Calculating a New Career After Retirement
November 21, 2023
A Veterans Career Path: From In-Person Warrior to Cyber Warrior Mark Hopkins spent 30 years in the U.S. Army where he had about nine different roles from commander to inspector general and many in between. Mark’s very last assignment was…
A Veterans IT Journey!
November 9, 2023
Jasmine Tutson is a go getter. By the age of 24, Jasmin worked in a variety of roles including Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram technician, and phlebotomist – just to name a few. Her thirst for life experience, growth, and knowledge…
Q&A with Chief Program Officer, Alejandra Sinecio : Workforce development, an inclusive future, and advice for first-time job seekers in the US
November 7, 2023
Q: Why is important to celebrate and highlight the workforce development industry? A. It’s important that we showcase the careers in our communities! Monthly and weekly celebrations like National Apprenticeship week, and especially Workforce Development Month which just occurred in…
New Career Goals = New RemarkAble Resume!
October 31, 2023
Kym Simmons worked in the banking industry for most of her career, however her dreams and aspirations changed in March 2023. It was during this time that Kym decided to pursue a career outside of the corporate world, so she…
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Si Se Puede
October 13, 2023
This National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Able Network honors the achievements and contributions Hispanics and Latinos have added to the United States. As a workforce agency, we can’t help but look at the ever-lasting impact Hispanics and Latinos have had…
A RemarkAble Career Pathway
October 10, 2023
Angel Cintron is a 48-year-old Chicago native who has almost 20 years of experience in industrial design with specialized concentrations in consumer products and toy design. From generating 2D and 3D files for use across multiple departments to conducting color…
Diving into Data: An Ocean & Logistics Specialist’s Career Journey
September 26, 2023
Daniel Adame is an ocean export and logistics specialist with more than 20 years of experience. He began his career at a company that valued his expertise so much he stayed on for 17 years! Being part of the company…
On The Road to Success with National Able Network
September 12, 2023
When Darren Stokes graduated from high school in Chicago, he immediately and eagerly joined the workforce. In almost every job he held, Darren’s motivation and ambition were easily recognized, and he quickly worked his way up to managerial roles. But…
Driven to Succeed: A New Career and a New Outlook on Life
August 29, 2023
When Benjamin Raya Rico was 15 years old, he and his family moved from Michoacán, Mexico to Chicago. Benjamin recalls being full of hope and determination and guided by the pursuit of a better life. The memory of this major…
Women’s Equality Day: A Moment of Celebration & Reflection
August 25, 2023
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated on August 26th, is widely known as the day to honor the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment allowing women the right to vote which was signed in 1920 by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. A…
The Tech Career ‘Shake’ Up: A Journey to Success
August 22, 2023
Alfred Davis-Shih graduated college in 2010. He quickly pursued his passion at the time working on the production side of TV commercials, short-form documentaries, news stories, and more. However, in 2014, Alfred decided to pursue a different passion: data analytics….
Navy Veteran Never Gives Up on Life…and on Career!
November 10, 2022
James “Jim” Lewis had always been able to find employment. At the age of 12, he got his first job in construction. “I would show up that day for work, they would give me a work order and by the…