Idalia Andrade pursued a degree in liberal arts, but after graduating she felt burnt out from the education industry and started a new career path in hospitality. The change reenergized Idalia because she likes to help people and she enjoyed…

After spending eight years in retirement, Lorry Charak wanted to get back to work. Although he had a lifelong career in commodities trading and sales, Lorry wanted to pursue a new career path this time around. His daughter, who was…

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…

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…

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…

Jennifer Edwards, a 44-year-old single mom, had been successful in the import business for more than 20 years, but she felt that her career had reached a plateau. “I’m a two-time ovarian cancer survivor,” says Jennifer, “So when I had…

Raven Macon, a Chicago native, recently returned home after a year in Miami. She worked as a Nutritionist in South Florida while she finished her bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences. However, Raven felt an inkling of restlessness. Her…

John Childs earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Network Management. He was able to land work by freelancing for small businesses to fix computers and other electronics, but John also worked a second job at…

Daryl Parker was in full job search mode. He went to a job fair in an interview outfit, fully prepared and fully hoping to find his career destiny. “I was unemployed and my wife is retired, and we were struggling…

David Hilo began his professional career in the restaurant industry – a world he knew well since working at his family’s restaurant while young. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Culinary Arts Certificate from Le Cordon Bleu,…

David Freireich, an Account Executive with years of experience in the field of health and wellness benefits, found himself in job search after a merger absorbed his position. Passionate about his field, but seeking the opportunity to earn new tools,…

After twelve years at the University of Illinois as a Finance Manager, with more than a decade of management experience, Michael Smith, jumped back into job search. To help get started, Michael sought assistance from National Able Network and enrolled…