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Luck on LinkedIn: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

March 17, 2020

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St. Patrick’s Day is here, and while the holiday and the “luck of the Irish” is fun to celebrate, when it comes to job searching it’s probably better not to leave it to chance. LinkedIn is a great tool for…

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A Hopeful Journey: A Refugee’s IT Career Path

January 8, 2020

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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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“Believe that you can find the role you are looking for”

July 17, 2019

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After twelve years at the University of Illinois as a Finance Manager, with more than a decade of management experience, Michael Smith, jumped back into job search. To help get started, Michael sought assistance from National Able Network and enrolled…

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Program officer leaps into new creative career

June 12, 2019

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Andrea DeBerry, an experienced program professional, found herself burnt out and seeking a career change. She connected with National Able Network to determine what path she would choose for her new career. Upon applying for and being accepted into the…

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Navy Vet Finds Competitive Advantage with National Able Network

March 20, 2019

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Robert Amaya, a Chicago native, joined the U.S. Navy right after high school. Throughout his nine-year career in the Navy, Robert worked as a diesel engine mechanic, lead instructor, and maintenance manager which lead to careers in facilities management and…

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Transformational Experience for Former College Advisor

December 19, 2018

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Jeremiah Harris’ life is anything but traditional, but he has strong roots and even stronger ambitions in the city that he loves: Chicago.  Born and raised in Chicago, dad of three, Jeremiah finished college at the age of 27 in…

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“Your story is a story that is worth telling.”

December 10, 2018

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If we had to use one word to describe Donna Coachman, it would be fearless. No amount of personal or professional hurdles could prevent Donna from achieving her goals, and today, her life is proof that being fearless has paved…

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November 7, 2018

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Raphael Poirot had a very successful career working as an operations leader at Walgreens for 15 years. He lead several teams and traveled throughout the country,  and enjoyed what he was doing, but felt that there were different career opportunities…

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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…

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February 9, 2018

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