NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

VIP graduate feels sense of job security with the UA

United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort Carson Welding Class 11 graduate and Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Welch feels...

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UA VIP graduate picks up where he left off

Although many military members apply for the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program with no previous industry...

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Welding Class 31 Students Praise Instructors

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 31 at Camp Pendleton praised their instructors, Sean...

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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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