UBC MVP - Military Veteran Program

06/05/2026

MVP Recruiters Ben and Mekenzie had the opportunity to connect with Home Builders Institute - HBI students in San Marcos yesterday, sharing valuable insights into the career opportunities available through the UBC, including:

✅ Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs
✅ Competitive wages and steady career growth
✅ Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
✅ Retirement and pension plans
✅ Ongoing training and skills development

We always value opportunities to spread the word about union careers—especially to Veterans starting their next chapter.

06/03/2026

🚨 One Week Away! 🚨

Join the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Military Veterans Program at the Fort Campbell Summer Job Fair. This event is a great opportunity for Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families to learn about career opportunities, apprenticeship programs, training, and union benefits within the skilled trades.

Stop by to meet the team, ask questions, and explore pathways into the many rewarding careers with the UBC.

We look forward to connecting with you at the Cole Park Commons.

06/01/2026

Join us in welcoming Mekenzie, our newest UBC MVP Recruiter! We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to seeing the impact she’ll make with our team.

Mekenzie is driven by challenge, growth, and leading by example. She proudly served in the United States Army from 2019 to 2023 as a Combat Engineer, earning the rank of Sergeant. Her time in the Army shaped who she is—teaching her discipline, resilience, adaptability, and how to lead with confidence in high-pressure environments.

As she transitioned out of the military, she joined MVP, becoming the first woman to graduate from the Clarksville MVP program is something she is incredibly proud of, especially in an industry where women are still underrepresented.

Since then, she has built her career as a Millwright, working in demanding industrial environments including nuclear power plants, and stepping into foreman roles leading crews on job sites. She enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and being part of teams that take pride in doing difficult work the right way.

05/27/2026

Powering the Future: Connecting Renewable Energy Talent with UBC Millwright Careers

This week, we had the privilege of connecting with students from Airstreams’ Renewable Energy Program. Drawing on the skills and experience they’ve gained, we were able to introduce them to the rewarding career opportunities available with the UBC Millwrights.

Why join the UBC Millwrights?
✅ Competitive pay & benefits (401K, Pension, Health Insurance)
✅ Earn-while-you-learn training
✅ Strong job demand
✅ Strong brotherhood/sisterhood
✅ Pathways to advancement

05/27/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the UBC Military Veterans Program 🇺🇸

Today, we stand in solemn remembrance of the heroes who gave everything in service to our nation. Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom and the courage it takes to defend it.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

We owe a debt that can never be repaid. To those that never came home, we remember.

05/22/2026

📸 UBC MVP at the Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship Conference

UBC MVP’s Benjamin Higginbotham had the opportunity to attend ESAC—the oldest apprenticeship conference in the United States.

He participated in a panel alongside MVP graduate George Schwab, discussing how the program helps service members transition from military service into rewarding careers with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

Thank you to Helmets to Hardhats for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation.

05/20/2026

UBC MVP recruiter, Marcus T Bass Sr. , had the opportunity to connect with Home Builders Institute - HBI carpenters and share what a career with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters can offer. We’re always proud to engage with Veterans—opening doors to rewarding careers and building strong futures together.