Events

Feb
26
Tue
Presidents Day Veterans Employment and Resource Fair @ JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER
Feb 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

February 26, 2013
Tuesday, 9:00am—2:00pm

“Honored to serve … those who served”

The Illinois Department of Employment Security in partnership with
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
invites you to participate in this event.

JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER
820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60612

2nd Floor Conference Center, Damen Pavilion

Veterans attending must be registered on IlliniosJobLink.com. Please bring resume and identification to verify proof of veteran status.

IDES VA Presidents Day Employment and Resource Fair 2013 Flyer

Sep
28
Sat
Montford Point Health Fair on September 28th @ Montford Point Marine Association
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Oct
17
Thu
Chicago Job Fair @ Congress Plaza Hotel
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here

Nov
19
Tue
5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair @ Northwest Middle School Gynasium
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair

Date/Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:

Northwest Middle School Gynasium
5252 W. Palmer St., Chicago, IL 60639

Contact Information

Commissioner Edwin Reyes Office
3061 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL  60618
Office: (773) 588.1129
Fax: (773) 588.1267
lourdes.garcia@cookcountyil.gov or greateravondale@gmail.com

Details:

Hosted by: Cook County Commissioner Edwin Reyes, District 8
Supported by: The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) – Bureau of Personnel

Although this is a Veterans fair, it is also open to the general public. This resource fair will offer a variety of services from local to federal governments. Service providers and employers will be available to answer questions in the process of programs particular to their industry.

  • This event is free and open to the public
  • No registration is needed
  • Free parking is available at event location
  • For event details, click on: Event Flyer

The Illinois department of Central Management Services (CMS) supports this event. A representative from personnel will be available to distribute information on the process for doing business with the State.

Please visit the Coaltion of Veterans Organizations (CVO) table

Feb
1
Sat
Veterans for Unifications Meeting February 1 2014 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 1 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Next Meeting for the Veterans for Unification will be:

Saturday

February 1, 2014

10 – 11:30 AM

Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room

834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL

(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible Wheel chair Accessible– Public transportation: contact RTA


Guest Speakers:

Christy Stanford

MLIS, Pritzker Military Library

Download a flyer and pass it on!

 

Download Flyer

 


There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification

159 N Marion #198

Oak Park  IL 60301

Mar
26
Wed
Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair @ Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Forum
Mar 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

March 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veteran spouses at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago, IL. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and other local partners.

March 26, 2014
Hiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop: 8:30 a.m.
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608

Registration


Job seekers click here.

Employers click here.

May
15
Thu
Veterans Hiring Expo @ Sears Centre Arena
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Veterans Hiring Expo May 2014
The Keeling Family Foundation and Support All Veterans Equally would like to extend an invitation to attend the Veteran Hiring Expo www.VeteranHiringExpo.org event on May 15th, 2014 (10a-4p) at the Sears Centre Arena for NO CHARGE.
  • Anyone can register online www.VeteranHiringExpo.org (2-3 minutes)
  • Please see attached flyer for more information
  • Place in bottom notes BEFORE submitting registration final button: FREE Registration
  • Please know that it is First Registered, First Served & 25 tables are left to fill
  • Employers please be prepared to provide open available positions so we can match veterans accordingly and have them apply online before the event
We will find, match, qualify, have veterans & dependants apply online and then send an individual spreadsheet of contact information to employers looking to hire veterans immediately within 14-21 days of online application for the entire year.
We look forward to working with you and have a great week. Thank you!
Nov
1
Sat
Veterans for Unification November 2014 Meeting @ Oak Park Public Library
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification will meet on November 1, 2014 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Bruce Parry (CVO Chair) will be the guest speaker with entertainment by Ukulele Players of Oak Park.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Feb
7
Sat
Veterans for Unification February 2015 Meeting @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification will meet on February 7, 2015 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Samantha Schleiger (MS, Hines VA Dietitics) will be the guest speaker.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Mar
7
Sat
Vets resource fair @ Columbus Park Gymnasium
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Columbus-Park-Resource-Fair-Flyer