Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs - IL

Join the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs at a career and resource fair for veterans and service members hosted by The Boeing Company and The University of Chicago!

Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Time: 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Chicago Park District located at 1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about services and resources provided by various County, City and State offices and organizations. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to interface with some of the County's employment partners.

Register here: https://uceop.wufoo.com/forms/ztfpe2u1dip3cp/

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is pleased to announce the return of its annual veterans resource fair at the Brookfield Zoo.

In addition to providing a space for military community members to connect with veteran service organizations, CCVA is honoring and celebrating the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legions of Cook County at this year's event.

For decades these organizations have been a pillar of support by offering camaraderie and making available services known to the military community of Cook County.

Please RVSP by Friday, September 22, 2023. For more information and to RSVP, visit: cookgov.me/CCVAResourceFair

Calling all veteran business owners!

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with the Cook County Department of Contract Compliance to launch a series of veteran business workshops!

These events give veteran business owners and future veteran entrepreneurs the opportunity to gain essential knowledge regarding available resources and services within Cook County to develop and grow their businesses.

The first event in this series will be our lunch and learn panel webinar: Unlocking Access to Veteran Certification!

Monday, August 21, 2023
Noon - 1 p.m.
(Virtual Event)

During this panel lead discussion, participants will hear from the County's Departments of Veterans Affairs and Contract Compliance to learn more about organizations that support veteran owned businesses as well as best practices in County certification processes for their business.

To register for this event please scan the QR code on the flier or visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-access-to-veteran-certification-tickets-690229193097

Today is the 248th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps.

The United States Army Chaplain Corps is a unique part of American military tradition. The Chaplain Corps is one of the smallest units in the U.S. Army and predates Independence Day. Since this unit was first established in 1775, chaplains have served in every American conflict.

The Army Chaplain Corps offers soldiers spiritual guidance, counseling, advice and mentoring in peace and wartime by employing clergy members who have passed Army training requirements in non-combatant soldier skills.

Chaplains are expected to accompany troops on and off the battlefield, providing what the Army calls “free exercise of religion in a pluralistic setting”.

July 28th is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African American troops in the United States military.

These troops served on the western frontier after the Civil War. They served in a variety of ways including security, law enforcement and other frontier-specific activities.

In 1866, Congress passed legislation known as the Army Organization Act, which formalized the creation of six all-Black U.S. Cavalry and Infantry units.

Join the Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Pathways to Cook County Expo! There will be workshops, roundtable discussions and networking sessions.

The expo will be on Tuesday, August 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the University of Illinois Chicago Dorin Forum at 725 Roosevelt Road in Chicago, IL 60607.

View the complete list of workshops and networking sessions by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-pathways-to-cook-county-expo-tickets-660754002007

One of the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs’ hiring partners is a hosting an in-person career fair on Wednesday, July 12! Join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at The Westin Chicago Lombard located at 70 Yorktown Shopping Center in Lombard, IL 60148.

The IRS is looking to hire entry-level revenue agents and revenue officers in Chicago. During this event, veterans can speak with hiring managers and human resource specialists who can answer questions, review resumes and education transcripts as well as conduct interviews on the spot.

The IRS gives hiring preference to disabled veterans and to those who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns.

Registration is limited. Click here to register:

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Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

For 247 years, the nation has gathered to celebrate the passage of the Declaration of Independence. To this day, we stand together united to celebrate our independence and shared comradery between veterans of the past, present and future.

This Independence Day, the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs encourages all residents to enjoy the liberties and sacrifices the brave men and women of this country have afforded.

"The red and white and starry blue is freedom's shield and hope." - John Philip Sousa

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is observed annually on June 27. Around 12 million people across the nation live with this condition, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You are not alone.

Those experiencing suicidal feelings or self-destructive urges should seek help immediately. The Su***de Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 year-round by calling 1-800-273-8255 or by texting 838255 for confidential support.

Established on June 23, 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has a tremendous history of outstanding uniformed volunteer service and keeps both America’s waterways and its boating public safe. Happy birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to partner with the County's Department of Animal and Rabies Control as well as Chicago Animal Care and Control to launch this essential program for County veterans and service members. 🇺🇸

Read more about available services and register here: www.cookcountyil.gov/vetsandpets

Cook County is proud to announce its Vets and Pets program, a free one-day rabies vaccine and microchip clinic for pets belonging to County veterans and service members. 🐾

This first of its kind clinic is scheduled for Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at General Jones Armory located at 5200 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60615. Services available to the first 200 cats and dogs.

While registration is not required, veterans and service members interested in attending are encouraged to register: www.cookcountyil.gov/vetsandpets

Today, our entire nation pauses to remember the brave souls deployed into combat, sometimes half a world away, never to return to their families. They defended our principles and freedom. They laid down their lives so that we could live ours freely.

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs remembers and honors those who were lost too soon. We salute their heroism this Memorial Day.