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Careers de Mayo
May 24, 2022
Discover and connect with community resources and employers at the fourth annual Careers de Mayo! Meet local organizations serving Pilsen and the surrounding communities Enjoy tamales, churros, bread and more from local vendors Network and connect with employers seeking to…
Workforce Wednesday | EVANSTON
May 18, 2022
Employers and job seekers can network and connect at National Able Network’s virtual event: Workforce Wednesday! Featured industries include: Customer Service Healthcare Transportation Information Technology And more!
Careers by National Able Network: An In-Person Orientation for Illinois Residents! | CHICAGO HEIGHTS
May 12, 2022
Congratulations! You’re on the path to a brand new career. At our in-person orientation we’ll discuss all the career services available to you through our program as well as how to apply, what workshops to attend, training/education opportunities, and more!…
Careers by National Able Network: An In-Person Orientation for Illinois Residents! | PILSEN
April 28, 2022
Congratulations! You’re on the path to a brand new career. At our online orientation we’ll discuss all the career services available to you through our program as well as how to apply, what workshops to attend, training/education opportunities, and more!…
Careers by National Able Network: An In-Person Orientation for Illinois Residents! | CHICAGO HEIGHTS
April 28, 2022
Congratulations! You’re on the path to a brand new career. At our online orientation we’ll discuss all the career services available to you through our program as well as how to apply, what workshops to attend, training/education opportunities, and more!…
Career Resources and Networking Lead to a New Career Path
May 28, 2021
When Noelle Hardy was laid off from her previous job, she connected with National Able Network (Able) to help her transition to a new career pathway. She attended an orientation session to learn more about resources that were available to…
The Most EPIC Career Journey
December 21, 2020
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,…
Two-Time Cancer Survivor Transitions from Job to Career
April 24, 2020
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…
Luck on LinkedIn: St. Patrick’s Day Edition
March 17, 2020
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…
“Believe that you can find the role you are looking for”
July 17, 2019
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…
The Librarian’s Technology Journey
April 3, 2019
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,…
It’s World Day of Social Justice!
February 20, 2019
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…