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I’ll admit, before I came to National Able Network and took over the Veterans Forward program, I never made it a priority to find veteran talent. Sure, if I happened upon a veteran during the hiring process, I made sure…

Veterans Day is a great time to reflect on the service and sacrifices of all veterans who have served our country.  The men and women who serve in our military make sacrifices big and small almost every day. I would…

Tammi Smith was an active duty service member of the United States Air Force for more than five years. Upon completing her military career, she earned both a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and her Master’s Degree. However, even with a…

Well Army, it’s your birthday again. 242 years strong. 242 years of uniforms ranging from rags to Kevlar. 242 years of maintaining vehicles from horses to tanks. 242 years of serving in squalor from Trenton to Fort Polk. 242 years…

After finishing my contract with the United States Marines in 2011, I realized that there are a lot of preconceived notions from civilians about what service men and women learn in the military. Something that might be surprising to learn…

After having been laid off from a career in healthcare administration for the second time in just a few years, Tamar West was frustrated and uncertain about what to do next. She decided to take a step back and ask…

In honor of Veterans Day this week, National Able Network Career Coach and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Kat Schaeffer, who started her career with National Able Network last November, shares her thoughts on the great work her team has been…

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…

In honor of Veterans Day this week, National Able Network Career Coach and U.S. Navy veteran, Michelle Malone offers some of her best advice to fellow veterans on how to easily transition from the military to a civilian career! 1)…

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…