More than Just an American Job Center, HWS is a central access point where job seekers and employers can connect to a sprawling local network of helpful organizations.
Heartland Workforce Solutions operates the American Job Center for the Greater Omaha area. Through partnerships with workforce programs, education providers, businesses, and community organizations, we bring multiple services together under one system.
Our locations bring together local partners who provide employment services, skill development, and supportive resources to strengthen the local workforce.
Find Us:
5752 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
4425 S 24th St, Omaha, NE 68107
Performance and Outcomes
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Statement
HWS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Relay Services are accessible by TTY by dialing 1-800-833-7352 (TT) and hearing callers may dial 1-800-833-0920. If accommodations are needed, please contact us at (402) 444-4700 or by emailing onestop@hws-ne.org.
HWS es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades/acción afirmativa/veteranos/discapacidad. Los servicios de retransmisión son accesibles por TTY marcando 1-800-833-7352 (TT) y las personas que pueden oír pueden marcar 1-800-833-0920. Si necesita adaptaciones, comuníquese con nosotros al (402) 934-2575 o envíe un correo electrónico a onestop@hws-ne.org.
HWS es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades/acción afirmativa/veteranos/discapacidad. Los servicios de retransmisión son accesibles por TTY marcando 1-800-833-7352 (TT) y las personas que pueden oír pueden marcar 1-800-833-0920. Si necesita adaptaciones, comuníquese con nosotros al (402) 934-2575 o envíe un correo electrónico a onestop@hws-ne.org.
Assistive Technology
Our Resource Rooms have the following aids and accommodations available:
- Magnifier that increases the size of the information on the screen
- A narrator which will read the information to the user
- On screen keyboard which allows the mouse to be used to type
- A high contrast option for those with low vision issues
- Sticky keys enabling the user to enter key combinations by pressing keys in sequence rather than simultaneously
- Zoom text
- Screen Reader
- Headphones
- LyriQ assistive reader (Ames location only)
- Magnifier that increases the size of the information on the screen
- A narrator which will read the information to the user
- On screen keyboard which allows the mouse to be used to type
- A high contrast option for those with low vision issues
- Sticky keys enabling the user to enter key combinations by pressing keys in sequence rather than simultaneously
- Zoom text
- Screen Reader
- Headphones
- LyriQ assistive reader (Ames location only)
Language Access
Interpreter services are available to access all our services. Bilingual (Spanish and English) staff are available as well.
Board Leadership
Keisha Thomas
Chair
Tinashe "Nash" Mahupete
Vice Chair
Kurt Meisinger
Treasurer
Liz Cook
Interim Secretary
Intro to Our Board
Below are members of our board and what they represent for our local workforce area.
Interested in attending a meeting? Check out Board Resources below for a schedule.
Interested in attending a meeting? Check out Board Resources below for a schedule.
Representing Business
Thomas Bryson
Assistant Chapter Member
NECA
Liz Cook
Vice President of Human Resources
First National Bank of Omaha
Jerry Dempsey
Director of Business Development
Bellevue University
Jared Hager
Financial Controller
Lozier Corporation
Vice-Chair: Tinashe "Nash" Mahupete
President & CEO
QLI
Treasurer: Kurt Meisinger
Director of Audit Assurance
Frankkel, LLC
Heath Mello
President & CEO
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Paul Moore
President
Nationwide Transportation
Erin Pearson
Strategic Talent Outreach Program Manager
Children’s Nebraska
Shayla Pierce
Human Resource Director
Charles Drew Health Center
John Staup
Director of Talent Acquisitions
Omaha Public Power District
Chair: Keisha Thomas
Director of HR Employee & Community Relations
North End Teleservices
[Vacant]
[Vacant]
[Vacant]
[Vacant]
Assistant Chapter Member
NECA
Liz Cook
Vice President of Human Resources
First National Bank of Omaha
Jerry Dempsey
Director of Business Development
Bellevue University
Jared Hager
Financial Controller
Lozier Corporation
Vice-Chair: Tinashe "Nash" Mahupete
President & CEO
QLI
Treasurer: Kurt Meisinger
Director of Audit Assurance
Frankkel, LLC
Heath Mello
President & CEO
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Paul Moore
President
Nationwide Transportation
Erin Pearson
Strategic Talent Outreach Program Manager
Children’s Nebraska
Shayla Pierce
Human Resource Director
Charles Drew Health Center
John Staup
Director of Talent Acquisitions
Omaha Public Power District
Chair: Keisha Thomas
Director of HR Employee & Community Relations
North End Teleservices
[Vacant]
[Vacant]
[Vacant]
[Vacant]
Representing Education/Training
Deana Tsabak
Director of Adult Education
Metropolitan Community College
Director of Adult Education
Metropolitan Community College
Represents Labor Organization
Brett DeHart
Business Agent
Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464
John Hanson
Business Manager
Local #39 Heat & Frost Insulators
Dan Huse
Business Representative
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 22
Business Agent
Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464
John Hanson
Business Manager
Local #39 Heat & Frost Insulators
Dan Huse
Business Representative
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 22
Represents Optional
Steve Dethlefs
Washington County Supervisor
Washington County
Chris Rodgers
Director of Community & Government Relations
Douglas County
Lisa Sheve
Executive Director
Grow Sarpy
Keith Station
Deputy Chief of Staff
City of Omaha
Brian Turner
President
Central Confinement Services
Washington County Supervisor
Washington County
Chris Rodgers
Director of Community & Government Relations
Douglas County
Lisa Sheve
Executive Director
Grow Sarpy
Keith Station
Deputy Chief of Staff
City of Omaha
Brian Turner
President
Central Confinement Services
Representing Small Business
[Vacant]
Representing Workforce
Sheila Bacon
Service Delivery Administrator II
Department of Health and Human Services
Aaron Bowen
Executive Director
Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)
Timothy Jefferson
Omaha District Supervisor
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)
Allison Kroupa
Regional Reemployment Manager
Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL)
Eric Stueckrath
President & CSO
Outlook Nebraska
Service Delivery Administrator II
Department of Health and Human Services
Aaron Bowen
Executive Director
Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)
Timothy Jefferson
Omaha District Supervisor
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)
Allison Kroupa
Regional Reemployment Manager
Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL)
Eric Stueckrath
President & CSO
Outlook Nebraska
Board Resources
Below are links to board-related resources. All this information is public, as are our meetings. Any non-emergency changes to meeting times are announced in the Omaha World Herald at least 24 hours in advance.
Agendas
Audit Reports
Bylaws
Board Meeting Packets
Directors
Greater Omaha Regional Plan
Greater Omaha Workforce Board Oversight Schedule
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
Policies of HWS
Upcoming Meetings
Link to our meeting schedule.
All meetings are also announced in advance in the Omaha World Herald.
Our Policies
Our policies are public. To learn more about how policies are written and to have a say in our policy-making, check out our public meeting schedule.