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Jan
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2021
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National Able Network
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Senior Services
National Able Network
January 22, 2021
Senior Services
Steve Deon worked as a supervisor for two residential buildings in Minnesota, overseeing the maintenance and cleaning staff. He enjoyed his work, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, he moved to Illinois to be closer to family. “I had…
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Dec
29
2020
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National Able Network
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Training, Workforce
National Able Network
December 29, 2020
Training, Workforce
When Keith Tody began looking for employment at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic he attended a fair at Truman College on Chicago’s north side. There, he met Elliott Esparza from National Able Network (Able), who told Keith about IT…
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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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Nov
5
2020
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National Able Network
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Workforce
National Able Network
November 5, 2020
Workforce
Masgelah Sullivan came to National Able Network seeking to positively change her employment situation. She had been pursuing her education with the goal of a stable career for many years, but something about this time, when she connected with National…
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Oct
26
2020
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National Able Network
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Senior Services
National Able Network
October 26, 2020
Senior Services
Liz Combs had always worked in factories. But when the economy crashed in the 2008 financial crisis she was forced to look elsewhere for employment. She bounced around a few jobs – working for Toyota and the 2010 census –…
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Aug
3
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
August 3, 2020
Workforce
Trina Tyler worked as a Client Services Executive for nearly 25 years when she was laid off in 2017. “For the last three years it was going well, and suddenly they laid off executives. That was very hard,” she said….
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Jul
27
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
July 27, 2020
Workforce
Julie Parker was in a difficult position in September 2019. She was just laid off from her job in Omaha’s healthcare industry and her confidence was at an all-time low. She felt discouraged about her job search because she is…
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Jul
22
2020
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National Able Network
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Workforce
National Able Network
July 22, 2020
Workforce
Lynette Sapp was struggling. She had overcome substance abuse and personal issues for over 23 years and she wanted more out of life. Her drive started with the pursuit of her education and a brand-new career. Although Lynette was enrolled…
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May
12
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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IT Career Lab, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
May 12, 2020
IT Career Lab, Workforce
As an educator in her native Pakistan, Saira Mirza had a wonderful career where she helped children gain digital literacy skills. “Children would love coming to my computer class!” recalls Saira. In 2002, Saira moved from Pakistan to Garfield, Minnesota…
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May
11
2020
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Lloret De Mar Pelayo
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Senior Services, Workforce
Lloret De Mar Pelayo
May 11, 2020
Senior Services, Workforce
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…
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