A new group of United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students completed their fire suppression training at Fort Campbell on April 18.
Over the last 118 days, these students learned the basics of installing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining fire sprinkler systems.
Class 13 students had the opportunity to earn various industry-recognized certifications such as Rigging and Signaling, CPVP, Life Operator, Firestop Systems, OSHA 30 and more. Graduating with these certificates and knowledge gives VIP graduates a leg up when they begin their apprenticeship.
The UA VIP Program is a DOD SkillBridge program designed to help active-duty service members transition back to civilian life as smoothly as possible.
After transitioning from the military, VIP graduates are guaranteed direct entry into a DOL-registered UA apprenticeship program at an agreed-upon location.
Journeyman instructor Curtis Amos taught basic fire suppression through hands-on training and classroom instruction.
The UA VIP Program offers career training in welding, HVAC-R and fire suppression at the seven military bases listed below:
- Camp Pendleton (welding)
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord (welding and HVAC-R)
- Fort Carson (welding)
- Fort Cavazos (welding)
- Camp Lejeune (welding)
- Fort Campbell (welding and fire suppression)
- Naval Station Norfolk (HVAC-R)
Apply for the UA VIP program today
Since 2008, the UA VIP program has helped thousands of active-duty service members transition out of the military and into rewarding civilian careers.
UA VIP program participants leave the military with a valuable set of skills and expertise that prepares them for a long, rewarding career in the pipe trades.
After graduating from the UA VIP program and transitioning out of the military, VIP graduates will begin their five-year apprenticeship program at an agreed-upon UA Local.
If you are an active-duty service member looking to transition out of the military and begin a new civilian career, apply for the UA VIP program today.
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