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A recent article in The Atlantic takes aim at the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and makes the case that WIOA training is ineffective and places workers into dead-end jobs.   In “The Problem with In-Demand Jobs,” author Kevin Carey…

Brandy Newbern, a 28-year old mom and homegrown Chicagoan, had always been interested in Information Technology (IT). Although she originally pursued an education in nursing and had a steady career in sales while managing her very own small business, she…

Across the last two decades or so, employers have emphasized credential-based hiring practices. The refrain has become familiar: most – if not every – position within a company requires a college degree or some other credential as a prerequisite for…

Destinos & Empowerment: A New Arrivals Series with National Able Network   Biography, abstract, curriculum vitae, resume…whatever you call it, you know that you need one to find a job! Resumes vary from industry to industry, and even from country to…

Paola Arias was born and raised in the state of Cojedes in Venezuela. “It’s a state with lots of nature, trees, and cows,” says Paola. As an ambitious and self-motivated person, Paola worked hard to pursue her undergraduate studies in…

Destinos & Empowerment: A New Arrivals Series with National Able Network UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that William Paul Mijares, who bravely journeyed from Venezuela to Chicago, has recently received U.S. associate degree equivalency for his…

From the Frontlines  Strolling down 18th Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, it’s nearly impossible to miss the artistic and cultural footprints left to be admired throughout the centuries. Pilsen has been the bedrock for newly-arrived immigrants since the 1840’s. The…

As the spring season kicks off, and we see the budding of trees and flowers all around us, it is also the perfect time to reflect on your career growth and goals. During this season, take a fresh look at…

Elizabeth Delgado was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico and immigrated to Chicago at the age of fifteen. As soon as she arrived, Elizabeth’s priority was to find work. During that era, jobs were scarce and especially so for new arrivals,…

Rosita Villagomez Aguirre had learned to support herself when she left home at the age of 14. With a daughter to care for, Rosita quickly began working in construction. “I grabbed a cutting blade and measuring tape and got to…

Now that performance review season is over for most companies, news about promotions and salary increases should start making the rounds soon.   Traditionally, a promotion is expected to come with a raise. But recently, some companies are beginning to offer…

Rohini Patel earned her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University. As she entered the job market, she quickly began her career in the Information Technology industry. She says, “Engineering is process improvement which is what IT is at…