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Veterans Outreach Program
Today's Mission, tomorrow's Leader
The CMS Veterans Outreach Program offers personalized career counseling for State of Illinois employment opportunities. Qualified Veterans are entitled to additional points in hiring sequences based on verified service.
Steps to Apply
STEP 1
Download the Guide for Veteran Document Verification and complete it carefully.
STEP 2
Follow instructions in the downloaded Guide to have your Military document(s) certified.
STEP 3
Attach certified documents, review application for accuracy, and submit application.
Veteran Status Requirement:
Served Active Duty for at least 6 months: Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, USMC
Disabled Veteran
Purple Heart Recipient
Un-remarried Spouse
Parent of Disabled or Deceased Veteran
Illinois National Guard or US Military Reserve:
- Served in the Illinois National Guard or Reserve for at least 6 months
- Honorably Discharged from Illinois National Guard or US Military Reserve
- National Guards of other states activated into federal service (DD214 required)
- Illinois National Guard or Military Reserve activated into federal service
- Currently Serving with at least 6 months of service
