The Most EPIC Career Journey
December 21, 2020
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Steven Scholtes had always dreamed of working in the information technology (IT) industry, but for years he worked in the retail and restaurant industries to get by. That didn’t last. “I had a job dishwashing and cooking in a restaurant,…
Mom Finds Career Passion in Medical Field
November 5, 2020
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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…
A Senior’s Career Journey
October 26, 2020
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Liz Combs had always worked in factories. But when the economy crashed in the 2008 financial crisis she was forced to look elsewhere for employment. She bounced around a few jobs – working for Toyota and the 2010 census –…
New Career Pathway: An Executive’s Story
August 3, 2020
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Trina Tyler worked as a Client Services Executive for nearly 25 years when she was laid off in 2017. “For the last three years it was going well, and suddenly they laid off executives. That was very hard,” she said….
From Healthcare to IT, This Older Worker Has Found Success
July 27, 2020
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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…
A New Career Starts with Drive & Determination!
July 22, 2020
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Lynette Sapp was struggling. She had overcome substance abuse and personal issues for over 23 years and she wanted more out of life. Her drive started with the pursuit of her education and a brand-new career. Although Lynette was enrolled…
Juneteenth: Learn more and celebrate!
June 19, 2020
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. became free. This holiday has been celebrated for 155 years by the Black community, although recent events have brought the true importance of…
Experience + Education = New Career Opportunity!
June 19, 2020
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Marcheita Crawford, who was working as a billing administrator for a major corporation, was notified that after 15 years of employment she would be laid off from the job that had helped support her family for more than a decade….
We stand in solidarity.
June 5, 2020
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As we continue to reflect on the recent events of police brutality and discrimination, we want to reiterate that we believe the freedom to live without discrimination is a basic human right. We are committed to actively eliminating hate and…
From Homemaker to Tech Professional: Coming Full Circle
May 12, 2020
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As an educator in her native Pakistan, Saira Mirza had a wonderful career where she helped children gain digital literacy skills. “Children would love coming to my computer class!” recalls Saira. In 2002, Saira moved from Pakistan to Garfield, Minnesota…
Teamwork Leads to Senior’s Career Success
May 11, 2020
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Margaret Feret is a survivor. During the 27 years she worked as a clinical care nursing technician she also raised her four children. When two of her sons enlisted in the military and went on to take part in the…
Two-Time Cancer Survivor Transitions from Job to Career
April 24, 2020
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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…