March 1, 2023
VIP Program earns DOL HIRE VETS Platinum Award
U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Martin J. Walsh recognized the UA International Training Fund’s Veterans In Piping (VIP)...
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March 1, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Martin J. Walsh recognized the UA International Training Fund’s Veterans In Piping (VIP)...
February 3, 2023
For the graduates of Fort Carson Welding Class 24, the transition to civilian life has been easier because their post-military...
February 2, 2023
The graduates of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 22 have bright civilian careers on the horizon.
July 28, 2016
June 14, 2016
Two women are among the 19 Fort Campbell Soldiers who graduated from the United Association’s Veterans in Piping program (UA VIP)...
June 14, 2016
After 18-weeks of classwork and hands-on training, seven sailors completed the first Veterans in Piping (VIP) program at Naval...
February 3, 2015
When veteran William McLaurin left the Army in 1985, he never imagined he would have another opportunity to serve 27 seven years...
September 25, 2014
The Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Office of Personnel and Readiness, Force Readiness & Training is promoting a new...
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Pipefitters Local 455, St. Paul, MN, Apprentice David Adams (VIP graduate, Wisconsin Welding Class 2) is pictured on the job working for Pioneer Piping, Incorporated (PPI) at the Flint Hills Refinery in MN.
Camp Pendleton VIP Graduate turned out as Journeyman and makes a life in Butte, MT, with Local 41.
Orry graduated on April 9, 2015 and affiliated with UA Local 455, St. Paul, MN.
Sgt. Jerry Heneha, A Battery, 1st Battalion, 31st Field Artillery, puts together a valve system in preparation for his final week of the United Association's Veterans in Piping program at the Industrial Training Complex Photo Credit: Ms. Marie Berberea (TRADOC)
Fort Sill's inaugural Sprinkler Fitter class began on 2 March 2015.
SFC Michael Olsen and 1SG William Davidson presented their instructors Louis Purcella and Micah Tyler with a momentum from the class.
SGT Howard Nash is headed to Harrisburg, PA, to affiliate with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 520.
Gail Pilecki was so proud of her son, SGT Jeremy Pilecki, on graduation day. SGT Pilecki will make his home in Houston, affiliating with Pipefitters Local 211.
1SG William Davidson gave the graduate testimonial. He will remain with his family in Waco, TX, affiliating with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 529 in Waco, TX.
SFC Michael Olsen and his wife, Amanda, will remain in the area, affiliating with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 529 in Waco, TX.
Alysa and SPC Chad Eberle will be heading to San Antonio, TX, with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 142.
SGT Lawrence Beller, his wife, Brittney, and daughter, Nahla, will be making Houston, TX, their home, affiliating with Pipefitters Local 211.
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We’re sure you have lots of questions about the VIP Program. A lot of these questions can be answered in our FAQ area. Click the button below to learn more.
faqTake a look at everything the VIP program is doing for our returning veterans — through videos and photos.
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