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Chicago Cook Technology Academy Accepting Applications Applications are open for the Chicago Cook Technology Academy! The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 14 at midnight and classes are scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 30.Cook County has partnered with Microsoft and National Able Network to offer a free 7-week program that provides County veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry.Participants are trained in cloud development or cloud administration and upon completion will have the opportunity to interview for full-time positions within the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs' network of hiring partners.Click the blue button below for more information and to apply. Info & Application Application deadline is Sunday, May 14 at midnight. Questions If you have any questions, please email Maj. Deanna "De" Love at  [email protected] or call (312) 603-6423.

Department of Veterans AffairsMissionThe Department of Veterans Affairs’ mission is to empower all Cook County veterans who have served in a branch of the military through workshops, newsletters and access to a network of outreach services; allowing them to leverage their knowledge and achieve a better quality of life for themselves and their families. Contact Us Maj Deanna Love Phone: (312) 603-6489  Email: [email protected]  Website: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/veterans-affairs Values Equity. Engagement. Excellence. Learn more about our strategic plans for Cook County with the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President.

Gulf War Exposures & Health Concerns is a free, virtual class to help Gulf War Veterans understand potential exposures and health effects, steps to manage symptoms, research findings, and available resources. Join this class on Thursday, May 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. You can attend through your personal computer, smart phone, or tablet. […]