 2027 - February 3, 2028

Welding Class 41 & HVACR Class 40:
February 22, 2028 - June 15, 2028

Welding Class 42 & HVACR Class 41:
July 5, 2028 - October 26, 2028

Please be aware that UA VIP has changed the length of the program to 118 days,
which in turn, has affected the start and end dates of all future classes.

Through the UA Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program, you can apply your military training into a rewarding career in the pipe trades.

Your military career may be coming to an end, but the countless skills and experiences you have acquired throughout your service can benefit you for the rest of your life. Let us help you put your skills and experiences to the test when you enter into the highly in-demand piping industry, which is full of career opportunities and can provide a stable future for you and your family.

Benefits of the UA VIP Program:

  • Free Career Skills Training
  • Industry-Recognized Certifications
  • Direct Entry into UA Apprenticeship
  • Guaranteed Job Placement
  • Lifelong Career Opportunities 

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Welding and HVACR: There are accelerated welding and accelerated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) training programs offered to active-duty transitioning service members. Both programs are 118 days in duration meeting Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 
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