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JUMPSTART! – The Ultimate Guide to Resumes
September 27, 2022
This is THE Ultimate Guide to Resumes! Learn about all types of resumes, and which one is right for you. You’ll learn all about the best way to display your skills, abilities, and accomplishments. This is a MUST for all…
JUMPSTART! – Tapping Into Your Inner Strength
September 27, 2022
Starting a job search can be worrying, so let’s address those concerns and fears. This workshop helps you tap into your inner strength and confidence as an employee, but also as a person. Tap into your strength and register today!…
JUMPSTART! – My Skills, My Goals: The Targeted Job Search
September 27, 2022
What do you need to be successful in job search? This workshop answers that and more! Join us to learn about our FIVE proven job search strategies and how to start applying them immediately. We look forward to meeting you!…
Careers by National Able Network: An In-Person Orientation for Illinois Residents! | CHICAGO HEIGHTS
April 22, 2022
Congratulations! You’re on the path to a brand new career. At our online orientation we’ll discuss all the career services available to you through our program as well as how to apply, what workshops to attend, training/education opportunities, and more!…
Careers by National Able Network: An In-Person Orientation for Illinois Residents! | PILSEN
April 22, 2022
Congratulations! You’re on the path to a brand new career. At our online orientation we’ll discuss all the career services available to you through our program as well as how to apply, what workshops to attend, training/education opportunities, and more!…
In the Books: One Client’s Journey to a New Career
November 15, 2021
Idalia Andrade pursued a degree in liberal arts, but after graduating she felt burnt out from the education industry and started a new career path in hospitality. The change reenergized Idalia because she likes to help people and she enjoyed…
Teamwork Leads to Senior’s Career Success
May 11, 2020
Margaret Feret is a survivor. During the 27 years she worked as a clinical care nursing technician she also raised her four children. When two of her sons enlisted in the military and went on to take part in the…
Getting on the Right Career Track
April 17, 2020
Jonathan Clark had been searching for career direction for quite some time. “Before coming to National Able Network I was struggling trying to get a normal job and trying to get in school, so I could have a career,” says…
Reinvention at 67 Leads to Career Success
April 15, 2020
Sheree Hamilton decided to reinvent herself at the age of 67. Her life was full of experience. Originally from Houston, Texas but raised in East St. Louis, she had a diverse upbringing which helped her fit right in when she…
Following the Light to a Dream Career
February 26, 2020
Raven Macon, a Chicago native, recently returned home after a year in Miami. She worked as a Nutritionist in South Florida while she finished her bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences. However, Raven felt an inkling of restlessness. Her…
Computer Skills Lead to Career Change
February 19, 2020
LaCrystal Brown owned her own cleaning business for 25 years, and although she appreciated the opportunities and challenges owning a business had brought, she felt that it was time for a career change. “I hadn’t been in an office in…
