National Able Network is hosting the Veterans Forward Resource Fair on September 17 in Chicago.

National Able Network, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization specializing in providing employment counseling, training, and placement services for disadvantaged job seekers. At National Able Network, our mission is to help make careers happen. Each client receives personalized career supports that integrate career coaching, specialized training, and direct connections to the job market. Our programs are designed to assist job seekers from all backgrounds, including the unemployed, career changers, military veterans, seniors, and aspiring IT professionals. Each year, National Able Network serves more than 33,000 individuals throughout Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. KEY STATISTICS - 33,000 job seekers receive assistance from National Able Network each year - Participants receive a 19% average increase in annual wages - 85% launch a new career — typically within 17 weeks - 75% of participants who were unemployed prior to participating in IT Career Lab (a National Able Network program) begin careers during training or immediately after completion - Every $1 invested in job training, can return up to $12 in wages