NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 reaches mid-way point of UA VIP training

The students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 are officially halfway through...

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Graduate says UA VIP program gave him a leg up over other apprentices

Marine Lance Cpl. Marshall Payton transitioned out of the military in 2022 and began his civilian career as a welder with ...

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Marine veteran credits UA VIP program for easy transition to civilian career

Justin Bockway was a Marine Sergeant when he joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program in 2023 to learn...

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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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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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UA VIP Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 reaches halfway mark

The active-duty service members of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 have reached the halfway point of the United Association...

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Marine sergeant credits VIP program for success in civilian workforce

Marine Sgt. Nicolas Alvarado began his new career as a welder when he transitioned out of the military in 2021. 

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 begins on-base training

The students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 have started their on-base training as they prepare to transition from military...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 grads are ready for post-military careers

At the beginning of November, the students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 graduated from the United Association Veterans in...

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