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Kat went from mechanic to working as a career coach. Rob worked as a trainer and now helps non-profits raise money. Melton went from pilot to working as a human rights investigator. Kiara managed logistics and today works with at-risk…

The first-ever “I AM RETAIL” summit took place in Dallas this week. It was hosted by the ACT Foundation and attended by workforce stakeholders from across the country who, like National Able Network, share a common goal of implementing innovative solutions…

Throughout National Employ Older Workers Week, National Able Network is posting stories and statistics with one goal: to crush the outdated stereotype that older workers are a hindrance rather than an asset. Here are three great reasons that companies should seek…

National Able Network (Able) is happy to announce the launch of its Information Technology Sector Center, the premiere resource that connects local businesses with job seekers to help build Chicago’s booming information technology sector! To kick-off the launch of the Information Technology Sector Center, Able…

My name is Elliott Esparza and I’m the new Technical Education Manager for IT Career Lab! As you may know, IT Career Lab is an innovative back to work program that is designed to help aspiring Information Technology professionals get trained,…

National Able Network hosted a panel discussion on October 1, 2015 with business leaders about hiring best-practices and trends. The discussion was part of an agency-wide professional development training designed to help Able’s staff better prepare our clients for successful…

One year ago this month, National Able Network began talking with John Fakhoury, President and Chief Executive Officer of Framework Communications, about a possible partnership between his telecom and networking support company and the workforce services at National Able Network….

The IT Career Lab team is proud to announce the addition of Jon Kimmel who is taking the role of IT Account Manager by storm! Jon originally hails from Michigan, and has been employed as an IT recruiter for 5 years at…

I am thrilled to announce that National Able Network has been selected as one of seven nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to receive funding as part of Walmart Foundation’s $100 million five-year commitment to help entry-level workers advance in their careers…

National Able Network has recently expanded its Business Solutions branch to engage with employers that are interested in hiring our qualified, job-ready candidates. Below is an interview with our two Business Development Principals, Marquis Scott and Dana Kenny who are…