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David Hilo began his professional career in the restaurant industry – a world he knew well since working at his family’s restaurant while young. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Culinary Arts Certificate from Le Cordon Bleu,…

Lukasz “Luke” Majzner was in his mid-thirties and after many years of unstable employment and unemployment, was receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits just to make ends meet. He enrolled in the Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized Training, Career…

Jeremiah Harris’ life is anything but traditional, but he has strong roots and even stronger ambitions in the city that he loves: Chicago.  Born and raised in Chicago, dad of three, Jeremiah finished college at the age of 27 in…

From the time she was five or six years old, Chicago native D’Loren “Ren” Miller was always interested in computers. After looking for work in her adult life rather unsuccessfully, Ren participated in a career assessment to determine which industry…

Ryan Nelson was ready to make a career change, but was uncertain about what type of career path he would pursue. Ryan worked in in the financial trading sector for more than two decades, but the industry declined and he…

Isaac Ochoa was working part-time while completing his studies at Harold Washington College when he unfortunately found himself unemployed. After six months without work, Isaac discovered National Able Network and was enrolled in the EPIC (Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized…

After working for five years as an auto technician, Kenith was unfortunately laid off. He used his lay off as an opportunity to make a career change, but wasn’t sure which industry would suit him best. When Kenith heard about…

When L.A.* moved to the United States, he had extensive work experience in the technology field. In his native country of Jordan, L.A. earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science and worked as a systems manager and network engineer. However,…

Clarence Carter relocated to Chicago from Indiana early last year. He faced several challenges upon moving to a new city – the first was finding a job, and the second was finding a place to live. Upon his arrival, Clarence…

After working for more than 10 years in the retail industry, Doris Rosa felt that there was no opportunity for growth in her current role. While contemplating the future of her career path, Doris discovered National Able Network’s technology academy,…