How to get started
Work-based and classroom training services are available through the Adult Program, Dislocated Worker Program, and YESS Program. Learn more about these programs including eligibility and how to get started by visiting their program pages.
*Programs listed below come from Nebraska’s Eligible Training Provider List. The list below is intended to spotlight programs in our service area and is not Nebraska’s Eligible Training Provider List. For the most up-to-date and complete list, visit neworks.nebraska.gov, click on Training Services under the Job Seekers column, then click on ETPL Approved Programs on the subsequent page.
On-the-Job Training
Hands-on training allows you to learn a new occupation based on your interests, while earning an income and gaining a permanent position.
Apprenticeships*
Learn a skilled trade using a combination of on-the-job training and technical training, while supervised by a skilled mentor. Wages increase with skills gain.
| Programs | Provider |
|---|---|
| Heating and Air-Conditioner Installer | AimHigh Education Technologies, LLC |
| Heavy Equipment Operations Electrical HVAC Installation/Service Masonry Plumber Sheet Metal Worker Welder | Associated Builders & Contractors |
| Automation (Mechatronics) Technician | GSK Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC (US) |
| IT Generalist | Jason’s Heart |
| Electrical Installer Technician | Lincoln Electrical Contractors Association |
| Welder, Combination – Certificate of Completion of an Apprentiship & SCC Certificate, Diploma, or AAS |
Southeast Community College |
Classroom Training*
Learn the skills needed for your next career opportunity. Earn an associate degree, certificate, or even a bachelor’s degree. Ask about approved training programs.
| Programs | Provider |
|---|---|
| Commercial Drivers License Training – CDL Licensure | 160 Drive Academy |
| Business – Bachelor of Science Healthcare Management – Bachelor of Science |
Bellevue University |
| Basic Nursing Assistant – Licensure Biomedical Sciences – Bachelor of Science Cardiac Sonography- Bachelor of Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Bachelor of Science Health Professions – Associate of Science Healthcare Studies – Bachelor of Science Nursing – Bachelor of Science Phlebotomy – Certificate of Completion |
Bryan College of Health Sciences |
| Health Sciences – Bachelor of Science | |
| Behavior Technician and the Medical Office – Certificate Behavior Technician Specialist – Certificate Dental Assistant – Certificate Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach – Certificate Personal Trainer – Certificate Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist – Certificate Medical Billing Specialist – Certificate Medical Front Office Administration Specialist – Certificate Medication Care Coordinator – Certificate Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Certificate Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records – Certificate Electronic Health Records Specialist – Certificate Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist – Certificate Medical Coding and Billing Professional – Certificate Professional Coder – Certificate Medical Assistant – Certificate Phlebotomy Technician – Certificate EKG Technician – Certificate Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician – Certificate Medical Scribe Professional – Certificate Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional – Certificate Medical Laboratory Assistant – Certificate Patient Care Technician – Certificate Health Unit Coordinator – Certificate Allied Healthcare Professional – Certificate Healthcare Administration Professional – Certificate Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech) – Certificate Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant+Phlebotomy Tech+EKG Tech) – Certificate Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional – Certificate Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist – Certificate Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE) – Certificate Sterile Processing Technician – Certificate Surgical Technologist – Certificate Surgical Technologist – Certificate Surgical/Sterile Technician – Certificate VetBloom Vet Assistant – Certificate Veterinary Client Service Representative – Certificate IT Support Professional – Certificate Fundamentals of IT – Certificate IT Helpdesk Administrator – Certificate PC Technician – Certificate IT Network Technician – Certificate Networking Specialist – Certificate Healthcare IT Technician – Certificate Cisco CCNA Network Associate – Certificate IT Security and Network Technician – Certificate IT Security Specialist – Certificate Ethical Hacker (PenTest+) – Certificate Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) – Certificate Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Certificate Cloud Technology Professional – Certificate Cloud Computing (Cloud+) – Certificate Cloud Specialist – Certificate AWS Solutions Architect Associate – Certificate Linux Administrator – Certificate Microsoft Office Specialist – Certificate Project Management Essentials – Certificate |
MedCerts |
| Massage Therapy – AAS | Myotherapy Institute |
| Commercial Drivers License Training – CDL Licensure | Roadmasters Drivers School |
| Academic Transfer – Associate of Arts Academic Transfer – Associate of Science Accounting – AA Adult & Juvenile Services & Corrections – Associate Degree Alcohol & Drug Counseling – Certificate Architectural Design Focus – A.A.S. – Design and Drafting Technology Program Auto Collision Repair Technology – Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology – Associate of Applied Science AVD and Low Voltage Systems Focus – Electronic Systems Technology – AAS Backend Software Developer Bootcamp – Certificate Baking/Pastry – AAS Baking/Pastry – Diploma Basic Precision Machining – Certificate Basic Welding – Certificate Biotechnology – Certificate Biotechnology – A.S. Bookkeeping – Certificate Bookkeeping – Diploma Building Construction Technology – Associate of Applied Science Business – AA Business – AAS Business – Certificate Business – Diploma Business Communication – AA Certified Fiber Optics Boot camp (CFOT, CFOS/S, CFOS/T) – Certificate Client Relations – Business Certificate Computer Aided Design Drafting Focus – A.A.S. – Design & Drafting Technology Program Computer Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science Computer Information Technology, Cybersecurity – A.A.S. Criminal Justice – AA Criminal Justice – AAS Culinary/Hospitality – AAS Culinary/Hospitality – Certificate Culinary/Hospitality – Diploma Dental Assistant (with Expanded Duties) – Associate of Applied Science Dental Assistant – Diploma and Certification Design & Drafting Technology – Residential Design Focus – Certificate of Completion Focus – AAS Design and Drafting Technology – Designing Software Focus – Certificate of Completion Designing Software Certificate, Design & Drafting Technology Program – Certificate Diesel Technology -Truck – AAS Dietary Manager – Certificate of Completion Early Childhood Education – AAS Early Childhood Education – Certificate Early Childhood Education – Diploma Early Childhood Education – Associate of Arts EKG Technician – Certificate of Completion Electrical Focus – Electrical and Electromechanical Technology – A.A.S. Electrical Fundamentals – Certificate Electronic Systems Technician Focus – Electronic Systems Technology – AAS Event-Venue Operations Management – Business Certificate Energy Generation Operations – AAS Event-Venue Operations Management – Business Certificate Forklift Operator – Certificate GIS – Geographic Information Systems Technician – Certificate Graphic Design/Media Arts – AAS Health Sciences – Associate Degree Healthcare Services – Certificate Human Resource – Certificate of Professional Development Human Services – AAS Introduction to Food and Culinary Communications – Certificate Law Enforcement & Homeland Security – AAS Long Term Care Administration – AAS Long Term Care Administration – Certificate of Completion Manufacturing Engineering Technology – AAS Medical Assisting – Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology – AAS Medication Aide – Certificate Motor Control & Relay Logic – Certificate Nursing (ADN) – AAS Nursing Assistant – Certification Office Professional – AAS Office Professional – Diploma Paramedic – Associate of Applied Science Peer Support – Certificate Pharmacy Technician – Diploma Phlebotomy Procedures – Certificate Physical Therapist Assistant – AAS Polysomnographic Technology – Certificate Practical Nursing – Diploma Production Welding I – Certificate Radiologic Technology – AAS Respiratory Care – AAS Robotics and Automation Focus – Electronic Systems Technology – AAS Role of the Interpreter and Translator – Certificate Surgical First Assist – Certificate Surgical Technology – AAS Technical Skills Instructor – Associate of Occupational Studies Therapy Aid – Certificate Welding Technology – AAS Welding Technology – Certificate |
Southeast Community College (Lincoln) |
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Academic Transfer – Associate of Arts Building Construction Technology – Construction Process – Certificate CDL Class A – Professional Truck Driving Training – Certificate Diesel Technology -Truck – AAS Electrician Construction – IBEW Certificate Electronic Systems Technician Focus – Electronic Systems Technology – AAS Event-Venue Operations Management – Business Certificate Ford ASSET – AAS HVAC & Refrigeration Technology – AAS John Deere Tech – AAS Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology – AAS Manufacturing Engineering Technology – AAS Powersports Technology – AAS Precision Machining & Automation Technology – AAS
Precision Machining & Automation Technology – Diploma
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Southeast Community College (Milford) |
| Healthcare Services – Certificate Nursing Assistant – Certificate |
Southeast Community College (Wahoo Learning Center) |
| Behavior Technician and Medical Office – Certificate Behavior Technician Specialist – Certificate Cyber Security – Certificate Dental Assistant – Certificate EKG Technician – Certificate Healthcare IT Technician – Certificate Medical Assistant – Certificate Patient Care Technician – Certificate Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE) – Certificate Phlebotomy Technician – Certificate Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist – Certificate Project Management Essentials (CAPM) – Certificate Software Developer – Certificate Sterile Processing Technician – Certificate |
Union College |
| Nursing (Accelerated Program) – BSN Nursing (Traditional) – BSN | University of Nebraska |
Entrepreneurial Training*
Access training, tools, and coaching to start your own business.
| Programs | Provider |
|---|---|
| SourceLink Nebraska [non-ETPL program] | Nebraska Business Development Center |
| Entrepreneurship – Business Certificate | Southeast Community College |
Adult Education and Literacy
Get assistance with GED Preparation and English as a Second Language.
| Programs | Provider |
|---|---|
| Basic Skills/ GED Classes English as a Second Language | Southeast Community College |
Try-out Employment
Take a short-term job to help you reenter the workforce and establish a positive work history.
Consumer Choice
Your career planner will help you explore in-demand, high-wage, high skill occupations. They will also help you evaluate training providers and tuition cost.
If eligible for training services after completing your consultation with your career planner, you may select a program from Nebraska’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Training funds may not cover the entire cost of training. Your career planner will coordinate to the extent possible with other funding sources.
Career Pathways
The strategic initiatives committee, in partnership with Southeast Community College and employers, has put together career pathways for information technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and health sciences. These pathways include customized training projects.
Career pathways can offer an efficient customer-centered approach to identifying training and education needs. Occupations are categorized into entry-level, mid-career, and advanced. Each path includes an average wage, entry wage, and available training.
Updated on 08/22/2023
