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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.
I wanted to give back and help those that were in similar positions as myself. I have alwayslived by the mantra 'service before self' and I wanted to do what I could do to help those inneed.
- Colin Kipping-Ruane, U.S. Navy
During the Boot Camp, I was surrounded by people with drive who motivated me.
- Nick Czerniak, U.S. Marine Corps
The Boot Camp taught me how to network, use LinkedIn and navigate social media to myadvantage. It helped me get two jobs. And the best thing it taught me was confidence inmyself and my abilities.
- Maggie Bennett, U.S. Army
A team of professionals is there to help me find a career path and have helped me design aroad map to get there. The program is helping me bring it all together: the vocational,emotional, physical, financial, intellectual, and social.
- Charles Benford, U.S. Marine Corps
The Boot Camp gave me priceless networking opportunities and the chance to meetcompanies that have a desire to hire veterans. Thanks to the Des Plaines Chamber ofCommerce & Industry Foundation’s program, the proud Air Force veteran has gone on to asuccessful management career in the grocery industry
- Laura Johnstone, U.S. Air Force
