NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

JBLM UA VIP grads will begin good paying careers

For the recent grads of Welding Class 24 and HVACR Class 23 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, that sense of connection forged in the...

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VIP Program sets Army Specialist up for a lifelong HVAC union career

For Army Spc. Phillip Lopez, life after the military was a smooth transition thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping...

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JBLM Welding Class 24 prepares grads for careers after the military

Army Sgt. Jose Gonzalez faced one fear transitioning out of the military: job placement.

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Graduates from JBLM HVACR Class 23 will soon begin civilian careers

The graduates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 23 have good paying civilian careers to look forward to after they...

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UA VIP graduate finds success, good pay as union welder

Steve Miller climbed to the rank of Sergeant before deciding to transition out of the U.S Army in 2017 and return to civilian...

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UA VIP students begin JBLM welding class for new civilian careers

For the nine members beginning the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 24, the United Association’s Veterans in Piping Program...

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UA VIP grad learned key skills to launch union HVACR career

Transitioning military service members recently graduated from UA VIP HVACR program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The program has...

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Army Staff Sergeant makes seamless transition into pipe trades

Transitioning from the military into a civilian career can be stressful for many, but thanks to the United Association Veterans...

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UA VIP Graduate gains skills, answers about his future

Worried about what life will be like after leaving the military — how you’ll find a job, support your family, adjust to civilian...

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Halfway done! UA VIP welders look forward to careers after military

For the transitioning active-duty service members learning to weld in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Class 23...

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