The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes Fort Campbell Welding Class 26 as they begin their journey toward rewarding civilian careers in the pipe trades.
The UA VIP program, a DOD SkillBridge initiative, provides free training to help transitioning active-duty service members smoothly transition to civilian life.
The program ensures a pathway to a union apprenticeship and a guaranteed job with a UA signatory contractor upon successful completion and military separation.
Class 26 students are taught by experienced UA journeymen through classroom instruction and hands-on training.
During their time in the program, students will receive comprehensive on-base training in oxy-fuel cutting, SMAW and GTAW welding and OSHA safety.
Fort Campbell is one of seven military bases nationwide offering UA VIP training and Class 26 students will benefit from hands-on learning, expert instruction and a supportive classroom environment.
The UA VIP program offers training 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)
Why choose UA VIP?
For many Class 26 students, joining UA VIP was more than just job training, it was securing a future with no student debt, guaranteed job placement, excellent wages and benefits and support.
As Class 26 students embark on their 118-day training program, they are not just learning a trade, they are building a foundation for long-term success.
Upon graduation, each student will transition into a DOL-registered UA apprenticeship, joining over 370,000 UA members across North America.
The UA VIP program is proud to support service members as they take the next step in their careers and become part of the United Association family.
Transitioning active-duty service members in their last six months of service interested in starting a civilian career in welding, HVACR, or fire suppression can learn more by visiting the UA VIP program.
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