Login (402) 554 9600 Contact Donate Aksarben Workforce Development Defining the problem and traveling uncharted territory to find a solution. The largest problem identified by Nebraska business leaders today is a shortage of workers. Aksarben’s Workforce Development initiative takes a holistic approach to a hot issue facing much of the mid-west. Aksarben has partnered with business, educational, civic and philanthropic leaders across the state and has created workforce development committees who are addressing this issue both by industry and by region. VIEW MAY 2021 PRESENTATION VIEW 2019 PRESENTATION Workforce Challenge The workforce challenge in Nebraska is critical. Learn more about the issue and its repercussions in this video, as well as how the Aksarben Foundation is convening leaders from the business community, governmental organizations and the education sector to address it. Stakeholders Meeting In October 2019, Aksarben hosted its inaugural annual stakeholders’ meeting focused on workforce development, bringing together statewide leadership, chambers of commerce, educators, administrators and business leaders to present an understanding of what we’re up against as a state and how Aksarben is coordinating initiatives to help. The Aksarben Workforce Development Initiative currently has four breakout initiatives focusing on specific workforce development opportunities and challenges. These initiatives are the Nebraska Tech Collaborative, Northeast Nebraska Growing Together, the Central Nebraska Initiative, and the Transportation and Trade Initiative. Nebraska Tech Collaborative NTC is a group of over 100 partners working together to drive results and scale programs to build a world-class tech talent ecosystem. LEARN MORE Growing Together Initiative The Northeast Nebraska Growing Together initiative fosters a regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and is making big plans. LEARN MORE Central Nebraska Initiative This initiative is exploring the many ways to build and promote opportunities in the Grand Island, Kearney and Hastings region. LEARN MORE Partnerships Aksarben has relationships throughout the state with business, civic and educational leaders, as well as an entire network of support via our committees and volunteers. OUR PARTNERS Student Scholarships Aksarben aims to catapult young talent through scholarships to colleges and universities throughout Nebraska. LEARN MORE AKSARBEN FOUNDATION 7101 Mercy Rd Suite 320 Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 554-9600 Contact Us F I HELPFUL LINKS IRS 990 Privacy Policy Tribute Cards Planned Gift Login © 2021 Aksarben Foundation Site by Red Branch Media, Inc.