For many years, Brandon Green had the desire to work in the transportation industry. However, his career had been primarily in healthcare and warehousing. When Brandon became unexpectedly unemployed, he knew exactly who could help him: long-time contacts Maria Castillo…

Did you know that today is the World Day of Social Justice? This observance, created by the United Nations, recognizes “that social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and among…

In celebration of Black History Month, we were lucky enough to spend a few minutes with our Senior Workforce Services Specialist, Gabrielle Bell! In this interview, Gabrielle answers three questions about the importance of diversity in the workforce and her…

Jessica Sanders, a single mom of a six-year-old boy, had worked in home care for five years when one day, she found herself to be underemployed. Jessica knew she wanted to stay in the medical industry, but needed assistance in…

Amy Cooper, a Senior Planning Engineer, had been laid off for more than six months when she heard about National Able Network. Once she applied for and was accepted into the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program, Amy says,…

Yolanda Williams, a 45-year-old married mom with four daughters, worked in retail for approximately 25 years. After 15 years at the same company, she felt that it was time for a change. When she started job hunting, she came across,…

Jason Scerena graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Art and Animation in 2008. Upon graduation, he quickly began an internship with a corporation that closed just as quickly because the economic recession was…

Patricia “Patty” Miranda de Rodriguez, originally from Panama, attended college in 2003 to pursue a career in Interior Design. Unfortunately, upon graduation, the real estate crisis had severely limited the field, so she pursued a job at a law firm….

Cornelious Brookens, an energetic 58-year-old and father of four, worked in the retail industry for more than 30 years. As he moved through the industry, he found a company he liked, and stayed with them for 15 years. He was…

At fifty years old and with decades of experience, Donna Rucker found herself in a situation that she could never had predicted. She was working part time as a home healthcare aide, severely underemployed, and was really looking to do…