Gov. Ricketts Highlights Success of Workforce Development Programs

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference highlighting two workforce training models designed to bring up Nebraskans: Ignite Nebraska and SNAP Next Step Employment and Training (SNAP Next Step).

Ignite Nebraska is an innovative workforce development program designed to create meaningful career development opportunities for individuals who are active in the workforce and receive public assistance benefits but are underrepresented in higher-paying, high-impact industries.  Participants engage in a paid six-to-nine month training program, where they learn the skills needed to gain full employment in an in-demand field.  Those who complete the program are guaranteed a full time job.

“Nebraska is full of talent and drive,” said Gov. Ricketts.  “Ignite Nebraska is a workforce development program that harnesses the potential of underserved Nebraskans and readies them for a career in an in-demand field.  We’re targeting state aid to help bring Nebraskans up out of poverty, and in doing so we can help generations of underserved communities thrive.”

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