Events

Aug
29
Wed
Veterans Resource Fair @ Cook County Building Auditorium
Aug 29 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County are holding a Veterans Resource Fair on

August 29, 2012

9:00 AM to 2:00PM

Cook County Building Auditorium

1100 S. Hamilton Chicago IL

Roosevelt Road and Ogden Ave.

Please call to register in advance – (312) 433-6010

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

Apr
20
Sat
Spring Fundraiser Party 2013 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Download flyer here

cvo spring fundraiser

Fundraiser Buffet, Show and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, April 20th, Noon to 4 PMWhere: Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago
(I-90-94: Exit 71st St; turn West; 1st right at light; on right)
(CTA Red Line: Get off at 69th St; 1 block South on Vincennes)Food: by Chef Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman
band info
Price 25 dollars

cvo logo 224For more information: Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman at 773-562-6992. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.

Oct
17
Thu
Chicago Job Fair @ Congress Plaza Hotel
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here

Oct
26
Sat
Stand Down for Women Veterans 2013 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here

Nov
16
Sat
Montford Point President’s Luncheon Fundraiser @ Montford Point Marine Association
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

You are all cordially invited to attend the Montford Point Marine Association Inc, Chicago Chapter 2, Presidents’ Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm. Guest Speaker: Art Norman of NBC 5. Raffle @ $50.00 per ticket and a luncheon @ $20.00 per ticket. The prizes are 1st $2500.00, 2nd $1000.00, 3rd $500.00. Continue reading

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

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.

Mar
29
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 30 @ 12:00 am

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29th, 2014, for the 40th Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.

Please RSVP By March 15, 2014

Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:

VAC F/O: Peter Bencak

2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3

CHICAGO IL 60622-3011

For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov

 

 

Location:

VFW Post 6863

7256 W. 63rd Street

Summit, Il 60501

 

Time:

Saturday March 29, 2014

2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Download Flyer Below↓

VAC Dinner Flyer

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!