NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

Take a look at some of the newsworthy items for the VIP program.

Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 21 students graduate from UA VIP program

The students in Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 21 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program...

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UA VIP graduate credits program for creating amazing civilian career

Ever since Sam Phipps can remember, joining the military was all he ever wanted to do. It was the only thing he would consider as...

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United Association holds Master Instructor Bootcamp in Ann Arbor

The United Association’s Education and Training Department hosted a Master Instructor Bootcamp on March 5-7 at Washtenaw...

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Fort Cavazos Welding Class 26 reaches mid-way point of UA VIP training

Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort Cavazos Welding Class 26 are officially halfway through their...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 42 halfway through UA VIP program

The UA VIP students in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 42 are halfway through their accelerated welding training.

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UA VIP instructors praise growing Construction Working Minds Summit

Hundreds of individuals within the construction industry gathered in Kansas City for The Construction Working Minds Summit. 

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UA VIP instructors host panel at 2024 CWM Summit

The Construction Working Minds Summit kicked off on Feb. 28. Hundreds of individuals in the construction industry gathered in...

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Fort Carson Welding Class 27 students find out placements for UA apprenticeship

The UA VIP students in Fort Carson Welding Class 27 are halfway through their accelerated welding training. 

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 students graduate from the UA VIP program

Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 graduated on Feb. 29.

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UA VIP Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 reaches halfway mark

The active-duty service members of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 have reached the halfway point of the United Association...

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Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 13 students reach halfway mark of UA VIP program

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students in Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 13 are halfway done with...

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 30 begins

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...

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UA VIP Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 29 begins

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes a new group of transitioning active-duty service members. 

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UA VIP graduate first to become a UA Training Director

Former Army Spc. Michael Parker joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program to prepare for his transition...

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Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 21 halfway through UA VIP program

The UA VIP students are halfway through their accelerated HVAC-R training at Naval Station Norfolk. 

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JBLM HVAC-R Class 28 students graduate and prepare for future pipe trades careers

Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 28 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on...

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JBLM Welding Class 29 students graduate from the UA VIP program

Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord graduated on Feb. 1. 

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Marine sergeant credits VIP program for success in civilian workforce

Marine Sgt. Nicolas Alvarado began his new career as a welder when he transitioned out of the military in 2021. 

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 students halfway done with UA Vip Program

United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 students have reached the halfway mark of...

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Army sergeant had stress-free transition from military thanks to UA VIP program

Army Sgt. Jaime Chavez knew he would need a new career when he transitioned out of the military. After learning about the UA VIP...

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UA VIP Fort Cavazos class 26 begins

Fort Cavazos Welding Class 26 is one of the first United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) classes to start 2024. 

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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 42 begins

The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...

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Fort Campbell Fire suppression Class 13 students begin training

Transitioning active duty service members have begun training in Fort Campbell’s Fire Suppression Class 13. 

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UA Veterans unite at Tradeswomen Build Nations

In a world where diversity and inclusion are gaining increasing recognition, the building trades industry has seen a remarkable...

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Army veteran thanks VIP program for easy transition to civilian life

U.S. Army Veteran Ryan Hammond joined the Veterans in Piping (VIP) program in May with plans to learn new skills that will...

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Fort cavazos welding class 25: paving a path to success in the pipe trades

On Dec. 14, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Fort Cavazos Welding Class...

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Camp Pendleton Class 41 graduates ready for civilian careers

Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Camp Pendleton graduated on Dec. 14.

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 begins on-base training

The students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 have started their on-base training as they prepare to transition from military...

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Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 12 celebrates class graduation

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly celebrated the graduation of Fort Campbell Fire Suppression...

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JBLM Welding Class 29 reaches the midpoint of its training program

As the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program's JBLM Welding Class 29 reaches its midpoint, the students have...

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JBLM HVAC-R Class 28 students look to future at halfway point of their training

As JBLM HVAC-R Class 28 reaches its midpoint, the students have the opportunity to determine where they will start their future...

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Fort Carson Welding Class 27 students begin accelerated welding training

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VIP graduate thanks UA VIP program for career opportunities

Former Marine Sgt. Marshall Lord joined the United Association Veterans in Piping Program to prepare for his transition out of...

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UA VIP graduate thanks UA VIP program for preparing him for a civilian career

Navy Veteran Luis Diaz joined the Veterans in Piping program (VIP) in 2022 to prepare for a new civilian career as an HVAC-R...

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Students of UA VIP Norfolk HVAC-R Class 21 begin training

Another United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program class has started preparing a group of students who will soon...

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Fort Carson Welding Class 26 students graduate from UA VIP program

The students of Fort Carson Welding Class 26 graduated from the UA VIP program on Nov. 9 and will soon begin new civilian careers...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 grads are ready for post-military careers

At the beginning of November, the students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 graduated from the United Association Veterans in...

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Graduate from the first VIP Program class continues to climb the ranks

Army Sgt. David Lee began a new career within the plumbing and pipefitting industry when he transitioned out of the military in...

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UA VIP class 40 students halfway through training at camp Pendleton

Members of the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 have reached the halfway...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 41 students halfway through training

Students in the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Camp Pendleton Welding Class 41 students are officially halfway...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 begins

Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 is now underway, and the students – regardless of previous experience level – are beginning to...

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Naval Station Norfolk Class 20 graduates ready for careers as HVAC-R Service Techs

Students in the UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 graduated on Oct. 26. 

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Fort Cavazos Class 25 students halfway through accelerated welding training

With nine weeks down, Fort Cavazos Welding Class 25 students are halfway through the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 12 halfway through training

The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 12 students are halfway done with their...

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 21 graduates are ready for civilian careers

On Oct. 5, students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 21 graduated with...

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UA VIP Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 students halfway through training

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Welding Class 24 at Camp Lejeune have reached the halfway...

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UA VIP students at Ft. Carson are halfway through welding training

For the last nine weeks, the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Fort Carson Welding Class 26 has been learning the...

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UA VIP JBLM Welding Class 29 begins

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...

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JBLM HVAC-R Class 28 begins

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program provides transitioning active-duty service members a chance to prepare...

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UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 reaches halfway mark

Active-duty service members have reached the halfway point of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) HVAC-R Class 20...

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JBLM Welding Class 28 graduates ready for civilian careers

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 28 students graduated in early...

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JBLM HVAC-R Class 27 students prepare for careers after graduation

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 27 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program...

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UA VIP Fort Cavazos Welding Class 25 begins

On Aug. 14, members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Cavazos Welding Class 25 embarked on 18...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 41 members start journey to new civilian careers

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 12 students begin training

Transitioning active-duty service member Army Sgt. Warren Gellings and his fellow classmates recently began the United...

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 21 students select locations to start careers

The students in Fort Campbell Welding Class 21 have reached the halfway point of their United Association Veterans In Piping (UA...

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UA VIP graduate walked 68 miles for veteran suicide awareness

A United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) graduate recently received media attention for walking 68 miles to raise...

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Fort Cavazos Welding Class 24 graduates ready for civilian careers

Recent graduates of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Cavazos Welding Class 24 will not be...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 grads are prepared to start civilian careers

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program congratulates the participants from Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40,...

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JBLM Welding Class 28 students are halfway through training

The students of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 28 are halfway through their time in the United Association Veterans In...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 11 graduates

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 11 graduated on July...

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JBLM HVAC-R Class 27 reaches halfway mark of UA VIP training

Active-duty service members are halfway through their 18-week United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program HVAC-R...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 begins training for civilian careers

The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 started this month, providing...

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Active-duty service members begin welding training at Fort Carson

In their last six months of service to the country, members of Fort Carson Welding Class 26 have begun learning accelerated...

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VIP Graduate finds immediate success with UA career

Former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Dunn is enjoying the start of a successful civilian career in the HVAC-R field thanks to the United...

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Members of UA VIP Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 begin career training

Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 students have begun their 18 weeks of training to prepare for new civilian careers in the...

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Congratulations to UA VIP Fort Carson Welding Class 25 graduates

The graduates of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort Carson Welding Class 25 will soon begin new and...

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Camp Lejeune Class 23 grads are ready to start their new careers

The graduates of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 are ready to begin their new...

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UA VIP welcomes the first female instructor

Sgt. Rachel LaBlance is now the first female instructor for the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program.

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VIP students in Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 21 begin career training

The United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) program continues to play a crucial role in ensuring military veterans can...

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Welding Class 24 students halfway through VIP training at Ft. Cavazos

The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Fort Cavazos Welding Class 24 has reached its halfway point as students...

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Fort Carson students halfway through welding class 25 training

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Carson Welding Class 25 recently hit the midway point...

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 20 graduates, are ready to start careers

Congratulations are in order for the group of students graduating in mid-May 2023 from the United Association (UA) Veterans In...

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 20 graduates ready to start union careers

Congratulations are in order for the group of students graduating in mid-May 2023 from the United Association (UA) Veterans In...

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UA VIP JBLM Welding Class 27 students begin civilian career training

The students who just began Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 27 will soon gain foundational skills to begin a welding...

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JBLM Welding Class 28 students begin journey to a civilian career

Students starting in the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 28 are...

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Army veteran embarks on a new civilian career

Army veteran Kristofer Schaffner joined the United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program to begin a new career in the...

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Camp Lejeune welding class 23 reaches midway point of training

United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 students are halfway through their advanced welding...

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Marine lands a civilian job with good pay, healthcare thanks to UA VIP

When U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Ramberg transitioned out of the military in 2021, he didn’t need to worry about healthcare or...

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JBLM Welding Class 27 graduates ready for their civilian careers

Thanks to the United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) program, Army Sgt. Christopher Mckaig is ready to begin a civilian...

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UA VIP program taught Army Staff Sgt. a valuable post-military career

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Sprague doesn’t have to struggle to...

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Fort Hood Welding Class 24 begins 18-week training

Fort Hood Welding Class 24 is a group of hard-working transitioning military members who have come together to prepare for...

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Camp Pendleton UA VIP service members embark on 18-week training program

Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 has officially begun at the installation, and the transitioning active-duty service members who...

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Army Cpl. transitions into a good paying civilian career thanks to VIP

Army Cpl. Rory Mierzejewski was a bit nervous when he began the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training..

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Thanks to the UA VIP program, U.S. Marine Sgt. purchases first home

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, U.S. Marine Sgt. Travis McKoy has a stable job as a plumber...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 begins

It won’t be long before Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 students begin their civilian careers in the pipe trades. 

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Camp Pendleton UA VIP graduates prepared for civilian welding careers

The graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 39 will soon begin their new and rewarding post-military careers. 

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Army Spc. lands promising welding career thanks to UA VIP

Army Spc. William Northrop joined the United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program because he was ready to prepare...

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UA VIP Fort Hood Welding Class 23 Grads have civilian career path set

The graduates of Fort Hood Welding Class 23 are prepared to begin their new rewarding civilian careers in the pipe trades. 

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Army Sgt. finds an easier transition and a career thanks to the UA VIP

For Army Sgt. Michael Campbell, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proved to be vital to his transition...

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UA VIP Graduates can Obtain a College Degree Through WCC

UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) graduates will now be one step closer to earning a college degree thanks to a new agreement with ...

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Fort Campbell UA VIP Fire Suppression Class 10 Graduates

The graduates of Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 10 will soon begin their new lucrative and rewarding civilian careers in...

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VIP Program earns DOL HIRE VETS Platinum Award

U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Martin J. Walsh recognized the UA International Training Fund’s Veterans In Piping (VIP)...

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VIP Students in Fort Carson’s Welding Class 25 Begin Career Training

A bright future awaits the students in Fort Carson’s Welding Class 25. 

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 students begin UA VIP career training

More than half of all veterans say finding a job was the most challenging aspect of transitioning out of the military, according...

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VIP program provided Army Sgt. a direct path to a UA welding career

The United Association Veterans in Piping program put Army Sgt. Joshua Schacht on a direct path to a career in the pipe trades...

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Marine competes in welding competition after UA VIP Program

Congratulations are in order for Joseph Karcher, who was previously stationed with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, where...

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UA VIP students will begin HVAC training for civilian careers

Life’s about to get pretty interesting for the students in Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 19.

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Fort Carson UA VIP graduates will soon begin civilian welding careers

For the graduates of Fort Carson Welding Class 24, the transition to civilian life has been easier because their post-military...

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VIP Camp Lejeune grads look forward to welding careers after military

The graduates of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 22 have bright civilian careers on the horizon.

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City of Austin plumbing inspector owes success to UA VIP program

Seven years after graduating from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Spc. Christopher Rogan is...

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Army Sgt. lands promising trades career as a welder thanks to UA VIP

Army Sgt. Wayne Walston joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because welding seemed like a promising...

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VIP Naval Station Norfolk Class 18 grads will soon begin HVACR careers

The graduates of Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 18 already have their post-military futures mapped out.

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Fort Campbell Welding Class begins VIP training for civilian careers

The students in Fort Campbell Welding Class 20 are laying the foundations for their future.

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UA VIP program provided Army Spc. with the tools for a great career

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Spc. MichaelParker’s transition to civilian life was...

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UA journeyman owes the start of his civilian success to UA VIP program

For Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hall, the welding training he received through the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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Fort Campbell UA VIP welding grads will soon begin civilian careers

The graduates of Fort Campbell Welding Class 19 stand at the precipice of lucrative and rewarding civilian careers in the pipe...

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3 common mistakes to avoid when transitioning out of the military

Your ETS date is on the calendar. You’ve served your country, and your time is almost complete. What’s next?

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UA VIP welcomes the first female instructor

Sgt. Rachel LeBlance is now the first female instructor for the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program.

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How to use your GI Bill benefits after leaving the military

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a generous education benefit provided to any veteran who has served on active duty for at least 90 days...

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UA VIP program provides Army Spc. with a path to a great paying career

For Army Spc. Joshua Starnes, joining the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program was the best decision he ever...

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The UA VIP’s guaranteed advantage over other Skillbridge DOD programs

Skillbridge DOD programs provide on-the-job training and work experience while you are still in the military in preparation for a...

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VIP program teaches Army Sgt. welding skills to provide for his family

Army Sgt. John McKoin is grateful for his experience in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it has...

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HVACR VIP Program Offers Endless Opportunities for Apprentice

Scott Hale, an HVACR apprentice with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 296, Boise, ID, was a Combat Engineer in the Army for eight...

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UA VIP JBLM Welding Class 27 students begin civilian career training

The students who just began Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 27 will soon gain foundational skills to begin a welding...

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UA VIP JBLM HVAC Class 26 begins training for civilian careers

Transitioning out of the military can be a challenging and exciting time.

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Thanks to the VIP program, Army Sergeant becomes a journeyman welder

When Army Sgt. Justin McKnight considered a civilian career for life after the military, he weighed two different options:...

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A Seasoned Journeyman Gives Back to the VIP Program

Jason Smith works alongside Jose Bellejo as a Fort Carson VIP welding instructor. What the VIPs gainfrom Smith is 23 years of...

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Jose Ballejo - Army Veteran, VIP Instructor, Union Member

Suppose you’re lucky enough to be chosen for the Fort Carson Veterans in Piping (VIP) welding program. In that case, you will...

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UA VIP grads are guaranteed well-paid civilian jobs in HVAC industry

More than half of transitioning veterans experience unemployment for four months or longer after leaving the military, according...

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VIP welding grads prepared for good-paying careers in the pipe trades

There’s nothing like having plans set for a lucrative civilian career to ease the stress of transitioning out of the military.

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Becoming an HVACR Service Technician

Caleb Pringle joined the Army right out of high school in 2010. His first duty station was El Paso, TX, as an infantryman. He had...

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UA VIP administrator extols program’s benefits on AWF Union Podcast

United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Administrator and Training Specialist Mike Hazard appeared on the...

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A Marine Encourages Apprenticeship as The Way Out

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 716, State of Maine, journeyman pipefitter Troy Fogg enlisted to be a Marine in 2011, and in 2015,...

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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 39 starts civilian career training

The students who just began their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 39 will...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell fire suppression students begin career training

The students who began their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training in Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 10...

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Camp Pendleton welding class starts training, launches welding careers

Members of Welding Class 39 in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Camp Pendleton have done more than...

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Midway through training, JBLM welding students look forward to careers

It was the promise of a new career path to support his family through a union job that convinced Army Sgt. Nicholas Painter to...

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Fort Hood Welding Class 22 VIP grads will soon begin civilian careers

The graduates in Fort Hood Welding Class 22 have new careers to look forward to in the civilian world.

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Sprinkler Fitting is the Career Choice for Henry Santos

Henry Santos graduated from the VIP sprinkler fitter program at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He had been in the Army for four...

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VIP Camp Pendleton welding class 38 grads look forward to new careers

U.S. Marine Sgt. Orion Manasco was attracted to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it provided...

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VIP Camp Pendleton welding class 38 grads look forward to new careers

U.S. Marine Sgt. Orion Manasco was attracted to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it provided...

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UA VIP Fire Suppression Class 9 grads look ahead to civilian careers

Army Spc. Enrique Pineda joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it provided him free training...

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Army Sgt. recommended for civilian jobs thanks to VIP certifications

Thanks to the certifications he received in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP), Army Sgt. Joseph Gannon was able...

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VIP students in Fort Carson’s Welding Class 24 begin career training

The students in Fort Carson’s Welding Class 24 have planted the seeds for a bright future.

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Camp Lejeune UA VIP students will soon begin exciting civilian careers

For participants in Welding Class 22 at Camp Lejeune, life’s about to get more exciting. 

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VIP helped Army Specialist launch his trades career after the military

Ever since he was a kid, Army Spc. David Derby wanted to be a union welder. During his last few months of military service, he...

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JBLM HVAC students are midway through their UA VIP career training

Army Sgt. Carlos Taylor first learned about the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program from his father-in-law,...

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VIP Students in Naval Station Norfolk HVAC Class begin career training

Many transitioning active-duty service members wonder how they’ll support their families after the military.

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UA VIP Fort Carson Welding Class 23 grads ready to begin new careers

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, the graduates of Fort Carson Welding Class 23 stand at the...

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UA VIP Camp Lejeune Welding Class 21 grads will begin welding careers

For the recent graduates of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 21, it feels pretty good to transition from one career to another with...

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UA VIP program provides Marine a smooth transition to civilian career

For U.S. Marine Sgt. Rachel Lablance, the United Association Veterans in Piping program set her up with a turnkey civilian career...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Class 19 students begin welding career training

Regardless of their previous experience level, the students in Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 19 will soon learn key foundational...

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Naval Station Norfolk HVACR VIP grads will soon begin civilian careers

The graduates of Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 17 know they have a bright future and a solid career path after they get out...

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UA VIP provides Army Sgt. welding training and a path to a new career

After he transitioned out of the military, Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Meulemans planned to enroll in a local college near his...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Welding Class 18 looks forward to bright careers

The graduating members of Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 18 are about to see another promise of the United Association Veterans in...

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Army Cpl. becomes a journeyman plumber thanks to UA VIP program

Army Cpl. Dillon Douglas was first attracted to the United Association Veterans in Piping program for the health insurance,...

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UA VIP Program sets Army Spc. up for a lifelong HVAC union career

For Army Spc. Phillip Lopez, life after the military was a smooth transition thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping...

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UA VIP Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR students begin career training

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students have begun their training in Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 25....

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VIP Joint Base Lewis-McChord students begin civilian career training

As students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 26 begin their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training,...

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Army Corporal secures good paying welding career thanks to UA VIP

Two years after transitioning out of the military, Army Cpl. Isaac Marinchek has a good paying career as a union welder. 

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UA VIP graduate to represent UA District 1 in international contest

A United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) graduate has advanced to the UA International Apprentice Contest (INAC) in Ann...

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UA VIP welding graduates look forward to good paying civilian careers

Army Sgt. Dwight Washington joined the United Association Veterans in Piping program because he felt it provided the best avenue...

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Army staff Sergeant begins a welding career thanks to UA VIP program

It was the guaranteed job placement that convinced Army Staff Sgt. Oscar Lira to seek out the UA VIP program.

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR VIP grads look forward to great careers

U.S. Marine Cpl. James Elliott joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program for the opportunity to start a...

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UA VIP graduate returns years later as instructor at Fort Carson

Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Ballejo is a picture of the success possible in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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UA VIP students take safety class to complement welding training

Students in Camp Pendleton’s Welding Class 38 learned how to make the workplace safer through a safety training session, provided...

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Fort Hood welding students face easier transition thanks to UA VIP

Transitioning out of the military can be a challenge. After years of military service, veterans arefaced with the daunting task...

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New career opportunity begins for VIP Camp Pendleton welding students

For U.S. Marine Cpl. Juan Alvarez, it was the opportunity to be trained in a career without having to use his G.I. Bill that made...

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VIP Fort Campbell welding class graduates prepare for apprenticeships

Graduates of the Welding Class 15 in the Veterans in Piping program at Fort Campbell have completed the beginning of their...

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UA VIP students learn sprinkler fitting skills, which can save lives

The students in Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 9 are learning skills that will save lives.

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UA VIP Fort Hood Class 21 graduates will soon begin welding careers

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, the graduates of FortHood Welding Class 21 stand on the...

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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 37 grads excited for new careers

U.S. Marine Cpl. John Gourde joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program to become the best welder he could...

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Marine Sgt. builds strong bonds in the pipe trades thanks to UA VIP

For U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip Clifton, II, the transition between the military and civilian life through a career in the pipe...

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UA VIP Camp Lejeune Welding Class 21 begins civilian career training

Transitioning active-duty service members face a daunting question after the military: What’s next?

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Camp Lejeune UA VIP students will soon begin exciting civilian careers

For participants in Welding Class 21 at Camp Lejeune, life’s about to get more exciting.

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UA VIP Fort Carson welding class begins training for civilian careers

It’s a new day for the students in United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort CarsonWelding Class 23.

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UA VIP provides Army Sergeant with seamless career transition

For Army Sergeant First Class James Brown, the transition from the military into civilian life was seamless and relatively...

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VIP helps Marine Sergeant land good paying career after the military

For Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 155 Brother Brandon Harwood, a Marine Sergeant who transitioned out of the military in 2015,...

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UA VIP students begin class in preparation for new HVACR careers

Transitioning active-duty service members are about to change their lives with new civilian careers in the HVACR industry.

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UA VIP welding grads soon begin civilian careers after the military

U.S. Marine Sgt. Dustin Shehane was looking for a recession proof career once he got out of the military.

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Fort Carson welding class 22 grads will soon begin civilian careers

It’s graduation day for Welding Class 22 at Fort Carson, the latest group to complete training through the United Association...

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UA VIP program receives $50k tool grant to support career development

The mission of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program is to empower transitioning active-duty service members...

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U.S. DOL VETS tour UA VIP training facility at UA Local 26

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly hosted U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

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UA VIP graduates look forward to civilian careers as HVAC techs

The upcoming transition to civilian life was made easier for the graduates of the Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 16, thanks to...

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UA VIP grads to represent UA Locals at competitive welding competition

It’s pretty awesome to see those two grads of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program will be showing off...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell graduates will begin civilian welding careers

For Army Spc. Steven Scherrer, graduating from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program has been a truly...

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The UA VIP Program helps Staff Sgt. transition to civilian career

Army Staff Sgt. David Lee Leza has a simple message for those considering the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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UA VIP Joint Base Lewis-McChord welding and HVACR classes begin

Class started for students in Welding Class 25 and HVACR Class 24 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Thanks to UA VIP, Marine Corporal enjoys good paying union career

Shortly after transitioning out of the military, life for Marine Corporal Lou Barajasmartinez is financially on the upswing. As a...

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord UA VIP welding students learn career skills

For the students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 25, the start of class is certainly an important moment. It is the...

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JBLM HVACR Class 24 students will begin training for civilian careers

It’s a new day for the 10 students in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 24.

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UA VIP students learn hands on training in Fort Carson welding class

Class is already halfway complete for Fort Carson’s Welding Class 22.

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JBLM UA VIP grads will begin good paying careers

For the recent grads of Welding Class 24 and HVACR Class 23 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, that sense of connection forged in the...

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VIP Program sets Army Specialist up for a lifelong HVAC union career

For Army Spc. Phillip Lopez, life after the military was a smooth transition thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping...

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JBLM Welding Class 24 prepares grads for careers after the military

Army Sgt. Jose Gonzalez faced one fear transitioning out of the military: job placement.

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Graduates from JBLM HVACR Class 23 will soon begin civilian careers

The graduates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 23 have good paying civilian careers to look forward to after they...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell welding students find challenge and encouragement

Halfway through Welding Class 17 at Fort Campbell, Army Spc. Steven Scherrer is pleasantly pleased with the United Association...

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UA VIP Instructor Bootcamp reviews curriculum, training and safety

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) recently completed its Instructor Bootcamp  at the Hilton in San Diego. 

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MAP certification provides mental health training to VIP instructors

Transitioning active-duty service members and veterans carry a heavy load. Sometimes it is simply too much. 

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 37 begins training for civilian careers

For Marine Cpl. Jalen Nason, one of the hardest things about transitioning out of the military is deciding what to do next. He...

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VIP Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitting grads ready for civilian careers

Once they transition out of the military, the graduates of the United Association Veterans inPiping (UA VIP) Fort Campbell...

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Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter class 8 begins civilian career training

Students enrolled in Fort Campbell’s Sprinkler Fitter Class 8 are not just learning how to do a job. They are building the...

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Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter grads look forward to civilian careers

For the four graduates of Fort Campbell’s Sprinkler Fitter Class 7, the transition to civilian life has been fairly smooth, so...

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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 36 celebrates graduation

The eight graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 36 have a bright future as union welders with good paying jobs and quality...

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Fort Hood Welding Class 20 celebrates graduation

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, the graduates of Welding Class 20 at Fort Hood are prepared...

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UA VIP grads of HVACR Class 15 at Naval Station Norfolk begin careers

Graduates of the United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) HVACR Program at Naval Station Norfolk, are excited to embark...

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UA VIP Fort Carson Welding Class 22 begins with 11 new students

For the 11 students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Welding Class 22 at Fort Carson, the recent...

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UA VIP Welding Class 20 begins at Camp LeJeune

The experience range of the 10 students that make up Welding Class 20 at Camp LeJeune is across the board.

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UA VIP Program featured on News Channel 2 in Nashville

The UA VIP Program made the news in Tennessee!

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