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Dec
21
2020
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National Able Network
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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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Apr
24
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
April 24, 2020
Workforce
Jennifer Edwards, a 44-year-old single mom, had been successful in the import business for more than 20 years, but she felt that her career had reached a plateau. “I’m a two-time ovarian cancer survivor,” says Jennifer, “So when I had…
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Mar
17
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
March 17, 2020
Workforce
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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Jul
17
2019
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
July 17, 2019
Workforce
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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Apr
3
2019
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
April 3, 2019
Workforce
Jeremy Andrykowski worked in the Arlington Heights public library system for 17 years. He received outstanding performance reviews, enjoyed his position day in and day out, and had more than a decade of management experience. Unfortunately, because of work turnover,…
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Feb
20
2019
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National Able Network
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Non-profit, Workforce
National Able Network
February 20, 2019
Non-profit, Workforce
Did you know that today is the World Day of Social Justice? This observance, created by the United Nations, recognizes “that social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and among…
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Oct
19
2018
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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CareerPlace, Non-profit, Training
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
October 19, 2018
CareerPlace, Non-profit, Training
Kinton Friend wanted to make a change in her career path. She began attending local workshops in effort to network and enhance her job search skills. At one such workshop, Kinton heard about career transition services offered through CareerPlace. After…
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Jul
10
2018
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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CareerPlace
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
July 10, 2018
CareerPlace
For nearly a decade, John Matzek worked primarily in marketing and business development roles the healthcare industry. After he changed his industry to higher education, John realized his passion laid elsewhere. While in career transition, John decided to utilize CareerPlace’s…
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Feb
9
2018
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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CareerPlace, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
February 9, 2018
CareerPlace, Workforce
After working 12 years at Verizon, Aurio Grayson left his job as a District Manager in hopes of finding another career path. He began his job search immediately, but soon discovered that he wasn’t having much luck. “I was applying…
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Jan
17
2018
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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CareerPlace, Non-profit, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
January 17, 2018
CareerPlace, Non-profit, Workforce
Terry Banike, a lifelong marketing professional, worked at the same organization for 14 years. Unfortunately, his company was purchased by its largest competitor and, as often happens, many positions were gradually eliminated – including Terry’s position. “It had been ages…
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