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Looking for Veterans resources and assistance available to Illinois Veterans, eligible spouses and transitioning service members? Click here to learn more.
 

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Oakton Community College is offering a unique course to Veterans

"The Returning Warrior"  Psychology 107 (PSY 107 008, CRN 31998) 11 am to 12:15 pm Monday and Wednesday starting Monday August 23

If you have any questions about the course you can contact either Greg Baldauf at greg@oakton.edu 847-635-1846 or Paul Johnson at pjohnson@oakton.edu 847-635-7088

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) and the Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) have teamed up to sponsor a series of veteran and dependent benefit events throughout the spring and summer of 2010 titled "Helping our Hometown Heroes" to connect with the veteran community. 

Future events will be held 10 am to 2 pm on:

Friday July 16 at the Ehinger Brothers VFW Post 8141, 664 Hirsh Ave, Calument City, IL 60409

Friday August 6 at the AMVETS Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL  60090

For more information contact the State of Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs 7222 W Cermak Road Suite 705, North Riverside, IL  60546   (708) 447-0416

Delta Airlines has asked for NASWA's assistance to get the word to all state veterans' coordinators, DVOPs, LVERs and one-stop centers to inform them Delta Airlines is hiring for a variety of positions and they want to hire Veterans! Please help to get veterans into these opportunities. Positions include baggage handlers, flight attendants, pilots, etc.

Check out this link to Delta's Careers section: www.deltajobs.net/career_destinations.htm.

For pilots, click www.deltajobs.net/pilot_qualifications.htm.

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 Veterans' Assistance

Contact:
Tim Brien
Veterans Employment Representative IDES
1615 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 847-864-3530 X 201
E-Mail: timothy.brien@illinois.gov

Illinois Dept of Veteran Affairs -Service Offficer
Cynthia McKee - 847-294-4664
Senior Services Bldg.
515 East Thacker,  Des Plaines, Il 60016

Useful Links:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/

For additional information about creating your resume, writing cover letters and interview skills visit http://www.careeronestop.org/resumesinterviews/resumesinterviews.aspx

VETCENTRAL information for Veteran Jobs and Careers Online, Recruitment and Employment Solutions at Job Central  visit http://www.jobcentral.com/vetcentral/

Employment Opportunities for Veterans

Date:	Every Thursday
Time:	1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where:	Illinois workNet Center, 1615 Oak Ave., Evanston IL 60201
City:	Evanston
Information:	This workshop is designed to assist homeless veterans in job preparation and job placement. Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program funded programs also include subsidized trial employment, on-the-job training, vocational counseling, placement follow-up services and on-going case management.
Comments:	Sponsored by Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and IDES.
For More Information:	James Tittle, HVRP Case Manager, 815-529-5020
Web Site:
Email:	jtittle@tlsveterans.org

 TSA is hiring!

Protect all that's good about our nation by securing its transportation.

Make a world of difference in your career at Transportation Security Administration. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways and public transit systems. We protect our transportation infrastructure from terrorist attack and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. It's an imperative mission for the nation and a meaningful and important career opportunity for you.

Transportation Security Officers

Be part of a dynamic security team protecting airports as you proudly secure your future. An authoritative, independent attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with others are keys to success in this position.

Federal Air Marshal Service

Become a Federal law enforcement officer and protect the nation's traveling public. As a highly trained law enforcement professional you will detect and prevent crime and defend our nation against terrorism.

Management, Administrative and Professional (MAP) Career

Protect the nation as an Attorney, Financial Specialist, Speech Writer, Administrative Professional, Program Manager, Technology Specialist, Bomb Appraisal Officer, HR Specialist or in another vital position.

Discover the Benefits of Serving America

You'll receive competitive compensation and all Federal benefits, including a variety of health insurance options, life and long-term care insurance, paid time off, flexible spending account, retirement plan, flexible work schedules, career development and enrichment training, employee recognition program and more.

Please apply online: https://tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov or call 1.877.872.7990.

National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Telephone: 314-801-0800
E-mail: MPR.center@nara.gov *
Status Check: mpr.status@nara.gov *
Fax: 314 801-9195
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/

The National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century.
 

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
833 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704
217 782 6641
217 782 3418
1-800 437 9824
http://www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/
http://state.il.us/agency/dva/benefits/documents/vetsbenefits.pdf
 
 
Evanston Vet Center
565 Howard St.
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: (847)-332-1019
Fax: (847)-332-1024

Normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.  In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, upon request Vet Centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends.

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Veterans Resource Center (HUDVET)
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet/
 

Chicago Regional Office
Ralph Metcalfe Fed Building
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
 312 353-5680
 312 886-2729

The HUD Veteran Resource Center (HUDVET) was created for you as a result of a unique partnership between National Veteran Service Organizations and HUD. This directory is designed to increase your knowledge of and participation in the wide variety of HUD homeless assistance programs and services for veterans and other individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
 

Illinois Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx

DHS Family Community Resource Center in Cook County - Northern
Family Community Resource Center
8020 St Louis Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 745-3200
TTY: (866) 321-8261
Fax: (847) 745-3276

Social Security Administration
Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors

http://www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors/
1-800-772-1213
SOCIAL SECURITY
2116 GREEN BAY RD
EVANSTON, IL 60201

United States Office of Personnel Management
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/

USAJOBS is the official job site of the United States Federal Government.
It’s your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information
Veterans Employment Resource Center

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/

State of Illinois Employment Opportunities
Illinois Department of Central Management Services
http://www.work.illinois.gov/

Veterans' Outreach Program
http://www.work.illinois.gov/vetsopgm.htm

Great Lakes Naval Station
Fleet and Family Support Center
Bldg. 42 Code 70
2601E Paul Jones Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845
http://www.nsgreatlakes.navy.mil/fsc/pages/home.html

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill
http://www.gibill.va.gov/

2122 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612
800 827 1000

Veterans Upward Bound @Roosevelt University
430 South Michigan Avenue
Room 310 Herman Crown Center
Chicago, IL 60605
312 341 6383
http://www.veterans-ru.org/aboutus.htm
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is a college preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to serve low-income and first-generation college bound veterans by helping them to "knock the rust off of their academic skills" prior to enrolling in the postsecondary school of the veteran's choice. Services provided by VUB, all at no expense to the veteran, range from academic and skills assessment, financial, career, as well as, academic counseling, computer basics skills and classroom instruction and personal tutoring
Illinois National Guard Grant Program
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Phone: 800.899.ISAC (4722)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST
E-mail: collegezone@isac.org
http://www.collegezone.com/
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Oakton Community College
Educational Benefits for Veterans
http://www.oakton.edu/admiss/finaid/veterans.htm

Oakton Community College Veterans Representative
Vince Donahue Jr.-Veteran and Workforce Specialist

Advising and Counseling
1600 E Golf Rd Rm 1130, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM

Voice: 847-635-2632
Fax: 847-635-2636
e-mail: vdonahue@oakton.edu

College of Lake County
Veterans Programs
19351 West Washington Street,
 Grayslake, IL 60030-1198  
 (847) 543-2000
http://www.clcillinois.edu/credit/aid/veterans.asp

Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission
Whitcomb Building #104
1311 Maybrook Square Drive
Maywood, IL 60153-2418
(708) 865-6580
(708) 865-6556

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Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission
20 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
847 360 6370
847 360 3188

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City of Evanston Employment
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847 866 2918
847 448 8110 –Job Hotline
http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/humanresources/employment.shtml

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Cook County
http://www.co.cook.il.us/portal/server.pt