These sites will be updated regularly, so check them often for new or updated information.

In light of recent terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Somerset Co., PA., efforts will be made identify and include additional web sites to assist Veterans and their dependants affected by the events of Sept. 11th, current Reserve and National Guard members, their families, individuals about to be deployed, and  returning Veterans (including Reservists and National Guard Personnel).

There are several web sites that will help Illinois residents.  Veterans who reside in other states can also access similar information in their respective states.  There are also many sites that allow the user to search nationwide.  Where possible, (or known to us), the links to other states are included in each group.

Note:  In order to print any forms (PDF Version) from these web sites, you must first download ADOBE ACROBAT READER 3.0 or higher versions.  This download is FREE.  Adobe Acrobat web site to download is:
www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

  Local Veterans' Employment Representative(s) and Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialist(s) are employed at each local Job Service Office  in Illinois, and at other state employment service offices throughout the United States, to provide employment assistance to Veterans.  Each is Honorably Discharged Veterans, many with service-connected disabilities, who work closely with Veterans residing in communities close to their local office.

        The Local Veterans' Employment Representatives are functionally responsible for the supervision of all Veteran Employment programs. He/she maintains regular contact with local employers, labor unions, training providers, Federal, State, County and Local Veteran Organizations. He/she also provides direct employment assistance, vocational guidance, job placement, and information regarding Federal or State Civil Service Employment, and availability of Apprenticeship Training programs in our local area to Veterans, Vietnam Era, Disabled, Special Disabled Veterans, and other Eligible Persons.

        The Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialists, at each local Employment Service Office, are responsible for development of job and job training opportunities for Special Disabled, Disabled, Vietnam Era and other Veterans and Eligible Persons. They also conduct outreach activities with local Veteran's organizations, the U.S. and State Department of Veteran Affairs offices, Veteran's Assistance Commission offices and community based agencies on behalf of Veterans, and provide Job Placement and Vocational Guidance assistance and information regarding Federal or State Civil Service Employment, and availability of Apprenticeship Training programs in our local area to Veterans who request their help.

        The Veterans' Employment Representatives are not employees of the US Department of Veteran Affairs (V.A.), and are not Benefit Counselors.  If you are seeking information regarding Federal, State or County Veterans Benefits, addresses and phone numbers of local, statewide or nationwide offices and application forms  click here.

        If you are considering relocating, or reside outside Illinois, see nationwide list of State Employment Service and Unemployment Offices.  Veterans' Employment Representatives are also employed at each of these local offices.

Uniform Services Employment & Reemployment Rights (USERRA)

Veterans’    http://www.dol.gov/dol/vets/public/programs/fact/vet97-3.htm

Reservists & National Guard Personnel http://www.esgr.org/factUserra.html

Veterans, Reservists and National Guard personnel who have questions or concerns regarding their re-employment rights should contact the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (US DOL-VETS) in their State.

In Illinois call: 312 793-3433   or  National Toll Free Number: 866 487-2365

Nationwide Directory of US DOL-VETS offices:    http://www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/contacts/main.htm
 
 

In light of recent Terrorist Attacks, many individuals will be called to active duty.  The follow information is provided help you and your family in the event you are mobilized and deployed overseas.  For further information contact your Judge Advocate at your military base.

These links provide affected military personnel an overview, including provisions and limitations of "The Soldiers & Sailors Relief Act of 1940" that affords certain military personnel (including Reservists and National Guard) and their families protections from evictions, foreclosures, repossessions and debt collections while the person is serving duty away from home.

http://www.carreonandassociates.com/soldiersact.html

http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/Relief_Act_Revision/

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Apr1999/n04281999_9904281.html
 

Health Care Benefits for Guard and Reserve Members and Families
http://www.tricare.osd.mil/NewsReleases/news2001_27_11.htm
 

Obtaining college credit for military training, coursework, military training schools (A School, Tech Schools, etc), and military work experience.   http://www.acenet.edu/calec/military/

For complete information regarding Veterans Education Benefits  click here

Veterans' Services at the Illinois
Employment Service Office      http://www.ides.state.il.us/individual/vets/index.htm

Links to other State Employment Service offices   http://jobsearch.about.com/library/blstatedol.htm

Transitional Assistance for
Recently Separated Veterans and
Employment for Military and
Recently Separated Veterans     www.taonline.com/default/default.asp

Many recently separated Veterans make a very critical mistake when they seek a wage comparable to what they made while on active duty (i.e. Base Pay + Separate Rations + BAQ/BOQ Allowances + Housing Allowances + Dependent Allowances + Combat or Hazardous Duty Pay, etc.) In short, they "price themselves out of the job market!" 

All Veterans seeking employment should check out the following web sites to see what the job market will offer regarding the type of job, stability and wages they seek.

Convert MOC, MOS, MODT or RATING to comparable civilian occupation and find out what the salary ranges are in the 'real world’ www.taonline.com/mosdot/miltociv.asp

Military.Com's skills translator allows you to translate your MOS, Rate, AFSC or designator into civilian terms (for job applications and resumes).  This helps transitioning military personnel learn the 'civilian job' title, required civilian training requirements, hiring plans and established salaries, in a specific labor market, for that occupation.
http://www.military.com/Careers/Content?file=skills_leader.htm&area=Content

Career Click - Researching 700 Occupations, Salaries, Employment Forecasts, and Job Descriptions      http://www.workforceinfo.state.il.us/
 

Guide to Potential Earnings, Short and Long Term Outlook, and Employment Projections by Industry    http://stats.bls.gov/cghome.htm

Military Resume Writer (Writing Resume
for civilian jobs based on military skills)    www.VETS-ATB.org/vets/owa/resumewriter
 
 

Recently Separated Veterans have acquired many skills while serving on Active Duty.  Whether your skills are transferrable to civilian jobs or if you had a military occupation (infantry, missle crewmember, etc) for which there are no civilian counterparts, an apprenticeship program, learning a new skill, get paid while training, and also receive V.A. Education Benefits while in an approved Apprenticeship Program may be the ideal way for Veterans to become re-employed.

See Education & Training for more information.

Upon Release from Active Duty or Discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, former service members may be eligible for unemployment benefits if he/she meet the Federal and State requirements for such benefit payments.  Former Service members must have been discharged or released from the Armed Forces under "Honorable Conditions", and if you were an officer, you must not have resigned for the "good of the service".  To find out more about filing claims, contact the local Unemployment Office in your area.

Unemployment benefits and related services are financed solely by employer's Federal and State payroll taxes.

Unlike Social Security (F.I.C.A.), for old age pension and disability benefits, you do not contribute into the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

The following web sites will provide you with answers to many questions you may have about Unemployment Insurance Benefits.

About Unemployment Benefits www.ides.state.il.us/individual/uiclaims/insuranc.htm

Questions and Answers about Unemployment Benefits   www.ides.state.il.us/individual/uiclaims/wrksfaq.htm

Certifying for Unemployment Benefits - Tele-Serve   www.ides.state.il.us/individual/teleserve/index.htm

Location of Nearest Unemployment Office     www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/network/index.asp

Nationwide Directory of State Employment Service and Unemployment Insurance offices  http://jobsearch.about.com/library/blstatedol.htm

NOTE:  State Laws require that individuals, who file an Unemployment Claim and receive benefits, must be registered for work, be available for new work, and be actively seeking work.  Individuals residing in, and seeking work in Illinois can register for work utilizing the "Illinois Skills Match System" which is available via the Internet 24 hours, 7 days a week, at home, library or at the local StateEmployment / Unemployment office.
The web site is:  www.illinoisskillsmatch.com
 
 

This site provides information regarding Employment & Career Resources, Veteran and Military Sites, Family Services, Legal Assistance for the Court of Veteran Appeals, Business and Government Resources, Veterans Benefits and much more.     http://veteran.net
 
 

VetJobs.com  provides information for service members transitioning from active military service or veterans seeking new jobs, and links to numerous sites not listed elsewhere.
 
 

Often Recently Separated Veterans consider joining an Active National Guard or Reserve Unit after being released from active duty.  If you are inclined to do so, the following web site will provide you with addresses of reserve and national guard units: WWW.DODTRANSPORTAL.ORG/ayslinks3.htm

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Illinois National Guard Opportunities    www.il-arng.ngb.army.mil

Nationwide Locations and ANG Opportunities    www.ngb.dtic.mil/state/index.shtml

AIR NATIONAL GUARD (AIR FORCE)

Illinois Air National Guard       www.ang.af.mil/OM/career/il.htm

Nationwide Air National Guard Opportunities    www.ang.af.mil/OM/career

For more information regarding the Reserves or National Guard with each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces:    http://www.defenselink.mil/ra/secondary/reservebranches.html
 
 

Certain Occupations require state or federal licensure or certification to perform that job in the civilian job market.  Certain military occupations now meet these requirements. To see if you meet these requirements, or need additional training, check these web sites:

Using your Military Experience and Training  - http://umet-vets.dol.gov

Transitioning to Civilian Careers - Frequently Asked Questions
http://umet-vets.dol.gov/FAQ.htm

Transitioning to Civilian Careers - Jobs With Standardized Requirements
http://umet-vets.dol.gov/StandardJobs.htm

Links to Database of State and Federal Licensure Requirements
http://www.alx.org/licensing.asp?usertype=learner

Links to Database of National Certification Requirements
www.alx.org/certification.asp?usertype=learner

Effective 3/1/2001, Veterans and eligible dependants may now use their G.I. Bill benefits to pay the cost of approved licensing and certification tests.  For further information see the following web sites:

Licensing and Certification Tests:  http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/LCweb.htm

See Education and Training for complete list of schools and course curriculum

While in military service, servicemembers have been trained in numerous military specializations which are in demand by many companies, especially National Defense Contractors.  The following link will provide Veterans with links to those National Defense Contractor's home web pages, and will provide you with numerous resources to locate companies who might hire a person with your military skills.  http://www.fas.org/asmp/profiles/deffirm.html
 
 

Military and Coast Guard personnel, Veterans, Reserve component, DoD and DoE civilian employees who were separated not earlier than 1 October 1990 may apply for referral and placement assistance into the "Troops To Teachers" program to pursue a new career in public education.

For further information see  www.voled.doded.mil/dantes/ttt/

Download an application

These sites will provide individuals with information regarding current job openings for Teachers and Administrators

Vacancy Announcements - Illinois State Board of Education   http://www.isbe.state.il.us/teachers/teachervacancy.htm

Illinois State Board of Education     http://www.isbe.state.il.us/teachers.htm

Illinois Education Job Bank    http://www.iasaedu.org/Jobbank/default.htm

Regional Offices of Education    http://www.lth6.k12.il.us/partners_roe.htm

Suburban Cook Co. Education Jobs   http://www.cook.k12.il.us/vac.asp

National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse  http://www.recruitingteachers.org

Obtaining Illinois Professional Teacher's Certification http://www.isbe.state.il.us/teachers/

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