NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Fort Campbell Welding Class 20 graduates ready to start union careers

Congratulations are in order for the group of students graduating in mid-May 2023 from the United Association (UA) Veterans In...

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UA VIP JBLM Welding Class 27 students begin civilian career training

The students who just began Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 27 will soon gain foundational skills to begin a welding...

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Camp Lejeune welding class 23 reaches midway point of training

United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 students are halfway through their advanced welding...

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Marine lands a civilian job with good pay, healthcare thanks to UA VIP

When U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Ramberg transitioned out of the military in 2021, he didn’t need to worry about healthcare or...

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Camp Pendleton UA VIP service members embark on 18-week training program

Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 has officially begun at the installation, and the transitioning active-duty service members who...

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Army Cpl. transitions into a good paying civilian career thanks to VIP

Army Cpl. Rory Mierzejewski was a bit nervous when he began the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training..

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 begins

It won’t be long before Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 students begin their civilian careers in the pipe trades. 

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Camp Pendleton UA VIP graduates prepared for civilian welding careers

The graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 39 will soon begin their new and rewarding post-military careers. 

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Army Spc. lands promising welding career thanks to UA VIP

Army Spc. William Northrop joined the United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program because he was ready to prepare...

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VIP Program earns DOL HIRE VETS Platinum Award

U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Martin J. Walsh recognized the UA International Training Fund’s Veterans In Piping (VIP)...

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