NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Camp Lejeune Welding Class 27 halfway through VIP training

Camp Lejeune Welding Class 27 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program. 

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VIP graduate encourages other transitioning service members to consider UA VIP program

David McRill was a Marine Staff Sergeant when he joined the UA VIP program in 2023 to acquire the skills necessary for a...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 27 begins UA VIP training

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 students graduate from the UA VIP program

Students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 celebrated their graduation from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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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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