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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Apprenticeships For All Industries

Thanks to increased advocacy around alternative career paths, apprenticeships have gained a lot of traction in other industries over the last decade. Retail, hospitality, technology, and healthcare all offer registered apprenticeships in addition to the traditional building trades apprenticeships that many of us are familiar with.

Kendra Vincent

Monday, September 28, 2026
Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance

Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance provides resources to businesses and job seekers alike. Their team can help you develop a registered apprenticeship program, upskill your employees, or be a partner for on-the-job training.

Kendra Vincent

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Exploring Potential Careers

Scouting America also offers career exploration for high school and college students, giving them a first hand experience on what it's like to work day in and day out in different careers.

Kendra Vincent

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
​Back in Class - Back to Work

With classes starting back up at our local higher-ed institutions, did you know many students are already starting or looking for their internships.

Kendra Vincent

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Career Connections wants you!

If you love your job, local students want to hear from you. Join our Career Connection database to share your work experience with a local student considering your industry.

Kendra Vincent

Monday, August 17, 2026
Investing in Internships

Would you invest in an employee onboarding system that had historically showed 75% of employees who go through it would still be there after a year and over 50% after 5 years? Internships are that system.

Kendra Vincent

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
As School Starts, So Can Work-Based Learning

Local high school students want the opportunity to explore future careers while still in school

Kendra Vincent

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