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Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? This year’s Older Americans Month celebration was highlighted with the theme of “Engage at Every Age” and encouraged everyone, young and old, to take part in activities that help to enrich…

Check out our latest vlog featuring President & CEO, Bridget Altenburg, and Vice President of Workforce Services and Development, Patricia Wilkins! Watch now to see Bridget and Pat discuss Older Americans Month and what we can do to support older…

WATCH NOW: At National Able Network, we help make careers happen. Through the Senior Community Service Employment Program, we help individuals ages 55 and better get back into the workforce! But don’t listen to us – hear directly from our…

Did you know that October is Emotional Wellness Month? You may be asking yourself: “What is emotional wellness?” According to Dr. Shannon Kolakowski, being emotionally well includes treating others well, liking who you are, being flexible, and having/showing gratitude. As…

May is Older Americans Month! Did you know that older workers are staying active in the workforce for longer periods? The workforce landscape is changing and we are experiencing something brand new; five generations working side by side. According to…

As part of Older Americans Month, National Able Network’s new Omaha, Nebraska office collaborated with Heartland Workforce Solutions to host a job fair for local job seekers to interview on-site with employers looking to hire! Twelve employers representing various industries…

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) was created in 1965, and since then, it has helped thousands of low income, unemployed older workers find jobs and fine tune their job skills. But today, SCSEP is in danger and we…

National Able Network is happy to announce that it is now serving seniors through the Senior Community Service Employment Program in central Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska! National Able Network has been serving mature workers throughout its 40-year history, and has…

Mature job seekers often struggle with how to craft a resume that speaks to their experience without shortchanging their work history or omitting what they believe is important experience. As a National Able Network Career Coach that works primarily with…

As we look back on Customer Service Week (October 3 – October 7), it reminds us to celebrate and appreciate all of the hard work that goes into being able to provide quality assistance individuals day in and day out. At National Able…