NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

UA VIP Program Celebrates the Graduation of Fort Hood Welding Class 13

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program recently celebrated the graduation of their Fort Hood Welding Class 13...

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UA VIP Celebrates Recent Graduation of Fort Carson Welding Class 14

In late March, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program honored the recent graduation of nine active-duty...

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A Career that boosted a family's lifestyle: Peterson's UA VIP Success

Jay Peterson graduated from high school and tried to go to college. He said that college just wasn’t for him. With limited job...

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Becoming an asset on the job: Aquilino Lucero's UA VIP Success Story

Aquilino Lucero said that he knew from the time he was in the fifth grade that he would serve his country. Prior to joining the...

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UA VIP apprentice creates better opportunity for family by joining program

Combined, Michael Parker served for nearly 10 years in both the Army and National Guard, before he decided to leave the military...

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UA VIP Program Members Graduate From Camp Lejeune Welding Class 12

The United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program celebrated the recent graduation of 16 active-duty transitioning...

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Journeyman Alex Hall shares his success within the UA VIP Program

When it was time to transition out of the military, Alex Hall knew he wanted to return to civilian life where he could have a...

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Changing an Initial VIP Career Path: Sam Metcalf's VIP Success Story

Samantha “Sam” Metcalf was a Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) military police officer for five years, and when the time came to...

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JBLM members prepare to transition from military family to union family

Members of the United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 17 recently began...

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UA VIP Success Story: Christopher Rogan

Army Corporal Christopher Rogan was in the first VIP Welding class held at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He said that he had felt...

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