UNITED ASSOCIATION VETERANS IN PIPING PROGRAM
Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians

NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Army veteran embarks on a new civilian career

Army veteran Kristofer Schaffner joined the United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program to begin a new career in the...

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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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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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VIP program provided Army Sgt. a direct path to a UA welding career

The United Association Veterans in Piping program put Army Sgt. Joshua Schacht on a direct path to a career in the pipe trades...

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Marine competes in welding competition after UA VIP Program

Congratulations are in order for Joseph Karcher, who was previously stationed with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, where...

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City of Austin plumbing inspector owes success to UA VIP program

Seven years after graduating from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Spc. Christopher Rogan is...

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Army Sgt. lands promising trades career as a welder thanks to UA VIP

Army Sgt. Wayne Walston joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because welding seemed like a promising...

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UA VIP program provided Army Spc. with the tools for a great career

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Spc. MichaelParker’s transition to civilian life was...

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UA journeyman owes the start of his civilian success to UA VIP program

For Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hall, the welding training he received through the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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UA VIP welcomes the first female instructor

Sgt. Rachel LeBlance is now the first female instructor for the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program.

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