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Older Americans Month 2021: Resume Do’s and Don’ts for Older Job Seekers
May 13, 2021
Job hunting can be stressful, and even more so in a world where we rely on virtual first impressions. For older job seekers with years of experience, the good news is that your resume can be a wonderful first impression…
Teamwork Leads to Senior’s Career Success
May 11, 2020
Margaret Feret is a survivor. During the 27 years she worked as a clinical care nursing technician she also raised her four children. When two of her sons enlisted in the military and went on to take part in the…
Jumping into the job at 71
May 31, 2019
Robin Tilley, a 71-year-old widow, was unemployed but she refused to stay home. “You sit at home, you die. I’m not doing this. I’m going to do something,” says Robin. She reached out to National Able Network in Iowa and…
Fearless Over Fifty-Five
May 24, 2019
Gail Allen Scott is a woman who lives every day with passion and fearlessness. She started her career in healthcare and continued in the field for over 25 years. Unfortunately, she dealt with a work-related injury that tried to derail…
National Able Network Vlog | Older Americans Month
May 23, 2018
Check out our latest vlog featuring President & CEO, Bridget Altenburg, and Vice President of Workforce Services and Development, Patricia Wilkins! Watch now to see Bridget and Pat discuss Older Americans Month and what we can do to support older…
Nebraska Job Fair Proves Successful for Older Workers!
May 11, 2017
As part of Older Americans Month, National Able Network’s new Omaha, Nebraska office collaborated with Heartland Workforce Solutions to host a job fair for local job seekers to interview on-site with employers looking to hire! Twelve employers representing various industries…
“I could not have done it without the help and support of National Able Network.”
May 31, 2016
Today marks the last day of Older Americans Month. Throughout the month of May, we showcased our successful senior clients who are “Blazing a Trail” in their lives! (Visit our Facebook page to see how our clients are Blazing a Trail!) For our final Older Americans…
If at First You Don’t Succeed; Try, Try Again
May 16, 2016
Erin-Dail Plunkett spent nearly a year looking for work with no success. She was getting interviews, but not job offers. With a strong work history and valuable experience, Erin felt discouraged about not receiving job offers after interviewing time and time again. She was convinced…
Achieving Self-Sufficiency with a New Career!
May 12, 2016
At the age of 57, Martha* was both unemployed and homeless. She lost her job in accounting after the recession in 2008 and found it difficult to obtain full-time work since. Her ultimate goal was to return to the workforce…
When Helping Comes Full Circle!
May 4, 2016
As part of Older Americans Month, we are showcasing successful National Able Network Senior Services clients throughout May! In our latest blog post, we feature our client Sharon Smith who came to Able to start her career path and, in turn,…
Older Americans Month: Blaze a Trail
May 2, 2016
The month of May marks the beginning of Older Americans Month! You may be asking yourself, “What is Older Americans Month?” According to the Administration on Aging, Older Americans Month is used to raise awareness about important issues faced by older adults, and…
Training Tip of the Month: Special Considerations for Mature Workers in the Interview
May 27, 2014
May’s Training Tip of the Month is all about mature workers, in honor of Older Americans Month! There are many hiring myths surrounding mature workers. To prevent employers from making assumptions regarding your age during an interview – follow these tips provided by our…
