(402) 444-4700
onestop@hws-ne.org
(402) 444-4700
onestop@hws-ne.org

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!

CRED Application
Supportive Services
DACA Application
Orientation

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:
  • No Age or Income Requirement: Open to residents of Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. 
  • Community Connections: Partnerships with local businesses and organizations for job placement post training. 
  • Comprehensive Support: Covers new certifications, renewals, and necessary job maintenance tools. 

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

CRED Resources

Meet the Team!

Abraham Mora, Career Readiness Coordinator  

 

Meet Abraham, your CRED team point of contact. Throughout his career, Abraham has gained a diverse range of experience, including federal work, project management in the private and nonprofit sectors, and board service with several boards throughout the metro area. In his most recent career shift, he has been making a significant impact in the workforce sector. Abraham’s passion is to empower individuals to achieve a better quality of life. He believes that providing individuals with access to resources they may not have found on their own, enables them to take ownership of their career outcomes.
 
In his free time, you can find Abraham spending quality time with his family outdoors. Lots of activities keep him busy like reading, mountain biking, disc golf, and camping. Abraham is also dedicated to working with youth in outdoor settings to develop their leadership skills.
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Heartland Workforce Solutions

Contact Info

Monday - Friday : 8:00 -5:00
402-444-4700
onestop@hws-ne.org

Office Address

5752 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska