CRED

Career Seekers

Jumpstart your career with CRED

Our CRED Program offers the support and resources you need to succeed. Check out the applications and upcoming orientation dates to get started today!

Career Readiness to Eliminate Disparities Program (CRED)

The Career Readiness to Eliminate Disparities (CRED) program, funded by a Community Services Program grant from the City of Omaha, supports individuals facing employment challenges. Our goal is to provide short-term training and certification funding to help reduce these hurdles and quickly connect participants to job opportunities.

How CRED Helps:

Funding: Up to $1,000 for courses, classes, or tests that result in a credential, license, or certification.
Career Fields: Common fields include healthcare, construction and IT (not exhaustive).
Support of DACA renewals with the goal of helping you maintain employment.
Additional Support: Funding for uniforms, tools, and transportation (up to $300).

Benefits:

Community Connections: Partnerships with local businesses and organizations for job placement post-training.
Comprehensive Support: Covers new certifications, renewals, and necessary job maintenance tools.

Eligibility:

Open to residents of Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties.
Household income levels must be at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

Getting Started

To apply, attend an orientation at Heartland Workforce Solutions.

Orientations are held in-person and virtually every two weeks. Check the HWS website calendar for dates.

CRED Orientations

CRED Application

DACA Application

Supportive Services Application

Income Eligibility Guidelines (250% of Poverty)

List of Planned 2025 CRED Orientations (PDF)

CRED Resources

CRED English Flyer

CRED Spanish Flyer

CRED Policies

Current Training Providers

CRED Program Presentations

CRED Annual Program Evaluation

CRED English Flyer

CRED Spanish Flyer

CRED Policies

Current Training Providers

CRED Program Presentations

CRED Annual Program Evaluation

Meet the Team!

Mariolivia “MJ” Jimenez, Career Readiness and Outreach Coordinator

Meet Mariolivia Jimenez, also known as MJ, who is the Career Readiness and Outreach Coordinator at HWS! She leads the CRED program to help connect individuals in Omaha with career support, credential funding, and opportunities for long-term growth. MJ is bilingual in Spanish and is passionate about making workforce resources more accessible, especially for underserved communities. She has a background in Sociology and Hispanic Studies and enjoys building partnerships, supporting the community, and guiding individuals to their goals. Outside of work, MJ enjoys staying active, exploring new places, reading and walking her dogs.