NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Local 43 VIP Graduate Named TVA Apprentice of the Year

Colton Jackson, a fifth-year apprentice at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 43, Chattanooga, TN, was recently named TVA (Tennessee...

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From Army Specialist to UA Journeyman

Aside from being veterans, United Association Veterans in Piping apprentices have one thing in common; this program has changed...

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UA VIP Success Story: Richard Stump

After spending eight years in the Navy as an engine mechanic, Richard Stump, decided it was time to transition out of the Navy...

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UA VIP Program graduates 20 from Fort Campbell Welding Class 10

An open house event held at the United Association Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program’s Fort Campbell training facility recognized...

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HVACR Service Technician Career is a Family Choice

Brandon Hutton had been in the Navy for five-and-a-half years. He had just graduated from the UA VIP HVACR [heating, ventilation,...

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UA VIP Success Story: Adam Messenger

Adam Messenger is on the job in Cheyenne, WY, working for U.S. Engineering at the Capital Square Project. He is a fourth-year...

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Changing Careers Later In Life: A UA VIP Success Story

At 37 years old, Antoine Basden considers himself blessed to be a third-year pipefitter/welder apprentice with Local 286 in...

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UA VIP Success Story: Melissa Martinez

Melissa Martinez grew up in a small town outside of San Diego, CA. When she graduted from high school, she knew she didn’t want...

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UA VIP Class visits Naval Station Norfolk cogeneration project

In July, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 7 visited a major piping...

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UA VIP member discovers passion for pipe trades

Dustin Dreckshage is quickly discovering his passion for the pipe trades as he learns new career skills through the United...

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