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, and supportive services (max $300).
- Career Fields: Common fields include healthcare, construction, and IT (not exhaustive).
- Support of DACA renewals with the goal of helping you maintain employment.
- Check out transportation resources at the bottom of this page, too! [link]
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 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Getting Started
To learn more about the CRED process, attend an orientation at Heartland Workforce Solutions.
Orientations are offered both in person and virtually. To attend an orientation, you must submit an application using the link below.
Important: We encourage applicants to apply well in advance of when you plan to start a course, training, or DACA renewal. Early applications allow sufficient time for processing and approval, ensuring you receive support when you need it.
Please note that application processing will resume in January 2026.
