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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…

For more than a decade, Eduardo Castaneda had a goal of earning certifications that would allow him to pursue a career in information technology. Like many people, though, Eduardo found it challenging and unaffordable to work and go to school…

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…

Ben Faust worked in the Information Technology industry for almost two decades. His career encompassed working on networks and voice platforms for a multitude of clients. After working freelance for many years, one of Ben’s clients wanted to hire him…

While working as a licensed benefits advisor, Camille Cross received an email that would change the course of her career. “I received an email about [IT Career Lab’s] Cisco certifications and as long as I could remember technology has always…

Fernando Escalente was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and moved to Chicago at a young age. His family has a long linage of working professionals in both business and education. With these genes, Fernando, from a young age, began…

Victor Bosque worked as a mechanical repair technician since he was 16 years old. As a technician, Victor had many responsibilities ranging across four states (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin), which caused him to drive up to four thousand miles…

At National Able Network (Able), we have a remarkably dedicated and talented team of instructors for IT Career Lab, all of whom bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program. One IT Career Lab instructor in particular, Derek…

Glen Richardson, Jr. was an underemployed Customer Service Representative when he decided it was time for a change. He came to National Able Network to pursue his career goal of working in the Information Technology field. Through the help of National…

Dean Stallworth enrolled in IT Career Lab to increase his technology skills and begin a career in the fast-growing field of Information Technology. Three weeks into the class, Dean was offered a full-time position, and chose to leave the program.  However, as…