NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

UA VIP provides Army Sgt. welding training and a path to a new career

After he transitioned out of the military, Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Meulemans planned to enroll in a local college near his...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Welding Class 18 looks forward to bright careers

The graduating members of Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 18 are about to see another promise of the United Association Veterans in...

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VIP Joint Base Lewis-McChord students begin civilian career training

As students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 26 begin their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training,...

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Army Corporal secures good paying welding career thanks to UA VIP

Two years after transitioning out of the military, Army Cpl. Isaac Marinchek has a good paying career as a union welder. 

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UA VIP welding graduates look forward to good paying civilian careers

Army Sgt. Dwight Washington joined the United Association Veterans in Piping program because he felt it provided the best avenue...

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Army staff Sergeant begins a welding career thanks to UA VIP program

It was the guaranteed job placement that convinced Army Staff Sgt. Oscar Lira to seek out the UA VIP program.

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UA VIP students take safety class to complement welding training

Students in Camp Pendleton’s Welding Class 38 learned how to make the workplace safer through a safety training session, provided...

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Fort Hood welding students face easier transition thanks to UA VIP

Transitioning out of the military can be a challenge. After years of military service, veterans arefaced with the daunting task...

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New career opportunity begins for VIP Camp Pendleton welding students

For U.S. Marine Cpl. Juan Alvarez, it was the opportunity to be trained in a career without having to use his G.I. Bill that made...

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VIP Fort Campbell welding class graduates prepare for apprenticeships

Graduates of the Welding Class 15 in the Veterans in Piping program at Fort Campbell have completed the beginning of their...

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