Next year's NENA Conference is earlier than usual so please mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the fun!

MEMBER REMINDER: November Partnership Plus Call

Please note that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the regularly scheduled VR/EN Partnership Plus Interest Area Call has been moved to December 11, 2025. Members can register to attend through the NENA website.

Finding Joy and Thanksgiving in the Ordinary

By Amy Wallish, 
NENA Board President

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, November invites us into a season of reflection, a time to pause, give thanks, and find joy not just in grand accomplishments, but in the quiet, everyday moments that shape our lives and work.

In the employment services community, we often celebrate milestones: a successful job placement, a new partnership, a breakthrough in policy. These are worthy of applause. But this season, let’s also honor the ordinary, the daily conversations, the small steps forward, the resilience shown in routine.

Joy doesn’t always arrive with fanfare. Sometimes it’s found in a client’s smile after a tough day, in the steady rhythm of paperwork completed, or in the shared laughter during a Teams meeting. Thanksgiving can be felt in the trust built over time, in the support we offer one another, and in the purpose that underpins our work.

At NENA, we are surrounded by professionals who bring heart to their roles. Whether you're guiding someone through a job search, advocating for inclusive employment practices, or simply showing up with compassion, your work matters. And in these ordinary acts, extraordinary impact is made.

This November, we encourage you to take a moment each day to notice the good. Write down one thing you're grateful for. Share a word of encouragement. Celebrate the small wins. Because in doing so, we cultivate a culture of joy and gratitude, one that sustains us through challenges and strengthens our community.

From all of us at NENA, thank you for the work you do, the lives you touch, and the spirit you bring. May your November be filled with warmth, reflection, and the quiet joy of the everyday

Help Wanted Job Board

Does your member organization have an internal position available within your organization that you would like to post in the NENA E-News?

As a member courtesy, we will post your opening in our next E-News update one time.

Posting requirements:

• The posting must be for a specific, EN-related position within your organization (i.e., career specialist, career services provider)

• Email admin@nenaticket.org to submit your post

• Include the title, location, a brief description (25 words) and contact information on the form.

*Those interested in applying should contact the EN directly. NENA will have no further information about any posted positions.