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In 2021, after a successful 25-year career as a courier at FedEx, Tony Guillen had the opportunity to pursue something new and different. Tony says, “I wanted to go back to school. I just didn’t know what for yet.” Tony frequently recalled his high school days when computers and information systems sparked his curiosity. Although life had taken him down a…

In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3, National Able Network (Able) honors the contributions, talent, and impact that people with disabilities bring to our workforce and to communities across the nation. This year’s…

Partner Link-Up Featuring: EMBARC  In this edition of our Partner Link-Up series, we’re highlighting Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center (EMBARC), a nonprofit that’s breaking down barriers and creating connections for the Burmese community in Iowa. Director of…

Veterans Day and National Veterans Small Business Week offer a meaningful opportunity to recognize the strength, resilience, and leadership that veterans bring to every community. At National Able Network (Able), we’ve long recognized that supporting veterans means more than connecting…

Each October, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds us how far we’ve come — and how much work remains. The progress toward equality in the workplace has been shaped by decades of courage, advocacy, and visibility from members of the LGBTQ+ community….

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), National Able Network celebrates the positive impact of people with disabilities in our workforce and throughout our communities across the United States. This year is NDEAM’s 80th anniversary, and the U.S….

World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health shapes every part of our lives, including the journey to finding meaningful work. A job is often more than just a way to pay bills: it’s about finding purpose, building connections,…

In this edition of our Partner Link-Up Blog Series, we’re highlighting New Moms, a Chicagoland nonprofit that has supported and empowered young mothers for over 40 years. New Moms understands the importance of incorporating the right partnership to best support…

Each September, we pause to recognize Workforce Development Month, a time to honor both the historic legacy and present-day impact of workforce programs across the nation. Workforce initiatives like WIOA, SCSEP, SNAP Employment and Training, along with numerous others have…

(Para leer éste blog en español y para ver el video que lo acompaña (también en español), por favor diríjase hacia el final de ésta página. Gracias!) This National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Able Network honors the contributions and ever-lasting…

Unique Kimbrough worked in many jobs throughout her life including cleaning, concessions, and customer service. Although she had a strong set of soft skills and experience at the age of 26, she had yet to feel strongly about solidifying a…

Queenster Dwumah successfully entered the workforce as a barista and a bartender in the hospitality industry. She initially found the work challenging and rewarding, especially as she fine-tuned her soft skills while managing interactions with all kinds of customers. However,…