United Association training

The United Association Online Learning Resources (UAOLR) system provides common curricula for all five of the trades in the piping industry; our system was designed to support and enhance training by sharing resources. These resources consist of various methods to train instructors by utilizing distance education, such as webinars, regional training courses at onsite locations, and internet-based classes using Blackboard.

The Veterans in Piping (VIP) program offers high-quality skills training and jobs in the pipe trades to active duty military personnel preparing to leave the service. Since 2008, we’ve trained well over 1,000 veterans. The VIP program consists of 18 weeks of highly specialized, intensive training in highly marketable skills such as welding, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR), and sprinklerfitting.  We also provide participants with additional skill training opportunities after they complete this program by connecting them to our established apprenticeship training programs, which are recognized in the industry as the best in the business.   On top of all this, these individuals can earn college credit along the way that can be applied to toward a college degree.

Safety on the job is of critical importance to UA members, their families and our contractors. In fact, job safety is a top priority of the United Association and has been for a very long time. We believe that every worker has a fundamental right to return home from the job in the same shape as when he or she arrived at the workplace.