Veteran Job Fairs coming up and a reminder about the GI Bill

[kzang]

This comes from my Representative:

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Windy City Smart Job Fair
June 6, 2012. 9:00am-1:00pm.
Chicago Hilton- 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

http://iava.org/blog/iava-gathers-mi...-city-job-fair



IAVA information (I believe this link is already up, but just in case)

IAVA is the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. With over 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters nationwide, IAVA strives to build the New Greatest Generation.

http://iava.org/about




Here is another job fair:

National Veteran Hiring Fair and Small Business Conference/Expo
June 26-29, 2012. 10:00am-7:00pm.
Detroit’s COBO Center- One Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226

http://www.nationalveteransconferenc...ign=prSITE2012

And Job Applications in general:

The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 provides seamless transition for Servicemembers, expands education and training opportunities for Veterans, and provides tax credits for employers who hire Veterans with service-connected disabilities. VRAP applications are being accepted right now;

https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefi...s_myeb_vonapp1