Fort Sill Program for Transitioning Military Graduates Sprinkler Fitting Class

United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UA VIP) graduated four members from its Fort Sill Sprinkler Fitting Class 7. The soon-to-be veterans will have jobs waiting for them with a UA contractor in an agreed-upon geographical area.

Annapolis, United States - November 17, 2017 /PressCable/ —

On November 2, the United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UA VIP) graduated four members from its Fort Sill Sprinkler Fitting Class 7.

UA VIP Administrator Mike Hazard congratulated the recent graduates on their hard work, dedication and motivation throughout the course. He wished them luck in their future careers as UA apprentices.

“The UA is proud of the work displayed by the graduates of Fort Sill UA VIP Sprinkler Fitting Class 7 and wishes them much success as they become UA apprentices,” Hazard said.

Robert Carr, Fort Sill UA VIP instructor, is proud of this class and considers it an honor to have taught them.

“Another great group of guys are graduating the VIP Sprinkler Fitters course, ending their military service and starting down their newfound path to a successful career,” said Carr. “I appreciate the time and dedication that these soldiers have committed to this program. It is an honor to have had the opportunity to help these young men and to be a part of this push to give back to the service members of this country.”

Once discharged from active military service, the soon-to-be veterans will have jobs waiting for them with a UA contractor in an agreed-upon geographical area. In addition to jobs, VIP graduates also enter a UA apprenticeship program in which they undergo additional training in the pipe trades to become journeymen and journeywomen.

The UA VIP Program operates at eight military installations or UA Training facilities across the country. Active-duty members of the Armed Forces who are preparing to transition out of the service are eligible to participate in the free career-training program.

Once accepted into the program, members go through an accelerated 18-week training course featuring classroom education and hands-on instruction. After graduation, each individual is given the opportunity to accept an apprenticeship with a UA Local. Upon leaving the military, the graduates will begin a UA apprenticeship and are guaranteed a job with one of their signatory contractors.

The UA VIP Program operates on eight military bases throughout the country. Active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are preparing to transition out of the service are eligible to participate in the free program and receive career training in one of three pipe trades: welding, sprinkler fitting or HVAC-R. Paid for solely by UA members, the UA VIP Program was created to help reduce the amount of unemployed military members, while also addressing a growing shortage in the construction industry of skilled workers due to the combined effects of an aging workforce, increased demand and a lack of skills training for youth.

For more information on this program, including participating bases, visit www.uavip.org.

Contact Info:
Name: Mike Hazard
Organization: United Association Veterans In Piping Program
Address: 3 Park Place, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, United States
Phone: +1-844-847-5627

For more information, please visit http://www.uavip.org

Source: PressCable

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