NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Becoming UA Instructors—A Natural Progression for Three Marines

The United Association has one of the most prestigious training programs in the industry, based on the train-the-trainer model...

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Rodeo Jock to Welder

Kyle Lamon joined the Army in 2012. Before he left high school, he found himself alone living with a friend. His dad was in the...

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UA VIP graduate says the program prepared him for civilian life

For United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) graduate, Marine Sergeant Kevin Long, the VIP program nearly mirrored what...

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Fort Carson Welding Class to help soldiers transition to civilian life

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VIP graduate feels sense of job security with the UA

United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort Carson Welding Class 11 graduate and Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Welch feels...

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UA VIP graduate picks up where he left off

Although many military members apply for the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program with no previous industry...

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Welding Class 31 Students Praise Instructors

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 31 at Camp Pendleton praised their instructors, Sean...

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From Army soldier to journeyman sprinkler fitter: A success story

Like many people, Joe Perez had little clue what he wanted to do for a career, but he knew he did not want to work in an office...

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UA VIP Welding Class 15 eager to dive into the trade at Fort Hood

The United Association Veterans in Piping Welding Class 15 has begun at Fort Hood.

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Former Army Sergeant likes comradery of UA apprenticeship program

For some transitioning active-duty military service members, leaving the comradery of the armed forces is part of the challenge...

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