Summer Success Blog Series | How To Create An Engaging Cover Letter
July 21, 2021
When it comes to job applications, one of the most important components is your cover letter. Your cover letter serves as a first impression on the hiring manager, and also acts as a sales pitch for why you should be…
The Importance of Pronouns for Job Seekers & Employers
June 25, 2021
Approximately 72 percent of hiring managers believe it’s important that recruiters and hiring managers know job seekers’ pronouns. Additionally, as we become a more inclusive society having a workplace that normalizes the use of gender pronouns can make a world…
Seventy-three and Thriving in Senior Services!
February 3, 2021
Margit Altstadt had been working in the department of health in Champaign, Illinois for several years until she was laid off at the age of 62. “It was hard to find a job at that age,” she said, but that…
Senior Gains New Skills for a New Career!
January 22, 2021
Steve Deon worked as a supervisor for two residential buildings in Minnesota, overseeing the maintenance and cleaning staff. He enjoyed his work, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, he moved to Illinois to be closer to family. “I had…
Finding a Dream Career During the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 29, 2020
When Keith Tody began looking for employment at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic he attended a fair at Truman College on Chicago’s north side. There, he met Elliott Esparza from National Able Network (Able), who told Keith about IT…
Career Jump Starts with National Able Network
December 23, 2020
Jeremy Leeper had always wanted to obtain his Commercial Drivers License (CDL), but he was afraid that some past issues with the law would prevent him from achieving that goal. “Like most human beings I have a somewhat rocky background,”…
The Most EPIC Career Journey
December 21, 2020
Steven Scholtes had always dreamed of working in the information technology (IT) industry, but for years he worked in the retail and restaurant industries to get by. That didn’t last. “I had a job dishwashing and cooking in a restaurant,…
Mom Finds Career Passion in Medical Field
November 5, 2020
Masgelah Sullivan came to National Able Network seeking to positively change her employment situation. She had been pursuing her education with the goal of a stable career for many years, but something about this time, when she connected with National…
A Senior’s Career Journey
October 26, 2020
Liz Combs had always worked in factories. But when the economy crashed in the 2008 financial crisis she was forced to look elsewhere for employment. She bounced around a few jobs – working for Toyota and the 2010 census –…
A New Career Starts with Drive & Determination!
July 22, 2020
Lynette Sapp was struggling. She had overcome substance abuse and personal issues for over 23 years and she wanted more out of life. Her drive started with the pursuit of her education and a brand-new career. Although Lynette was enrolled…
We stand in solidarity.
June 5, 2020
As we continue to reflect on the recent events of police brutality and discrimination, we want to reiterate that we believe the freedom to live without discrimination is a basic human right. We are committed to actively eliminating hate and…
Women’s History Month – Women in IT!
March 11, 2020
The tech industry has always struggled with inclusion. Even as recently as 2019, women only held about a quarter of all jobs in the computing field, even though they make up 47 percent of the workforce overall. And although the…