
Programs
Currently, there are 5 “flavors” to the Rush EN-Abled Vet Program
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EN-Abled Vet Classic:
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Mission: Veteran is competitive for entry to lower mid-level IT jobs, primarily in end user technologies, networks and related technologies
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4 veterans admitted on a continuing rolling basis
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Minimum requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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DD 214 with honorable discharge
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Familiarization with technology through MOS/AFSC or other experience
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Strong desire for entry to mid-level IT level jobs
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Original 13-week version concentrating on jobs and careers ranging from end user desktop technologies to networking
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Pay is $12.50/hr., 4 days/week, straight time, no PTO nor benefits
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Schedule:
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Week 1: Orientation
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Weed 2-4: Desktop deployment
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Week 5-13 Job shadowing
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Additional on line training via this portal also available
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Pro bono resume refresh and mock job interviews during weeks 5-6
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End goal: Veteran is competitive IT jobs in Chicagoland and beyond
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EN-Abled Vet Epic:
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Mission: Veteran is competitive for entry level jobs by gaining Epic certification in highly desired fields
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4 veterans admitted on a continuing rolling basis
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Pay is $12.50/hr., 4 days/week, straight time, no PTO nor benefits for 13 weeks
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Minimum requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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DD 214 with honorable discharge
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Medical or financial background highly desirable
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Three years or less removed from military service
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Strong desire for career in healthcare IT
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Attend three weeks of training at Epic Systems, Verona Wisconsin
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Successful completion of all projects and exams
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Pro bono resume refresh and mock job interviews during weeks 5-6
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End goal: Veteran is competitive for entry level EPIC positions in Chicagoland and beyond
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Epic Monitor Vets
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Mission: Veteran is competitive for entry level jobs in PC technologies
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4 veterans admitted on a continuing rolling basis
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Pay is $12.50/hr., 4 days/week, straight time, no PTO nor benefits for 13 weeks
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Minimum requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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DD 214 with honorable discharge
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Strong work effort and desire for desktop or IT customer service positions
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Pro bono resume refresh and mock job interviews during weeks 5-6
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Additional on line training via this portal also available
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Pro bono resume refresh and mock job interviews during weeks 5-6
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End goal: Veteran is competitive for entry level IT or customer service jobs in Chicagoland and beyond.
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Epic PC upgrade Vets
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Mission: Veteran is competitive for entry level jobs in PC technologies
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4 veterans admitted on a continuing rolling basis
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Pay is $12.50/hr., 4 days/week, straight time, no PTO nor benefits for 13 weeks
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Minimum requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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DD 214 with honorable discharge
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Strong work effort and desire for desktop or IT customer service positions
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Pro bono resume refresh and mock job interviews during weeks 5-6
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Additional on line training via this portal also available
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Pro bono resume refresh and mock job interviews during weeks 5-6
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End goal: Veteran is competitive for entry level IT or customer service jobs in Chicagoland and beyond
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Epic CDW Internship:
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See RUSH Veteran Internship Program – CDW Configuration pdf under the programs tab.
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