Every year since its inception in 2017, the Back-to-Work Boot Camp has trained veterans and the spouses of active-duty military for transitioning into career positions with long-term employers.
In recognition of their tireless efforts to offer employment support services to Veterans and spouses of active-duty military, Andrea Biwer, executive director of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Marne Deithorn, vice president of human resources of Rivers Casino, have earned the Employer of Veterans Award bestowed by the American Legion Department of Illinois, as chosen by the Illinois Department of Employment Security Commission.
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Veterans Back To Work Boot Camp 2017 graduate Quentin Arnold speaks with a representative from Rivers Casino at the January 2019 New Year New Career Fair. (Journal file photo) The 2023 Des Plaines Chamber Veterans Back-to-Work Boot Camp officially kicked off its application process May 25. The date is significant
Since its inception in 2017, the Veterans Back-to-Work Boot Camp created and administered by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry has provided the training, equipment, and networking opportunities for over 150 former military members to successfully transition into career positions in civilian employment.