October 25, 2017
U.S. Army Infantryman sees UA VIP opportunity as ‘golden’
As an Infantryman in the U.S. Army, Jason Denison was concerned about how his skills might translate into the civilian sector.
Take a look at some of the newsworthy items for the VIP program.
October 25, 2017
As an Infantryman in the U.S. Army, Jason Denison was concerned about how his skills might translate into the civilian sector.
September 28, 2017
The United Association Veterans in Piping Program graduated nine members from its recent Fort Hood Welding Class 9.
Once...
March 30, 2017
Dallas County officials honored the UA VIP Program and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 100 in Dallas in late February with a...
March 15, 2017
Growing up, Michael Cruz had always wanted to be a welder. In fact, prior to joining the service, he went to school for welding.
...
March 2, 2017
Sixteen active-duty Marines are projected to graduate from the United Association’s (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) welding program...
January 24, 2017
The United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program is an award-winning program that offers high quality skills training...
January 24, 2017
After serving his country for 13 years in the United States Army, Brian Kirby was ready to transition to civilian life and...
December 14, 2016
Following 18 weeks of intensive training, 16 Marines from Camp Pendleton are better prepared to enter civilian life and find...
December 8, 2016
After three and a half years of active duty with the United States Army, including a twelve-month deployment to Afghanistan to...
November 22, 2016
For many members of the military, transitioning back into civilian life and finding meaningful, permanent employment can be...
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.
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.
Mouse over thumbnails to view larger videos and photos or view entire Gallery.
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.
Gallery