Congratulations to the members of Fort Cavazos Welding Class 27, who graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on Sept. 5!
After transitioning out of the military, these UA VIP graduates are guaranteed direct entry into a DOL-registered apprenticeship program with the UA at an agreed-upon location.
The UA VIP program is a DOD SkillBridge program designed to help active-duty service members transition back to civilian life as smoothly as possible.
Class 27 students were taught the basics of welding through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training.
During their time in the program, Class 27 students had the opportunity to learn oxy-fuel cutting and SMAW and GTAW certifications. They also completed a pipe spool project to learn the basics of pipe fittings and apply their skills to a real-world scenario.
Class 27 graduates will begin their apprenticeship training already knowing the basics to perform proper installation, maintenance and repair of various piping systems.
After they transition out of the military, Class 27 graduates will travel to various parts of Texas, Alabama, Massachusetts, Arizona, Oklahoma, Utah and Illinois to begin their apprenticeships.
The UA VIP program offers 118 days of training to help transitioning service members prepare for a civilian career in welding, HVACR or fire suppression at the following seven military installations:
- 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)
Apply for the UA VIP program
Since 2008, the UA VIP program has helped thousands of active-duty service members transition out of the military and into rewarding civilian careers.
UA VIP program participants leave the military with a valuable set of skills and expertise that prepares them for a long, rewarding career in the pipe trades.
After students graduate from the UA VIP program and transition out of the military, graduates will begin their five-year apprenticeship program at an agreed-upon UA Local.
If you are an active-duty service member looking to transition out of the military and begin a new civilian career, consider applying for the UA VIP program today!
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