NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 13 students graduate from UA VIP program

A new group of United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students completed their fire suppression training at Fort Campbell...

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Marine veteran thanks UA VIP program that prepared him for a civilian career in the pipe trades

Marine Staff Sgt. Cory Matyevich began his new career as a welder when he transitioned out of the military in 2023. 

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UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 22 begins

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

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JBLM Welding Class 30 reaches midpoint of UA VIP training

The students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 30 have started...

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JBLM HVACR Class 29 reaches training midpoint

The students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 29 are halfway done with the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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UA VIP instructor talks about the program on national pro-union podcast

Rachel Lablance, the first female instructor in the United Associations Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program, recently appeared on...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 students begin training

A new group of transitioning active-duty service members have begun training in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...

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Fort Carson Welding Class 27 students graduate from the UA VIP program

Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program graduated from Fort Carson Welding Class 27 on April 4. 

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UA VIP graduate selected for the UA-MCAA Future Leaders Program

Jerry L. Golden III graduated from the UA VIP program in 2017 and is now a journeyman with Steamfitters Local Union 420, in...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 students graduate from UA VIP program

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 on March 21.

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