NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

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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A Marine Encourages Apprenticeship as The Way Out

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 716, State of Maine, journeyman pipefitter Troy Fogg enlisted to be a Marine in 2011, and in 2015,...

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Sprinkler Fitting is the Career Choice for Henry Santos

Henry Santos graduated from the VIP sprinkler fitter program at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He had been in the Army for four...

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Army Sgt. recommended for civilian jobs thanks to VIP certifications

Thanks to the certifications he received in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP), Army Sgt. Joseph Gannon was able...

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VIP helped Army Specialist launch his trades career after the military

Ever since he was a kid, Army Spc. David Derby wanted to be a union welder. During his last few months of military service, he...

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UA VIP program provides Marine a smooth transition to civilian career

For U.S. Marine Sgt. Rachel Lablance, the United Association Veterans in Piping program set her up with a turnkey civilian career...

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Naval Station Norfolk HVACR VIP grads will soon begin civilian careers

The graduates of Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 17 know they have a bright future and a solid career path after they get out...

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UA VIP provides Army Sgt. welding training and a path to a new career

After he transitioned out of the military, Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Meulemans planned to enroll in a local college near his...

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