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When L.A.* moved to the United States, he had extensive work experience in the technology field. In his native country of Jordan, L.A. earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science and worked as a systems manager and network engineer. However,…

Gerald Minzey, a United States Army veteran with 15 years of experience in Information Technology and 10 years of experience in Project Management, found himself out of work with nowhere to turn.  He came to National Able Network looking for…

After working for more than 10 years in the retail industry, Doris Rosa felt that there was no opportunity for growth in her current role. While contemplating the future of her career path, Doris discovered National Able Network’s technology academy,…

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…

Brian Bjerke has always been quick to understand and apply Information Technology skills. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brian was well prepared to work in the field. His…

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…

Candidates for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded training face significant challenges as they try to select a training provider. There’s a whole field of options out there. Traditional instructor led training. Self-paced, computer based learning. Short “boot camp”…

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…

With more and more devices connected to the Internet, cyber-security continues to be a key consideration of everyone involved in IT. How do Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career Coaches best position their clients for success in this critical…

One of the defining moments of Shawn Crump’s life was when he discovered information technology at the age of 16. Shawn built his first computer at Loyola University’s summer program for high school students. At that point, he knew he…