The United Association supports veterans and active-duty service members transitioning to careers in piping, plumbing, HVACR, welding, and fire protection trades through programs like UA Veterans in Piping (UA VIP), a free pre-apprenticeship on military bases with hands-on training in welding, HVACR, and fire suppression, guaranteed job placement into apprenticeships upon discharge, and no GI Bill use required. Helmets to Hardhats connects veterans to union construction apprenticeships and jobs nationwide with mentorship and recognition of military skills. Veterans access via military bases for UA VIP or online applications for Helmets to Hardhats; apprenticeships provide paid training, union wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits. Find United Association and thousands of other veteran resources at VeteransDirectory.com.