For Veterans
Veterans are a national treasure and should be treated as such. We are not saying that just to kiss up to our CEO Philip Fairweather who is an Air Force Veteran but because it is the highest level of service to others. To put your life on the line for strangers who don’t look like you, pray like you, or who may not even like you, are a special breed that should be held in the highest regard. Veterans protect our way of life and our right to exist in the world, no matter how messy we might be.
At Entrepreneurs Academy, we recognize that veterans bring unparalleled leadership, resilience, and problem-solving skills, forged through their experiences in service. Their unique perspectives, cultivated by serving in diverse environments, are invaluable not only to our nation but to our entrepreneurial community as well. We are committed to supporting veterans in transitioning their skills to the business world, creating opportunities for them to continue leading with the same dedication and integrity that defined their military service.
Veterans Resources:
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)
- Provides benefits, healthcare, and resourcesfor Illinois veterans.
- Website: www.veterans.
illinois.gov - Phone: 800-437-9824
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
- Assistance with housing, financial help, and VA benefits.
- Website: www.vacofcookcounty.
org - Phone: 312-433-6010
Road Home Program at Rush
- Provides mental health care for veterans and their families.
- Website: www.roadhomeprogram.
org - Phone: 312-942-8387
