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Beginning in college, Aisha Hunt was making a career pathway in sales, working for various industries, including the real estate industry when she was unexpectedly laid off in 2018.  Aisha took the lay off as an opportunity to transition into…

Maria Mendoza-Pepin had been working in retail management positions for more than 17 years with organizations like Nordstrom and Coach, when she decided to take some time off and pursue a Master’s in Business Association degree in Human Resources Management….

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…

Steve Mart, an Information Technology professional, found himself in job search after working for the same organization in different capacities over a span of two decades. He connected with National Able Network to take advantage of all the job search…

Kelby Young, a father of two (with one on the way!) wanted to make a change in his life. He knew it was time to buckle down, stop searching for a job, and instead work toward a career. Kelby always…

Rebecca Raines, an urban planner by education, had worked in the field for about 10 years until she was laid off. Rebecca had a difficult time getting back into the industry and decided  to explore resources available in order to…

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,…

Mark Barberis was employed at a publishing company for over 20 years. He held various positions throughout his tenure at the organization, the most recent of which was in Project Management. Unfortunately, due to a reorganization, Mark was laid off….

This year marks the five-year anniversary of the enactment of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, popularly known as WIOA. WIOA has helped hundreds of thousands of Americans find stable, fulfilling, and long-term employment, and has helped employers find passionate,…

Robert Amaya, a Chicago native, joined the U.S. Navy right after high school. Throughout his nine-year career in the Navy, Robert worked as a diesel engine mechanic, lead instructor, and maintenance manager which lead to careers in facilities management and…