Basic Career Services

How to get started

Step 1

Set up or update your NEworks job seeker account at neworks.nebraska.gov.

Step 2

Set up an appointment with a resource room navigator or come directly to the center, no appointment necessary.

Step 3

Work with a navigator to begin your journey to a new career.

No eligibility determination is needed for basic career services.

Tell us about yourself and we will identify programs you may be eligible for.

Fill out our Program Matcher Form

Job Search Tools

Make an appointment so we can help you:

  • Get a job
  • Build a resume
  • Write a cover letter
  • Learn how to answer interview questions.

File for Unemployment

We can help you file and manage a claim.  

To get started visit: https://neworks.nebraska.gov/

Find a Job Online

Search and apply for local jobs at:

We can assist with your online job search and make referrals to employers.

High Wage. High Demand. High Skills jobs

Find information about stable good paying jobs in Lancaster and Saunders Counties on the H3 site.

Military Crosswalk

Want to put your military experience to work in a civilian career? Find more information on ONet.

Nebraska Career Cluster Videos

Experience virtual industry tours that provide a unique opportunity to get a glimpse inside Nebraska-based industries at Nebraska Career Clusters.

O*Net Interest Profiler

Community Resources

We can help you access community resources that support you in your job search including childcare, transportation, and healthcare. Benefits could include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Computer Loan Program

We have laptops you may check out to use for your work search activities. They are loaned out for five business days at a time. You must have an NEworks account set up to check out a computer.

Financial Aid Assistance

We can help you explore program cost information for training and education and apply for assistance. 

Initial Assessments

Identify skill levels including literacy, numeracy, and English-language

Workshops

View our Event calendar.

Resource Room

The Resource Center is available to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. All services are offered at no cost.

Phone and Printer Services

Use our resource room like you would your school library or Kinkos (except all our services are free). Use our printer to print resumes and cover letters. Job seekers can also use our phones to call employers, follow-up with Unemployment Insurance (we have a direct line) and can conduct other job search related business.

Explore Careers & Wages

Discover in-demand occupations, career clusters, and other labor market trends for Lancaster and Saunders Counties.

Education Quest

Explore resources in our community for attending college.