Veterans resource center reopens at Shawnee College

Shawnee Community College has recently reopened a veterans resource room on the college’s main campus near Ullin. 

The resource room was recently renovated using funds provided by a grant made available through the Illinois Lottery. 

Shawnee Community College has a long history of supporting veterans. 

The college noted in a news release that the grant opportunity provided the institution with additional funds to help student veterans navigate the process of job placement and benefits research. 

Since 2006, the Illinois Veterans Cash Grant has allowed over 300 organizations to share approximately $13 million in funding from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 

Shawnee Community College was awarded $35,700 last year. 

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Committee reviews applications annually and awards grants to groups that help address issues such as health insurance costs, long-term care, post-traumatic stress disorder research or treatment, disability benefits, homelessness and job placement and training.

The resource room offers computers and study table areas which are made available for student veterans.

The college intends to use remaining grant funds to continue efforts to offer in-person seminars and webinar opportunities which are designed to assist veterans who want to continue their education or enter the workforce. 

More information is available by calling 618-634-3200 or visiting shawneecc.edu online.

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