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  • 5 Trends Shaping the Job Search in 2026
    As the job market continues to evolve, the way employers evaluate candidates ..
  • From Layoff to Limitless: Building a Brand-New Career in IT
    Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Eboney Goines had always gravitated ..
  • Finding Balance: Tips for Managing your Job Search During the Holiday Season
    As the year comes to a close, the holidays bring meaningful memories ..
  • From Student to Mentor: A Full-Circle Career Journey 
    In 2018, Patrick Baah made a life-changing move that spanned over 5,500 miles ..
  • Never Too Late: Achieving a Career Dream at 51
    In 2021, after a successful 25-year career as a courier at FedEx, Tony Guillen had the opportunity ..
  • Recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on ..
  • Partner Link-Up Featuring: EMBARC
    Partner Link-Up Featuring: EMBARC  In this edition of our Partner Link-Up series ..
  • Veterans Day Q&A with Angel Torres: Purpose, Service, and Opportunity
    Veterans Day and National Veterans Small Business Week offer a meaningful opportunity ..
  • Creating Inclusive Workplaces: Reflecting on LGBTQ+ History Month
    Each October, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds us how far we’ve come ..
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Partner Link-Up Featuring: Des Moines Area Community College

July 8, 2025

Kicking off our brand-new Partner Link-Up Blog Series is Michelle Schott, the Integrated Education and Training Coordinator at our partner agency: Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). We spoke with Michelle to learn more about how our partnership supports the…

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National Able Network Purchases First Real Estate Asset in Pilsen

June 17, 2025

This June, we purchased the building at 1700 W. 18th Street in Chicago’s iconic Pilsen neighborhood. If you’ve ever walked through our doors, you know this isn’t just any building — it’s where job seekers find hope. It’s been our…

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A RemarkAble Career Pathway

October 10, 2023

Angel Cintron is a 48-year-old Chicago native who has almost 20 years of experience in industrial design with specialized concentrations in consumer products and toy design. From generating 2D and 3D files for use across multiple departments to conducting color…

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Microsoft Word Level 3: Produce Quality Written Documents with the Microsoft Editor

October 24, 2022

The Editor is an AI-powered solution that helps users create material in Microsoft Word. We’ll show you how to leverage the Editor for your most important documents.

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Microsoft Word Level 3: Collaborate on Documents with Tracking & Markup Tools

October 24, 2022

Simplify the collaboration process when working in a Word document. This course explains how to set-up tracking and how to use markup tools when working with multiple people.

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Microsoft Word Level 2: Working with Tables

October 24, 2022

Learn how to create, draw, and insert data into a table within a Microsoft Word document. (Plus: Step-by-step instructions are provided!)

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Microsoft Word Level I: Control Page Layout with Line and Page Breaks

October 24, 2022

This course explains how to bring form to your document through the practice of controlling your page layout with forced breaks. Applying forced breaks to control your layout is a great way to guide readers through the content of your…

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Microsoft Outlook Level 3: Manage Messages with Outlook Rules

October 24, 2022

Maximize your productivity with Outlook Rules! In this course, you’ll learn how to use Outlook Rules to manage your messages using automation.

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Microsoft Outlook Level 3: Import/Export Outlook

October 24, 2022

In this course, learn how to convert your Outlook contact lists into Excel spreadsheets. By importing and exporting contact lists, you’re able to transform information into action.

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Microsoft Outlook Level 2: Managing Contacts

October 24, 2022

Stay organized by learning how to manage contact lists in Outlook!

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Microsoft Outlook Level 2: Managing Calendars

October 24, 2022

Set appointments, view scheduling conflicts, and more! Managing an Outlook calendar is a useful skill in many workforce settings. Join us for step-by-step instructions on how to create and view appointments in Outlook.

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Microsoft Outlook Level I: Customize Your Toolbar with Frequently Used Actions

October 24, 2022

In this course we’ll learn how to work more proficiently! Step-by-step instructions are provided on how to customize toolbars so you can be more efficient when working with emails.

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