NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

VIP Camp Pendleton welding class 38 grads look forward to new careers

U.S. Marine Sgt. Orion Manasco was attracted to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it provided...

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VIP Camp Pendleton welding class 38 grads look forward to new careers

U.S. Marine Sgt. Orion Manasco was attracted to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program because it provided...

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UA VIP graduate to represent UA District 1 in international contest

A United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) graduate has advanced to the UA International Apprentice Contest (INAC) in Ann...

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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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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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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 37 grads excited for new careers

U.S. Marine Cpl. John Gourde joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program to become the best welder he could...

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UA VIP grads to represent UA Locals at competitive welding competition

It’s pretty awesome to see those two grads of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program will be showing off...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 37 begins training for civilian careers

For Marine Cpl. Jalen Nason, one of the hardest things about transitioning out of the military is deciding what to do next. He...

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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 36 celebrates graduation

The eight graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 36 have a bright future as union welders with good paying jobs and quality...

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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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