UNITED ASSOCIATION VETERANS IN PIPING PROGRAM
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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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Fort Hood Welding Class 24 begins 18-week training

Fort Hood Welding Class 24 is a group of hard-working transitioning military members who have come together to prepare for...

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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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Camp Pendleton UA VIP graduates prepared for civilian welding careers

The graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 39 will soon begin their new and rewarding post-military careers. 

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UA VIP Fort Hood Welding Class 23 Grads have civilian career path set

The graduates of Fort Hood Welding Class 23 are prepared to begin their new rewarding civilian careers in the pipe trades. 

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UA VIP Graduates can Obtain a College Degree Through WCC

UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) graduates will now be one step closer to earning a college degree thanks to a new agreement with ...

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VIP Program earns DOL HIRE VETS Platinum Award

U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Martin J. Walsh recognized the UA International Training Fund’s Veterans In Piping (VIP)...

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VIP Students in Fort Carson’s Welding Class 25 Begin Career Training

A bright future awaits the students in Fort Carson’s Welding Class 25. 

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Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 students begin UA VIP career training

More than half of all veterans say finding a job was the most challenging aspect of transitioning out of the military, according...

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