If we had to use one word to describe Donna Coachman, it would be fearless. No amount of personal or professional hurdles could prevent Donna from achieving her goals, and today, her life is proof that being fearless has paved…

From the time she was five or six years old, Chicago native D’Loren “Ren” Miller was always interested in computers. After looking for work in her adult life rather unsuccessfully, Ren participated in a career assessment to determine which industry…

For more than a decade, Eduardo Castaneda had a goal of earning certifications that would allow him to pursue a career in information technology. Like many people, though, Eduardo found it challenging and unaffordable to work and go to school…

Sharon Smith is like an oasis in the desert for individuals in need of personal and professional assistance in DuPage County, Illinois. In 2011, Sharon moved from a desert (Arizona) to Chicago to take care of her mother. She was…

Ryan Nelson was ready to make a career change, but was uncertain about what type of career path he would pursue. Ryan worked in in the financial trading sector for more than two decades, but the industry declined and he…

We’ve all heard the phrase before: Follow Your Passion. For LaTanya Rapp, she was able to follow her passion twice, blazing a new career in the healthcare industry after a successful career as a baker. LaTanya began working at a…

Tuwanda Peters, an Information Technology professional with more than a decade of experience, unfortunately found herself unemployed. Tuwanda had been job searching for four months before connecting with National Able Network’s IT Career Lab program to help in her job…

Isaac Ochoa was working part-time while completing his studies at Harold Washington College when he unfortunately found himself unemployed. After six months without work, Isaac discovered National Able Network and was enrolled in the EPIC (Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized…

Moxxi Doherty, a 34-year-old Chicago native, earned her Masters of Library and Information Science from Dominican University and started her professional career in the library sciences field. However, she felt that it was hard to stand out in her career,…

Bruce Swenson had never really experienced a traditional job search process. Throughout his career, his connections and his reputation allowed him to quickly find career opportunities that matched his interests, including transitioning into an exciting opportunity at a startup. After…