NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Midway through, Fort Hood UA VIP class students choose union location

Everything’s falling into place for the students of United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 19 at Fort Hood....

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Continuing a Brotherhood Forged in the Army for VIP Graduates

Driekast is a combination mechanical piping/plumbing contractor that has been in business for more than 30 years. Experienced in...

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Welding at Camp Lejeune provides entry to rewarding post-military careers

Across the country, active-duty military members transitioning to civilian life are learning solid technical skills to equip...

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Specialty Welding is this Graduate’s Dream Job

While in the Army, Garrett Karns did advanced mission planning and execution for a Special Forces group out of Fort Campbell, KY....

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Becoming an Apprentice Instructor Through the VIP Program

Michael Parker served for nearly 10 years in both the Army and National Guard, prior to making the decision to transition out of...

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Welding certifications and training give VIP graduates a leg up

For some members of the military, the right path for their future does not involve transitioning out of the service and into...

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Service member turned pipefitter thanks to VIP Program

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program was instrumental in helping Army Sergeant First Class Richard Healy...

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JBLM UA VIP grad featured on Brotherhood Outdoors

United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) graduate and U.S. Army veteran Adam Rule was recently featured on an episode of...

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From UA VIP student to Ohio Pipe Trades Organizer: A success story

For United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program graduate and Army Specialist Tyler Simms, the UA VIP Program was...

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Tracing Opportunity

Alex Kelm always knew she wanted to be a mechanic, so she joined the Marine Corps to work as a diesel mechanic. The work ethic...

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