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The Post  9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 is an education benefit program for those who served on active duty on, or after, September 11, 2001. See what the Post 9/11 Bill covers. Learn how much you could receive for training. Find out if you are eligible. Benefits are payable for training started on or after August 1, 2009.

Yellow Ribbon Program logoFind services and programs for Veterans, External link opens in a new window military personnel, and their families at Illinois Community Colleges. Look for the “Supporting our Veterans” graphic. This identifies Yellow Ribbon program resources.

Use the GI Bill Website. Search for schools. Determine your benefits. External link opens in a new window Roadmap for Success guidance on the U.S. Veterans Affairs website includes:
 Step 1 Determine your best Benefit External link opens in a new window 
 Step 2 Collect Your Paperwork and Information External link opens in a new window 
 Step 3 Find a School External link opens in a new window
 Step 4 Calculate Your Benefits External link opens in a new window
 Step 5 Compare the Programs External link opens in a new window 
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Federal Education Assistance External link opens in a new window - See a list of schools approved by the State Approving Agency (SAA).

Occupational and Job Training - Allows you to search for occupational training. This includes technical and vocational programs. It also includes many Illinois schools.

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    Job Corps: education and training programs for young adults.

    Job Corps Logo Welcome to Job Corps Chicago Region, dedicated to helping youth aged 16 yrs thru 24 yrs find success through education and career technical training. Whether you are a student, parent, or employer we invite you to explore this site to learn more about how the Job Corps program can benefit you. The federally funded program serves the entire United States, including the 18 centers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin, known as the Chicago Region. Click here to learn what can Job Corps Do for You? External link opens in a new window


  • Are you ready to join the next generation of sustainable agriculture farmers!

    If this field of study sounds interesting to you, then you need to find out more about the Farmer Training Opportunities offered through The Upper Midwest Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT).

    CRAFT is a coalition of growers working to train the next generation of organic, biodynamic, and sustainable agriculture farmers.  CRAFT provides what prospective farmers say they need most: hands-on training and business planning skills provided directly from established farmers.

    For more information about this farmer training program, visit the CSA Learning website External link opens in a new windowor contact the CRAFT/Farm Beginnings Coordinator at:

    CRAFT/Farm Beginnings Coordinator
    1547 Rockton Rd
    Caledonia IL  61011
    (815) 389-8455 or
    craft@learngrowconnect.org



  • Why you should attend a Community College in Illinois

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    There are 48 community colleges in Illinois offering diverse programs that help you get the job and pay you want.

    Some of the benefits of attending a community college include: quality instruction and support services, diverse programs, smaller class sizes, accessible and affordable, and more than 10,000 community college courses can be transferred statewide.

    To find out more how the Illinois Community College System can assist you, visit the Illinois Community College Board External link opens in a new window website.

     


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