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From Homemaker to Tech Professional: Coming Full Circle

Lloret De Mar Pelayo May 12, 2020 IT Career Lab, Workforce 0

As an educator in her native Pakistan, Saira Mirza had a wonderful career where she helped children gain digital literacy skills. “Children would love coming to my computer class!” recalls Saira. In 2002, Saira moved from Pakistan to Garfield, Minnesota…

Apr 21 2020
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The Student Becomes The Instructor

Lloret De Mar Pelayo April 21, 2020 IT Career Lab 0

Marse Visnevac was pursuing his bachelor’s degree in information technology when he heard about National Able Network’s IT Career Lab program. Marse was very eager to fulfill his career goals, and after attending an information session to learn more about…

Oct 31 2019
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The Recipe to Success

Lloret De Mar Pelayo October 31, 2019 IT Career Lab, Workforce 1

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,…

Jan 8 2019
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Encouragement Helps Launch a New Career

Lloret De Mar Pelayo January 8, 2019 IT Career Lab 0

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…

Dec 19 2018
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Transformational Experience for Former College Advisor

Lloret De Mar Pelayo December 19, 2018 IT Career Lab, Non-profit, Training 0

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…

Dec 7 2018
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FOLLOWING THE CAREER COMPASS TO A CAREER IN IT

Lloret De Mar Pelayo December 7, 2018 IT Career Lab, Non-profit, Workforce 0

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…

Nov 30 2018
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From Zero to IT with Help From IT Career Lab

Lloret De Mar Pelayo November 30, 2018 IT Career Lab, Workforce 0

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…

Nov 16 2018
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KICKING OFF A NEW CAREER WITH THE RIGHT CERTIFICATIONS

Lloret De Mar Pelayo November 16, 2018 IT Career Lab, Non-profit, Workforce 0

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…

Aug 8 2018
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Former Auto Tech Trades Tools for a Career in Technology!

Lloret De Mar Pelayo August 8, 2018 IT Career Lab, Non-profit, Training 0

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…

Mar 27 2018
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Mastering Technology Beyond a Master’s Degree

Lloret De Mar Pelayo March 27, 2018 IT Career Lab, Workforce 0

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