The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly recognizes the graduation of Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 17.
Over 118 days, this group of transitioning service members completed a rigorous curriculum, marking a significant milestone in their journey from military service to skilled civilian careers.
Once UA VIP graduates transition out of the military, they are guaranteed direct entry into a DOL-registered UA apprenticeship program at an agreed-upon location.
Class 17 students graduated with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to design, install and maintain modern fire protection systems.
UA VIP journeyman instructors Curtis Amos and Kyle Shrum taught Class 17 students the fundamentals of fire suppression through a blend of classroom instruction, laboratory exercises and real-world simulations.
During their time in the program, students also had the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications that they will take with them after they transition out of the military.
Some students will graduate with certificates in steel pipe threading and grooving, rigging and signaling, copper joining and more.
These certifications will help the VIP graduates stand out from other apprentices on future jobsites.
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UA VIP is a DOD SkillBridge initiative that helps active service members transition out of the military directly into UA-registered apprenticeship programs.
After transitioning out of the military, UA VIP graduates are also guaranteed a job with a UA signatory contractor.
This seamless pathway offers immediate access to competitive wages, exceptional benefits and lifelong opportunities for advancement in the pipe trades.
UA VIP graduates obtain valuable skillsets that make them stand out from their peers.
Their military experience combined with the skills learned during the UA VIP program prepare students for a long, rewarding civilian career in the pipe trades.
The UA VIP program offers accelerated training in welding, HVACR or fire suppression at the following military bases:
- Camp Pendleton (welding)
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord (welding and HVACR)
- Fort Carson (welding)
- Fort Cavazos (welding)
- Camp Lejeune (welding)
- Fort Campbell (welding and fire suppression)
- Naval Station Norfolk (HVACR)
Interested service members do not need to be stationed at one of these bases in order to apply for the UA VIP program.
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