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Elijah Taylor always had an interest in technology. However, it wasn’t until he took a couple computer courses in college that he really began to delve deeper into the subject. Elijah gained experience in software development and furthered his knowledge…

Today is Senior Citizens Day! Did you know that more than 18 percent of Americans, ages 65 and older, reported being employed full- or part-time? This is part of a steady increase of older Americans staying in or returning to…

It’s been quite a few years since I took off the uniform for the last time after nine years of active duty. And I have always had mixed feelings whenever someone refers to me as a “vet.” It may be…

You’ve done your best Texas two-step and your interview is over. You met with three key people; the human resource specialist, a department supervisor, and the hiring manager. Three and a half hours of face-to-face conversations and maybe some two-step…

One in six Chicagoans rely on the Greater Chicago Food Depository for assistance, some of which are National Able Network clients. September is Hunger Action Month, so last week a few Able staff members participated in volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food…

For many people, Labor Day officially marks the end of summer – it can also mark the start of a new school year and potentially a new career! With Labor Day weekend on the horizon, it’s the perfect time for job…

“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.” – Booker T. Washington. When I…

“Be a sponge.” This sage advice is from National Able Network’s Vice President of HR Operations, Gail Berrier. According to Gail, when you’re looking to change or advance your career path, the best way to start is to be a…

National Able Network (Able) is an organization dedicated to workforce development through training, guiding, and investing not only in the individuals it serves, but also their employees. In the summer of 2009, I was hired as an Employment Coordinator at Able’s…

For the final installment of our independence series, we are featuring a few of our amazing Senior Community Service Employment Program participants in Lowell, Mass. who recently completed technology training in the Loaner Laptop Program! During the Loaner Laptop Program…