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WATCH NOW: Check out our first quarterly review vlog by our President & CEO, Bridget Altenburg! In this video, Bridget discusses her vision for National Able Network’s future and the future of the workforce.

Veterans Day is a great time to reflect on the service and sacrifices of all veterans who have served our country.  The men and women who serve in our military make sacrifices big and small almost every day. I would…

Did you know that October is Emotional Wellness Month? You may be asking yourself: “What is emotional wellness?” According to Dr. Shannon Kolakowski, being emotionally well includes treating others well, liking who you are, being flexible, and having/showing gratitude. As…

September is Update Your Resume Month, but it’s not the only time of year you should be bringing your resume up to date! Reworking your resume consistently will save you time and stress in the long run, while also making…

September is Self-Improvement Month! Self-improvement is defined as: improvement of one’s status, mind, abilities, etc. by one’s own efforts. As a job seeker, self-improvement is a good way to develop your personal and professional skills and prepare you to enter…

After finishing my contract with the United States Marines in 2011, I realized that there are a lot of preconceived notions from civilians about what service men and women learn in the military. Something that might be surprising to learn…

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Employee Appreciation Day was founded in 1995 as a way for organizations to show gratitude for their employees. Did you know when employees feel appreciated it can directly impact retention rates, stress levels and motivation? If…

Now that Halloween is almost upon us, you may notice people around you start to change; they become achy, tired, and sluggish…they become zombies! Alright, not actual zombies, but there is typically an uptick in colds and fatigue this time…

It would be safe to say there has never been a dull year at National Able Network and this one has been no exception. We welcomed three impressive C-level professionals to our Board of Directors, 27 new staff to our…

In my prior experience as a Job Developer, I worked with many job seekers with criminal backgrounds. In most cases, it was difficult for these clients to help employers see past their convictions. In my current role as a Career Coach at National…