Networking is a critical part of any job search. Less than 30 percent of all jobs are filled through online applications and job boards…the rest are filled through “known candidates.” So, it would seem that the old adage: “It’s not what you…

‘Tis the season to give. At National Able Network (Able), giving back by volunteering is something we advocate to our clients all year long. If you’re a job seeker, volunteering is something you can include on your resume. It can also connect…

National Able Network hosted a panel discussion on October 1, 2015 with business leaders about hiring best-practices and trends. The discussion was part of an agency-wide professional development training designed to help Able’s staff better prepare our clients for successful…

Veterans Forward hosted its new Job-Ready Boot Camp last week! Job-Ready Boot Camp is a small-group program designed to help veteran job seekers navigate today’s job market with an intensive, two-day workshop that helps build the foundation for a successful job search. The…

Today is my *gulp* 25th birthday. I am officially in my mid-twenties and I am a millennial. Millennials have been getting a bad rep from proceeding generations, who have accused us of being lazy and incompetent. Labor market data shows…

On those long summer days, don’t let the sun set on your job search. In fact, summer is one of the best times of the year to maximize your professional network! Whether you attend festivals, community events or small gatherings,…

Reentering the workforce as a mature worker can be intimidating. Learning new skills can be even more intimidating. However, our recent Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) participants have shown much courage throughout their journey in the program and throughout…

When I interviewed for my current position at National Able Network with the Veterans Forward program, the team asked me what I thought we did here. I’ll be the first to admit, I was stumped. I had never been specifically employed…

Last week a group of about a dozen women Veterans gathered at the Veterans Forward program’s first ever women Veterans networking event held at National Able Network. They represented every branch of service and every campaign since the Vietnam War, but they came together…

On June 6, five members of National Able Network’s Veterans Forward program joined a number of local companies at Deloitte’s Greenhouse to talk about how to help Veterans transition to civilian employment.  It was all part of Deloitte’s Global Impact Day…