NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

UA VIP Fort Carson Welding Class 21 celebrates graduation

For the 13 graduates of the Welding Class 21 at Fort Carson, the change from military life to the civilian world is made simpler...

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VIP administrator discusses program’s opportunities on union podcast

United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program Administrator and ITF Training Specialist Mike Hazard  appeared on the...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Welding Class 17 begins

Before they started, some members of Fort Campbell Welding Class 17 had never held a welding torch. Yet in just 18 weeks, they...

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Marine Cpl. loves working with hands as a UA VIP welder

It’s hard to learn to weld over Zoom. 

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UA VIP students begin JBLM welding class for new civilian careers

For the nine members beginning the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 24, the United Association’s Veterans in Piping Program...

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Fort Campbell’s UA VIP grads look forward to union apprenticeships

Graduates of Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 16 in the United Associates Veterans in Piping Program have new careers to look...

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UA VIP alumni meet President Biden during Labor Day event

Two United Association Veterans in Piping alumni recently had the honor of meeting President Biden and shaking his hand during a...

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UA VIP career skills training begins for Fort Hood welding students

Some of the students in Fort Hood’s Welding Class 21 have never held a welding torch before.

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Welding class grads launch careers, ease transition to civilian life

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UA VIP graduates get ahead of the transitioning curve

While many programs help military veterans succeed after completing their time in the service, graduates of the United...

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