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When L.A.* moved to the United States, he had extensive work experience in the technology field. In his native country of Jordan, L.A. earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science and worked as a systems manager and network engineer. However,…

Clarence Carter relocated to Chicago from Indiana early last year. He faced several challenges upon moving to a new city – the first was finding a job, and the second was finding a place to live. Upon his arrival, Clarence…

LaKeshia Jackson’s childhood dream was to become a nurse. At 25 years old, she already had a head start working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. However, LaKeshia wanted to take the next step in her career path and decided to…

Celia Sennon came to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago as a teenager. She graduated from high school and continued her education in the New York area, earning a master’s degree in public administration. Although she was content in…

In 1976, Barbara Snagel began her first and only job at a well-known restaurant on the outskirts of Chicago. She would continue to work in that restaurant for the next 40 years, weaving herself into the thread of the local…

In some ways, getting ready for an IT interview is the same as preparing for any other job interview. Candidates should expect the standard questions about strengths, weaknesses, and past experiences. The “technical” side of the interview is another matter….

After 20 plus years working as an administrator at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Crystaline “Crys” Charity was ready to advance her career. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and Writing from UIC and after graduation was…

The PMP is one of the most popular WIOA-funded credentials, and advice on how to complete the application is one of the most common questions for the IT Sector Center. The application process can be arduous – candidates need to…

Jacqueline Whalum-Clay had a successful career as an Equal Employment Officer in the rail industry when she was laid off. Even with 25 years of experience working in Human Resources, Jacqueline was having difficulty finding her next career path. She…

After being laid off from her job as a real estate closing coordinator, Marcia Green was very motivated to get back to work quickly because she is the primary caregiver of her disabled husband: “[A job search] can be very…