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Karen Harmon always knew she was destined for a career in healthcare. “Helping people makes me happy,” Karen says, “It’s caring, nurturing work. I want to help people feel good every day.” When she moved from her native Philippines to the United States, she continued working…

Heather Norrell was employed at Tyson Foods in Perry, Iowa in the general maintenance department where she worked on many of the machines throughout the organization. “All my previous jobs before this were in fast food or in gas stations,…

As Black History Month concludes, we’re proud to spotlight Joachim Romero Bohra—Director of Business Engagement and Strategy at National Able Network. 1. What parts of your background or experiences have most influenced the direction of your career goals? I began…

As the job market continues to evolve, the way employers evaluate candidates and how jobseekers present themselves has become more complex. Advances in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), along with changing expectations around skills and career paths, have reshaped the…

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Eboney Goines had always gravitated toward administrative, organizational, and communications roles. When she enrolled at Chicago State University, she quickly found her path and graduated with a degree in Business Management and Administration. After graduation, Eboney began a role in Comcast’s technical operations department…

As the year comes to a close, the holidays bring meaningful memories with loved ones along with new goals for the year ahead. For many jobseekers, this season can also include ongoing applications and preparation for the future, introducing stress…

In 2018, Patrick Baah made a life-changing move that spanned over 5,500 miles. He joined his wife and family in Chicago from Ghana in West Africa. As a skilled geologist with years of experience in Ghana, Patrick pursued a career aligned with his expertise. Unfortunately, his job…

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…