Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16Military and Government Officials have Lauded VIP as a Model in Workforce Development CAREERops Fall/Winter 2015 Dear Honored Veteran, As General President of the United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipe Fitters (UA), I would like to encourage you to take a look at our Veterans in Piping® (VIP®) ac- celerated training programs. Our programs include: welding/pipefitting; technicians for the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) business; as well as a program that trains individuals to install and maintain lifesaving fire suppression sys- tems (sprinkler fitters). e VIP programs are part of our nationwide partnership that provides high-quality skills training to all branches of active-duty military members as they prepare to transition back to civilian life. To date, we have VIP programs at nine military installations, and with the help of our contractor partners, we have been provid- ing meaningful careers for our very deserving members of the Armed Forces since 2008. We view our UA VIP programs as an opportunity to say thank you, to you—our ex- ceptional veterans—who have laid it on the line every day to protect our freedom. You will find the UA is a perfect fit for you. Our union is a brotherhood—we learn together and work together every day. e training that you will receive as a VIP participant is just the beginning. You will continue to train through our world-renowned apprenticeship program. Your new UA Brothers and Sisters in the field will serve as mentors, helping you to become the best piping professional you can be. is is an exciting time to be in our industry. ere are no limita- tions. It will be up to each and every one of you to determine how far you can go. You will start as an apprentice with the goal of earning your journeyman status, with all the opportunity that provides. Aer that, you can be a foreman, general foreman, superintendent, project manager, and one day, you could even become an instructor, a union officer or own your own contracting company. e skills and qualities you bring from your military backgrounds are things our contractors want—honesty, dedication, discipline, and your desire to learn. ese are all attributes that frame a skilled professional. It’s also important to know that the UA is committed to your success. We have a proven track record and have trained over 1,000 transitioning service members who have found the perfect fit with the UA. Join our brotherhood and continue on your path to success. With best wishes, I remain fraternally yours, William P. Hite General President Mark McManus Michael A. Pleasant General Secretary-Treasurer Assistant General President General President Bill Hite speaks with VIP graduates at Camp Pendleton.