NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Tyler Elliottmills Found His Trade Welding Pipe Across Cincinnati

U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler Elliottmills transitioned out of the military in 2022, and since then, he has spent his working days...

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From Army Staff Sergeant to Journeyman Welder on Nuclear Plant Jobs

Former Army Staff Sgt. Robert Swanson has spent the years since his 2016 transition out of the military building a civilian...

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Nicholas Bartolus: From VIP HVAC-R Grad to Union Welding Instructor

Former Army Sgt. Nicholas Bartolus has spent the years since his 2015 transition from the armed forces building a career in the...

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Lucero Davila on Finding Confidence in Her First Year as an Apprentice

Former Army Spc. Lucero Davila is one of the UA VIP Program’s newest success stories.

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 32 graduates ready for pipe trades careers

The members of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 32 recently completed their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training and...

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Fort Campbell Welding Class 29 Graduates Ready for the Field

The graduates of Fort Campbell Welding Class 29 have completed the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program,...

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UA VIP Partners Strengthen Apprenticeship Pathways for Service Members

Over the past six months, theCenter for Military and Veterans Services has worked alongside building trades unions, federal...

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JBLM Welding Class 36 Graduates Ready for the Trade

The members of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Welding Class 36 have graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...

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JBLM HVACR Class 35: New Skills, New Careers in the Pipe Trades

The members of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) HVACR Class 35 recently celebrated their graduation from the United Association...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 48 Graduates Ready for the Trades

The members of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 48 have graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program....

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