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

FORT CAMPBELL • WELDING and FIRE SUPPRESSION

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 Classes

 

Welding Class 22:
October 23, 2023 - February 29, 2024

Welding Class 23:
March 18, 2024 - July 11, 2024
 
Welding Class 24:
July 29, 2024 - November 21, 2024

Welding Class 25:
December 9, 2024 - April 3, 2025

Welding Class 26:
April 21, 2025 - August 14, 2025
 
Welding Class 27:
August 25, 2025 - December 18, 2025

Welding Class 28:
January 5, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Welding Class 29:
May 18, 2026 - September 10, 2026
 
Welding Class 30:
September 28, 2026 - January 21, 2027

Welding Class 31:
February 8, 2027 - June 3, 2027

Welding Class 32:
June 21, 2027 - October 14, 2027

Welding Class 33:
November 1, 2027 - February 24, 2028

Welding Class 34:
March 6, 2028 - June 29, 2028
 
Welding Class 35:
July 17, 2028 - November 9, 2028
 
Welding Class 36:
November 27, 2028 - March 22, 2029

Fire Suppression Classes

 

Fire Suppression Class 13:
December 26, 2023 - April 18, 2024
 
Fire Suppression Class 14:
May 6, 2024 - August 29, 2024
 
Fire Suppression Class 15:
September 16, 2024 - January 9, 2025
 
Fire Suppression Class 16:
January 27, 2025 - May 22, 2025
 
Fire Suppression Class 17:
June 9, 2025 - October 2, 2025
 
Fire Suppression Class 18:
October 20, 2025 - February 12, 2026
 
Fire Suppression Class 19:
March 2, 2026 - June 25, 2026
 
Fire Suppression Class 20:
July 13, 2026 - November 5, 2026
 
Fire Suppression Class 21:
November 23, 2026 - March 18, 2027
 
Fire Suppression Class 22:
April 5, 2027 - July 29, 2027
 
Fire Suppression Class 23:
August 16, 2027 - December 9, 2027
 
Fire Suppression Class 24:
December 27, 2027 - April 20, 2028
 
Fire Suppression Class 25:
May 8, 2028 - August 31, 2028
 
Fire Suppression Class 26:
September 18, 2028 - January 11, 2029

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 Fire Suppression: There are accelerated welding training and fire suppression programs offered for active-duty transitioning service members. The programs are 118 days in duration, classes meet Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm.

Students are selected to participate in this program through an interview process. Contact your Career Skills Office for additional details.

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