Congratulations to Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 16 students for reaching the halfway point in their UA VIP training.
These dedicated service members have been preparing to transition from military life into rewarding civilian careers in the pipe trades.
At this point in their training, Class 16 students have gained valuable hands-on skills and recently learned where they will begin their UA apprenticeships after they graduate from the program and transition out of the military.
After completing the program and leaving the military, VIP graduates will relocate to an agreed-upon UA Local Union to begin their union pipe trades career.
Army Spc. Khiem Nguyen's apprenticeship will take him to the Los Angeles area, where he will begin his five-year apprenticeship with UA Local 709.
Meanwhile, Army Sgt. Robert Daniels will begin his apprenticeship with UA Local 669 and will relocate to Pittsburgh, Pa.
Other students in Class 16 will relocate to various parts of Tennessee, Arizona, Ohio and Kentucky, showcasing the nationwide reach and opportunities provided by the UA VIP program.
During their time in the program, Class 16 students have received top-tier instruction from experienced journeymen, blending classroom learning with hands-on training.
The UA VIP program offers accelerated training programs in welding, HVACR and fire suppression at the following military installations:
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Welding and HVACR)
- Camp Pendleton (welding)
- Fort Carson (welding)
- Fort Cavazos (welding)
- Camp Lejeune (welding)
- Fort Campbell (welding and fire suppression)
- Naval Station Norfolk (HVACR)
What is the UA VIP program?
The UA VIP program is a DOD SkillBridge initiative designed to help active-duty service members transition into civilian careers.
VIP students gain industry-recognized certifications and hands-on experience, preparing them for apprenticeships with UA signatory contractors.
During the second half of their on-base training, Class 16 students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications before they graduate in May.
As UA apprentices, UA VIP graduates will earn good union wages and comprehensive healthcare benefits for themselves and their families.
Visit the UA VIP website to learn more about the program and its opportunities.
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