Taking Back Control of Career Destiny with Help from National Able Network
June 8, 2021
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Dane Watkins had been out of work for over 26 weeks and felt he was unable to re-enter the engineering field due to lack of project management certifications. “I was laid off, and felt helpless and that I couldn’t do…
Equity Blog Series | Start with Leaders
June 1, 2021
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In April 2018, I became CEO of National Able Network and I had a long time to think about my priorities. My predecessor, Grace Powers, had announced her retirement almost a full year earlier and prepared me to be her…
Career Resources and Networking Lead to a New Career Path
May 28, 2021
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When Noelle Hardy was laid off from her previous job, she connected with National Able Network (Able) to help her transition to a new career pathway. She attended an orientation session to learn more about resources that were available to…
Evanston’s Hospitality Job Fair
May 19, 2021
This is a FREE in-person hiring event! Hospitality career opportunities include: Servers, Cooks, Bartenders, Hosts, Baristas, Front Desk Staff, Security, and MUCH MORE! Masks will be required to attend this event. Please follow all CDC, federal, state, and local guidelines. …
Retiree Returns to Workforce for Dream Career!
May 18, 2021
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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…
Equity Blog Series | On the Journey to Equity
April 30, 2021
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Six years ago, I got a chance to work with a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We were in a group workshop talking about the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), which measures cross cultural agility on a scale from…
Techapalooza
March 31, 2021
Join us for TECHAPALOOZA! We’ll have a panel discussion, Q&A, and an opportunity for job seekers to network with employers that are hiring!
Techapalooza!
February 10, 2021
Join us for the first fully virtual TECHAPALOOZA! We’ll have a panel discussion, Q&A, and an opportunity for job seekers to network with employers that are hiring! Employers currently registered to attend include: Wintrust Bank, Brooksource, Accenture, AmericanEagle.com and more!
Seventy-three and Thriving in Senior Services!
February 3, 2021
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Margit Altstadt had been working in the department of health in Champaign, Illinois for several years until she was laid off at the age of 62. “It was hard to find a job at that age,” she said, but that…
Senior Gains New Skills for a New Career!
January 22, 2021
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Steve Deon worked as a supervisor for two residential buildings in Minnesota, overseeing the maintenance and cleaning staff. He enjoyed his work, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, he moved to Illinois to be closer to family. “I had…
Finding a Dream Career During the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 29, 2020
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When Keith Tody began looking for employment at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic he attended a fair at Truman College on Chicago’s north side. There, he met Elliott Esparza from National Able Network (Able), who told Keith about IT…
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,…