The United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program is recognized by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Labor (DOL) as the gold standard career skills program for transitioning active duty military service members.
There are currently nine programs operating at seven locations nationwide serving all branches of the military. Service members stationed at neighboring installations are highly encouraged to apply for the UA VIP program nearest them.
Camp Pendleton
CALIFORNIA
Welding: This is an accelerated welder training program for active-duty transitioning service members. The program is 118 days in duration, classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read more.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
WASHINGTON
Welding and HVACR: There are accelerated welding and accelerated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) training programs offered to active-duty transitioning service members. Both programs are 118 days in duration meeting Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Read more.
Fort Carson
COLORADO
Welding: This is an accelerated welder training program for active-duty transitioning service members. The program is 118 days in duration, classes meet Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read more.
Fort Cavazos
TEXAS
Welding: This is an accelerated welder training program for active-duty transitioning service members. The program is 118 days in duration, classes meet Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Read more.
Camp Lejeune
NORTH CAROLINA
Welding: This is an accelerated welder training program for active-duty transitioning service members. The program is 118 days in duration, classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read more.
Fort Campbell
KENTUCKY
Welding and Fire Suppression: There are accelerated welding training and fire suppression programs offered for active-duty transitioning service members. The programs are 118 days in duration, classes meet Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Read more.
Naval Station Norfolk
VIRGINIA
HVACR: This is an accelerated Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration training program for active-duty transitioning service members. The program is 118 days in duration, classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read more.
