2026 Des Plaines Chamber's Veterans Back to Work Boot Camp Application
SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED IN AUGUST / CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT TO FOLLOW.
Your resposibilites once you are in the course:
- Come to every class you can - only 1 Excused Bootcamp absence
- Be on time Class – (early is preffered as dnner will be served for participants at 5:00 P.M)
- Turn off Cell phones during class/ zoom
- Put forth your best effort & be open
- Complete & Finish weekly practice assignments
- Use yor mentors - Support each other while making sure you are in a safe settingParticiapte and enagage with us on social media – after we will invite you into a private Facebook group so you all can connect and see other upcoming events or announcements
- Connect with each other on LinkedIn, along with mentors and chamber volunteers
- Provide feedback if you would like, also have fun, participate and ask questions and beopen to the amazing opportunities!
- Learn to Use Google Classroom
Upon completion of the Boot Camp in November 2024, each Veteran will receive:
- Personal Laptop Computer with Microsoft Office Package
- Career Enhancing Gift Cards
- Personalized Resume Package that includes 1- 1 personalized help with Social Media and Interviewing
- Career Coaching & Mentoring from HR & Business Leaders from across the region
- Professional & Personal Development Training
- Networking & Events (Annual Golf Outing, After –Hours, etc.)
- Community Service Veteran Volunteer Opportunity
- SURPRISES & MORE!
If you have any questions please contact us at (847) 824-4200 or via email atalombardo@dpchamber.com
This year's program will once again broaden our reach to include spouses of Veterans aswell,”explains Marne Deithorn, vice president of human resources at Rivers Casino –one ofthe key business partners sponsoring the program with the Chamber. “The spouses ofVeterans hold so much responsibility in military families. Expanding our program to includethese men and women shows how much we value their contributions as well.
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