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Women Veterans Fair Is Tomorrow, October 27th |
Will you be joining IDVA and the College of DuPage at the first-ever Illinois Women Veterans Fair?
Set to begin at noon this Saturday (October 27th), this child-friendly event promises to be an exciting, impactful program with a full slate of informational sessions and broad participation from federal, state, local, and non-profit entities serving women veterans.
It also intends to draw together the community of Illinois Women Veterans to educate them about available resources and to generate discussion and awareness on the issues they face, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), resiliency, and transitioning back into civilian life.
Find your way to the College of DuPage's Student Services Center at 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. For more information, please download the official event agenda. |
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Less Than 20 Seats Remain For IJF Launch |
 The launch of Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is set for Nov. 9, 2012 at the Union League Club of Chicago.
While we have significant participation from Illinois non-profits and federal, state, and local government agencies, we still have room for your organization. Don't miss out!
In case you missed it: IDVA and the Illinois Department of Military Affairs (DMA) are partnering to create IJF, an organization designed to increase awareness and collaboration within the non-profit community and government entities in order to improve available programs and services to Illinois military members, veterans, and their families.
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Next MV2E Event In Rockford On Nov. 20th |
 "Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs" (MV2E) is making its next stop in Rockford on Tuesday, November 20th.
Designed for ambitious veterans who seek to start a business and for others who are already in business, the program's goal is to help entrepreneurs learn more about procurement opportunities with the State of Illinois, plus other federal and local government agencies.
This free event will guide veterans through the State of Illinois' veteran-owned business certification process, which opens the door for state contract eligibility. Many not-for-profit organizations and local government agencies that provide resources to small business owners will also be in attendance.
The event is hosted by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) and Illinois Central Management Services (CMS), in partnership with the Rockford Chamber of Commerce and Governor State University's Entrepreneurial Boot Camp.
MV2E will take place from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Navy Club of Rockford-Ship No. 1, 2324 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
To RSVP for the event, please call (312) 814-5538 or email [email protected]. |
| Free BOC Program In DuPage For Veterans | |
 Are you an unemployed and underemployed veteran? Qualified veterans are being sought for the next Building Operator Certification (BOC) program, an industry-leading certification in the facilities management field. Classes will be held at the College of DuPage beginning January 30, 2013.
Eligible veterans will receive free resources, including eight days of hands-on training in energy-efficient building operations and maintenance (a nationally-recognized certification), job placement assistance, mentoring by a facilities management professional, and a transportation stipend.
Veterans with experience and transferable skills as an engineer, electrician, technician, HVAC maintenance worker, boiler operator, or related job are ideal candidates for this program. However, all veterans are welcome to apply.
Download the official program flyer for more information about eligibility and enrollment. |
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JP Morgan Chase Is Recruiting More Veterans |
 Are you interested in working for one of the nation's largest employers of veterans? JP Morgan Chase presents "Deployment to Employment," an exclusive invite-only career workshop on November 6th for veterans in the Chicagoland area.
In a one-stop approach, veterans will be able to network and interview with numerous JP Morgan Chase recruiters & executives from different business units for positions located nationwide.
Last year's event in Dallas was a huge success with a hiring rate of nearly 50 percent. In total, JP Morgan Chase has hired more than 2,200 veterans in 2011.
To apply for jobs, please visit www.100000jobsmission.com and enter job requisition #120068367. Veterans with relevant experience will be invited to this exclusive event.
If you have any questions, please contact IDVA's John E. Stewart at (312) 814-1661 or [email protected]. |
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Stand Up and
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Don't Forget! Stand Up and Be Counted so that you can receive assistance from one of our Veteran Service Officers -- and help us know our veteran community.
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