Chicago Veterans Academy
View all our educational and employment workshops, courses, virtual events and more!
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Welcome to Chicago Veterans Academy
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FreeCreating a Financial Budget
Learn how to create your very own financial budget
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FreeHow to Purchase an Income Property using a VA Loan
View our webinar to learn how to purchase an income property using your VA Home Loan.
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FreeEmployment: Veterans in Trades
Learn about programs and services available to help start your career after service in the trades. Hear from organizations such as Helmets to Hardhats & UMAP.
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FreeSuicide Prevention Training
Learn life-saving skills anytime, anywhere. In just 90 minutes online, you will learn how to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.
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FreeVA Disability Compensation
Learn about VA Disability Compensation and how to gather your documentation to submit a claim.
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FreeeBenefits
eBenefits is a VA website that lets you access and manage your VA records including disability claims, VA letters as well as provides information about military and Veteran benefits.
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FreeVA Home Loan & How to Budget for a Home
Learn how to utilize your VA Home Loan, the benefits of VA loan and create a financial budget and purchase your next home.
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FreeEmployment Readiness & Job Placement
This course will help you prepare for a career after the military, learn how to build a LinkedIn Profile, Resume and Job Placement assistance.
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FreeHow to Become a Certified Veteran Owned Business with Chicago
Learn what the City of Chicago requires for a business to certify as a Veteran Business Enterprise and how to apply.