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Dec
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2020
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IT Career Lab, Training
National Able Network
December 21, 2020
IT Career Lab, Training
Steven Scholtes had always dreamed of working in the information technology (IT) industry, but for years he worked in the retail and restaurant industries to get by. That didn’t last. “I had a job dishwashing and cooking in a restaurant,…
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Jul
27
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
July 27, 2020
Workforce
Julie Parker was in a difficult position in September 2019. She was just laid off from her job in Omaha’s healthcare industry and her confidence was at an all-time low. She felt discouraged about her job search because she is…
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May
12
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
May 12, 2020
IT Career Lab, Workforce
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…
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Apr
21
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
April 21, 2020
IT Career Lab
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…
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Mar
11
2020
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National Able Network
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Workforce
National Able Network
March 11, 2020
Workforce
The tech industry has always struggled with inclusion. Even as recently as 2019, women only held about a quarter of all jobs in the computing field, even though they make up 47 percent of the workforce overall. And although the…
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Feb
5
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
February 5, 2020
IT Career Lab, Workforce
John Childs earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Network Management. He was able to land work by freelancing for small businesses to fix computers and other electronics, but John also worked a second job at…
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Jan
15
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
January 15, 2020
IT Career Lab, Workforce
Joe Simanis, an electrical engineer by trade, began work in a sales position within a technology organization. He continued this career path for many years, and he ultimately perfected his skills in sales. Unfortunately, due to a layoff, Joe was…
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Jan
8
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
January 8, 2020
IT Career Lab, Workforce
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…
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Nov
26
2019
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
November 26, 2019
IT Career Lab
Jose Enrique Rodriguez, an Army Veteran, who is originally from Puerto Rico, moved to Chicago more than 10 years ago. When he transitioned into a civilian career after his military service, Jose found success working in sales and insurance. Although…
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Nov
21
2019
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
November 21, 2019
IT Career Lab, Workforce
Research shows that by 2021, organizations will increase the number of jobs requiring data analysis skills. As an institution that prides itself on staying ahead of the curve, IT Career Lab is ready to help people gain these skills, so…
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