NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

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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VIP program teaches Army Sgt. welding skills to provide for his family

Army Sgt. John McKoin is grateful for his experience in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it has...

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HVACR VIP Program Offers Endless Opportunities for Apprentice

Scott Hale, an HVACR apprentice with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 296, Boise, ID, was a Combat Engineer in the Army for eight...

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Thanks to the VIP program, Army Sergeant becomes a journeyman welder

When Army Sgt. Justin McKnight considered a civilian career for life after the military, he weighed two different options:...

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Jose Ballejo - Army Veteran, VIP Instructor, Union Member

Suppose you’re lucky enough to be chosen for the Fort Carson Veterans in Piping (VIP) welding program. In that case, you will...

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Becoming an HVACR Service Technician

Caleb Pringle joined the Army right out of high school in 2010. His first duty station was El Paso, TX, as an infantryman. He had...

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