Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Rockford area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
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Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Joliet area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Peoria-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Joliet-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Aurora-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Aurora area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Peoria veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Naperville veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Peoria area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Rockford veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Peoria area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Springfield-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Springfield veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Rockford area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Employment and training services for Illinois veterans including job placement and career counseling.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Chicago-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Chicago area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Chicago area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Rockford veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Springfield-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Chicago veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Naperville veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Aurora area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Chicago-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Naperville-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Springfield area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Chicago veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Joliet area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Peoria-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Rockford-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Joliet veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Naperville area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Rockford-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Peoria veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Aurora-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Springfield area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Aurora veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Naperville area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Aurora veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Naperville-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Springfield veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Joliet veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.