NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

The VIP Program—Securing a Job and Career Ambitions for One Apprentice

Third-year Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 354, Latrobe, PA, apprentice Scott Reedy spent seven years in the Marine Corps. His...

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Fort Campbell graduate finds success with Local 392 in Ohio

Richard Shepherd graduated from the VIP Welding Program at Fort Campbell, KY, and has since turned out as a journeyman...

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Derek Pflugradt: Transitioning from the military to civilian life

Transitioning out of the military and back into civilian life can be a confusing and stressful time for some members of the armed...

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Fort Carson Welding Class 21 begins career journey by learning to weld

Members of Welding Class 21 at Fort Carson will soon hold a welding torch in their hands as they learn the fundamentals of...

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UA VIP Graduate gains skills, answers about his future

Worried about what life will be like after leaving the military — how you’ll find a job, support your family, adjust to civilian...

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Halfway done! UA VIP welders look forward to careers after military

For the transitioning active-duty service members learning to weld in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Class 23...

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Hands-on work, in-pocket pay = a bright future as an in-demand welder

Hands-on work, a dependable paycheck, an opportunity to learn a trade — this is what the United Association Veterans in Piping...

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Welding class grads launch careers, ease transition to civilian life

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UA VIP Welding Class 20 at Fort Carson celebrates graduation

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 20 at Fort Carson are thrilled to be graduating,...

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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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