Events

Oct
24
Wed
Kevlars To Careers Welcome Home Event 2018 @ Malcolm X College
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kevlars To Careers Welcome Home Event 2018 @ Malcolm X College  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

A Resource Fair and Workshops to Equip Service Members, Veterans of all Eras, Active Duty Personnel and Reservists/National Guards

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Malcolm X College 1900 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

FREE Workshops and Vendors Include: Employment and Vocational Training Opportunities /Women’s Veterans Needs /Housing and Emergency Services / Health and Wellness / Screenings/ Networking / Educational Benefits / Financial Readiness / Food/ Raffle and More….

PRESENTED BY COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS, KAREN A. YARBROUGH

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 312-603-5788
To Register Please Email: brian.cross@cookcountyil.gov

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Feb
16
Sat
Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL @ Rotech Of Elmhurst
Feb 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL @ Rotech Of Elmhurst

Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL

 Customer Service Rep & Delivery Driver & Respiratory Therapist

 DATE:                Sat, FEBRUARY 16th   and   MARCH 2nd 2019

TIME:                 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PLACE:               747 N. Church Rd. Ste. F3; Elmhurst, IL 60126

PHONE:             847.947.4160

CONTACT:        rhill@rotech.com  or  Cornell.covington@rotech.com

WEBSITE:          www.Rotech.com – Careers tab

 

  1. Bring a copy of your Resume & dress business casual
  2. Interview on-site with one of Rotech’s hiring managers

 

Full-Time w/ Benefits               Mon – Fri                        1st & 2nd shifts available

 

Customer Service Representative (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Provide customer service, while assuring the front end paperwork is compliant & is submitted w/ Zero errors. You serve our customers by communicating w/ patients, referral sources & co-workers to effectively perform all tasks related to patient care & 3rd party reimbursement.

 

Local Delivery Driver (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for making deliveries, providing services & ensuring patients and/or caregivers understand instructions for & are comfortable w/ the use of respiratory & medical equipment. On-Call at times.

 

Respiratory Therapist (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

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Feb
26
Tue
Chicago Tribune Career Fair @ Carlisle Banquets
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
2300 Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Mar
2
Sat
Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL @ Rotech Of Elmhurst
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL @ Rotech Of Elmhurst

Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL

 Customer Service Rep & Delivery Driver & Respiratory Therapist

 DATE:                Sat, FEBRUARY 16th   and   MARCH 2nd 2019

TIME:                 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PLACE:               747 N. Church Rd. Ste. F3; Elmhurst, IL 60126

PHONE:             847.947.4160

CONTACT:        rhill@rotech.com  or  Cornell.covington@rotech.com

WEBSITE:          www.Rotech.com – Careers tab

 

  1. Bring a copy of your Resume & dress business casual
  2. Interview on-site with one of Rotech’s hiring managers

 

Full-Time w/ Benefits               Mon – Fri                        1st & 2nd shifts available

 

Customer Service Representative (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Provide customer service, while assuring the front end paperwork is compliant & is submitted w/ Zero errors. You serve our customers by communicating w/ patients, referral sources & co-workers to effectively perform all tasks related to patient care & 3rd party reimbursement.

 

Local Delivery Driver (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for making deliveries, providing services & ensuring patients and/or caregivers understand instructions for & are comfortable w/ the use of respiratory & medical equipment. On-Call at times.

 

Respiratory Therapist (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

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May
14
Tue
Chicago Tribune Career Fair @ Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
2300 Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Aug
28
Wed
Chicago Tribune August Career Fair @ Carlisle Banquets
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Nov
11
Mon
Volunteer to Help “Preserve The Legacy” of The Montford Point Marines @ Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center
Nov 11 all-day
Volunteer  to Help “Preserve The Legacy” of The Montford Point Marines @ Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center

We need your help to restore and repair the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center located at 7011 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois 60621.

We are asking for at least 50 volunteers to help work in our veteran center on November 11, 2019. We have a partnership with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit with a Heroes at Home Program and Sears, our benevolent donor who will supply funding for some of the internal repairs, if MPMA finds the volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering. Please sign up at the Rebuilding Together link https://form.jotform.com/92934088640161 and email your name and phone number to Chris Lacey at MPMACorrespondenceOfficer@gmail.com.

We will add you to our master list of volunteers.

The deadline to sign up is November 8, 2019.

Thank you in advance.

For a more detailed explanation of the volunteer event on November 11, 2019, see below.

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Nov
17
Sun
Chicago Veterans Hiring Fair for Veterans and Spouses @ Park Tavern
Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org

Eventbrite-button-tranparent-600x233REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997

Jan
11
Sat
Veterans resource fair @ Casa Italia Office Center
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Veterans resource fair @ Casa Italia Office Center

The Cook County Clerk’s Office
and the Italian American Veterans Museum
are proud to present their first annual

Veterans Resource Fair

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Saturday, January 11, 2020

Third Floor • Casa Italia Office Center
3800 Division St. • Stone Park, IL 60165

Introductory Presentations at 11 a.m.

Meet representatives from:
Cook County Clerk’s Office • Cook County Assessor’s Office •
Cook County Recorder of Deeds’ Office •
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs •
Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network •
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs • Hines V.A. Hospital •
U.S. Census Bureau • ComEd • T-Mobile • Veterans Smile •
Rush University Medical Center Road Home Program •
And Others!

Find out about:
A wide range of veteran discounts
Property tax exemptions
Wellness and fitness programs
Need-based legal aid and dental care
Part-time employment opportunities
Voter registration and the 2020 census
And SO much more!

Please help us spread the word!

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Mar
4
Wed
Veterans Resources Fair March 2020 @ Prairie Center
Mar 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Veterans Resources Fair March 2020 @ Prairie Center

The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Veterans Resources Fair from 10a.m. to 2 p.m., March 4, in the Prairie Center gym of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.

This event features free health screenings community as well as housing, legal, employment and educational information, and much more. All veterans, current service members and their families are welcome to attend.

For more information about the fair, contact Sanon at (708) 709-3567 or email gsanon@prairestate.edu.

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