NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

From Army soldier to journeyman sprinkler fitter: A success story

Like many people, Joe Perez had little clue what he wanted to do for a career, but he knew he did not want to work in an office...

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UA VIP Welding Class 15 eager to dive into the trade at Fort Hood

The United Association Veterans in Piping Welding Class 15 has begun at Fort Hood.

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Former Army Sergeant likes comradery of UA apprenticeship program

For some transitioning active-duty military service members, leaving the comradery of the armed forces is part of the challenge...

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UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 10 learning trade

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UA VIP) HVAC-R Class 10 at Naval Station Norfolk are eagerly...

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Service members quickly advance through the VIP Pipe Trades Program

At the midway point of the United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UA VIP) Pipe Trades Class 2 at Fort Campbell, students...

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A Career that boosted a family's lifestyle: Peterson's UA VIP Success

Jay Peterson graduated from high school and tried to go to college. He said that college just wasn’t for him. With limited job...

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Becoming an asset on the job: Aquilino Lucero's UA VIP Success Story

Aquilino Lucero said that he knew from the time he was in the fifth grade that he would serve his country. Prior to joining the...

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UA VIP apprentice creates better opportunity for family by joining program

Combined, Michael Parker served for nearly 10 years in both the Army and National Guard, before he decided to leave the military...

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Journeyman Alex Hall shares his success within the UA VIP Program

When it was time to transition out of the military, Alex Hall knew he wanted to return to civilian life where he could have a...

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Changing an Initial VIP Career Path: Sam Metcalf's VIP Success Story

Samantha “Sam” Metcalf was a Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) military police officer for five years, and when the time came to...

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