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The Student Becomes The Instructor
April 21, 2020
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…
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…
A Hopeful Journey: A Refugee’s IT Career Path
January 8, 2020
On September 16, 2018, Roberto Reyes was told he was being watched by the Cuban government for expressing his opinions freely online. He knew what this meant, and he knew he had to leave. He had been taken prisoner for…
The Librarian’s Technology Journey
April 3, 2019
Jeremy Andrykowski worked in the Arlington Heights public library system for 17 years. He received outstanding performance reviews, enjoyed his position day in and day out, and had more than a decade of management experience. Unfortunately, because of work turnover,…
Back-Office Panel Discussion
December 10, 2018
Are you losing sleep over operational issues such as budgets, purchasing, benefit plans and rent costs? With experts in IT, finance, real estate, and long-term partnerships, this panel will help you think through options to better manage your organization’s operations….
National Able Network Vlog | Chicago’s Role in Labor Day
August 31, 2018
Happy Labor Day from everyone at National Able Network! WATCH NOW: Check out our latest vlog featuring our President & CEO, Bridget Altenburg, with a brief history on how Chicago played a role in the origins in what later became…
Experienced Professional Trains for Dream Career in Project Management
January 8, 2018
Ruben Agosto, an experienced technology professional, was seeking a new career path in project management. Throughout his professional life, Ruben’s tasks had always included project management; however, his titles never reflected that. In order to achieve his goal, Ruben came…
“Communicating” For a New Career!
January 17, 2017
At National Able Network, we help make careers happen. In our latest blog post, our client, Monica Rodriguez, is helping make her marketing and design career happen! Read more about Monica’s past work experience and check out her original artwork in…
Don’t Let Age Define Your Dreams!
December 16, 2016
After being laid off due to budget cuts, previous Child Welfare Attendant Cheryl Brown was unsure of what to do next. As a mother and grandmother, Cheryl was worried about finding her next career and being able to support her…
Information Technology Forum
November 10, 2016
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Join Us for OPERATION CAREER LAUNCH!
October 4, 2016
The next few weeks at National Able Network (Able) promise to be quite busy, as Operation Career Launch goes into high gear. From now until Veterans Day (November 11), Able is accepting donations to benefit Veterans Forward, the innovative program…
National Able Network Staff Volunteers During Hunger Action Month!
September 7, 2016
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…
