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Explore inspiring stories from abilIT graduates and stay up to date with program news, milestones, and community impact.

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Participant Stories

Building a New Path in Cybersecurity

When Chibueze Anakor lost his software engineering job in 2023, he found himself facing a challenge familiar to many technology professionals: finding a way back into a competitive job market.... (continue reading)

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Melwood’s 20th abilIT Cohort Showcases Skilled Tech Talent to Regional Employers

Washington, D.C. — Melwood Community Services today celebrated the graduation of the 20th cohort of its abilIT workforce training program at the Verizon Tech and Policy Center in Washington, D.C.... (continue reading)

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Case Study: Enabled Intelligence Shows the Power of Hiring abilIT Talent

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority recently profiled the partnership between the abilIT program and Enabled Intelligence, and for good reasons. Enabled Intelligence has hired multiple abilIT graduates, bringing them... (continue reading)

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Leading with heart and know-how: Dwayne Smith’s mission to make tech accessible

For more than two decades, Dwayne Smith built his career in service—first through AmeriCorps, then across nonprofits supporting youth and neurodivergent communities. An artist by training, he spent his early... (continue reading)

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Building a Second Act in Tech: Matt Henry’s Journey Through Melwood’s abilIT Program

In 1993, in a cramped college dorm room, Matt Henry built his first computer from scratch. It was equal parts curiosity and determination—taking components apart, figuring out how they fit... (continue reading)

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Leading the Charge: Al Heggins and abilIT Across America

When Alvena “Al” Heggins joined Melwood Community Services nearly two years ago, she was drawn to an organization that embodied innovation in action. Today, as Senior Professional Development Trainer for... (continue reading)

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