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…
In the Pursuit of Knowledge & A New Career!
October 29, 2021
Annita Sampson began her career as a receptionist / secretary in 1982. She was quickly promoted to banking representative, and then client services manager, and then department manager, and she continued up the ranks in the organization. There was no…
Returning with a new career!
October 25, 2021
Michael Almazan studied finance at Roosevelt University in Chicago and after graduating, enjoyed a career as a financial analyst with Allstate. Almost five years after settling into his role, the business unit he was working with shifted their operations out…
Summer Success Blog Series | Want to Change Your Career Path?
August 30, 2021
Over the past year, we’ve experienced that nothing is permanent except change. Especially when it comes to job search. At National Able Network, we see job seekers pursuing a change every single day – whether that’s expanding their skillset, improving…
Our First (Official) Juneteenth Celebration!
June 17, 2021
As we continue on our Equity Journey, we believe that recognizing and celebrating important historical events is critical to achieving adaptation. It is through education and by recognizing our collective history that we can correct the present and create a…
New Career Pathway: An Executive’s Story
August 3, 2020
Trina Tyler worked as a Client Services Executive for nearly 25 years when she was laid off in 2017. “For the last three years it was going well, and suddenly they laid off executives. That was very hard,” she said….
From Healthcare to IT, This Older Worker Has Found Success
July 27, 2020
Julie Parker was in a difficult position in September 2019. She was just laid off from her job in Omaha’s healthcare industry and her confidence was at an all-time low. She felt discouraged about her job search because she is…
Juneteenth: Learn more and celebrate!
June 19, 2020
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. became free. This holiday has been celebrated for 155 years by the Black community, although recent events have brought the true importance of…
Experience + Education = New Career Opportunity!
June 19, 2020
Marcheita Crawford, who was working as a billing administrator for a major corporation, was notified that after 15 years of employment she would be laid off from the job that had helped support her family for more than a decade….
From Homemaker to Tech Professional: Coming Full Circle
May 12, 2020
As an educator in her native Pakistan, Saira Mirza had a wonderful career where she helped children gain digital literacy skills. “Children would love coming to my computer class!” recalls Saira. In 2002, Saira moved from Pakistan to Garfield, Minnesota…
Teamwork Leads to Senior’s Career Success
May 11, 2020
Margaret Feret is a survivor. During the 27 years she worked as a clinical care nursing technician she also raised her four children. When two of her sons enlisted in the military and went on to take part in the…
Two-Time Cancer Survivor Transitions from Job to Career
April 24, 2020
Jennifer Edwards, a 44-year-old single mom, had been successful in the import business for more than 20 years, but she felt that her career had reached a plateau. “I’m a two-time ovarian cancer survivor,” says Jennifer, “So when I had…