The Greater Omaha Workforce Development Board
Connecting people to opportunities.
Heartland Workforce Solutions is an American Job Center and a non-profit workforce resource serving Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Our partners, programs and services are dedicated to strengthening the Nebraska workforce and connecting people to opportunities, whether you’re a career seeker or employer.
Search for jobs right now.
NEworks is a comprehensive, online resource. Browse up-to-date, local job listings to see what employment opportunities are available.
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Highlighted Programs, Events, and Services
Jobapalooza
June 10th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Work With Us Wednesdays
Join us for an orientation to the workforce system. Learn about resources for you to utilize to upskill and grow your company, whether it is filling open positions or increasing education levels of your employees.
When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Noon
Where: Virtual
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What do you need to succeed?
Employee Partnerships
Talented, skilled workers are available.
Heartland Workforce Solutions is proud to create long-term partnerships between our organization and area employers. See how we’ve helped our employer partners find and retain skilled workers.
What success looks like:
Success Stories
Jordi Becerril Enriquez
Jordi grew up with a passion for technology, but he lacked role models that had the expertise to advise him on a career in IT.
Jordi Becerril Enriquez
Success Stories
Anthony Bonner
Anthony arrived at HWS seeking assistance for post-high school training options, but he was able to get that and a whole lot more.
Anthony Bonner
Success Stories
Jacqueline Gomez
Community Impact through Work Experience As a South Omaha native, Jacqueline Gomez has long wanted to give back to the community that raised her. Through the WIOA Youth program, Jacqueline […]
Jacqueline Gomez
Resource Library
NEworks Online
NEworks is a comprehensive, online resource that features job openings, career exploration, employer information, education and labor market research information. Career seekers, students or employers can use the site whenever they need accurate data to make informed decisions on careers, training, wages, occupation searches and resource recruitment.
Certificates and Training
There are a range of no-cost assessments and training programs available at our location. Once your assessment tests are taken, a career specialists will know which training programs to suggest.
If you’d like to search online for state-wide education services, visit the NEworks website.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers resources for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), emergency assistance applications, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and more. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Vickie Adams at 402-934-2876 / vickie.adams@nebraska.gov for Medicaid assistance or Zoanne Keene at 402-934-2674 / zoanne.keene@nebraska.gov for economic assistance.
Department of Labor
The Nebraska Department of Labor provides services for many employment related activities. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Tim Jefferson at 402-934-2392 or timothy.jefferson@nebraska.gov for assistance.
LinkedIn Tips
LinkedIn is a free social network for professionals. Guy Kawasaki, a venture capitalist, offers some tips on using LinkedIn to find a job.
Local Libraries
Check out job search resources and books to help with writing your resume or offer interviewing tips. If you do not have access to computer at home, area libraries also offer computer labs where you can do internet job searches, complete online applications or work on your resume.
About Us
Making a connection.
Heartland Workforce Solutions is a powerful, collaborative network of individuals, employers, partners and leaders who are preparing our community for success by connecting talent with opportunity.
We are proud to help everyone reach their career goals. We do not discriminate based on race, culture, language, status of citizenship, age, ability, income, educational level, religious affiliation, gender identification or sexual orientation.