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HWS Better Business Workshops

DISCOVER IMPORTANT TRENDS & UPDATES FROM LOCAL BUSINESS EXPERTS

Join us the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1PM to 2PM (CT) for Better Business Workshops with Heartland Workforce Solutions at NO COST!

From training grants to employer resources, these workshops provide valuable information for all business owners.

Save the date and be on the look out for registration information before each event.

HWS Illumin8 Series💡

Join us the 4th Wednesday of each month from 11AM to 12PM (CT) for networking and learning event hosted by Heartland Workforce Solutions in collaboration with Metropolitan Community College.
Each month we will feature business-focused topics or career stories from industry leaders. These events will be held both in-person and virtually. The location of the in-person component will rotate from month to month. For information about where the in-person event will be held each month checkout this page or follow our social media channels.

Upcoming Workshops:

Wednesday, April 24th 11AM-12PM
Discrimination in Employment Workshop with the City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department.

Laura Aryeetey, Senior Investigator and Cailin Dejillas, Director, both of the City of Omaha Human Rights & Relations Department will present an engaging training highlighting federal and local laws against discrimination in employment. The training will cover ways to comply with the law through all stages of employment, with a specific emphasis on accommodations. Please come with questions and be prepared to engage!

Previous Business Workshop

Compliance and Accessibility

Employment Discrimination Overview and Updates (May 2021)
Employment Discrimination Investigations (Presentation File)
Employment Discrimination Updates May 2021 (Presentation File)
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Presentation File)
Making Your Programs and Services Accessible (February 2022)
Staying in Compliance with Labor Rights in Nebraska (March 2022)
Staying in Compliance with OSHA Regulations (March 2023)

Contracts and Procurement

APEX Accelerators and Government Procurement (February 2023)

Customized Training Programs

Customized Training Programs for Businesses (July 2021)
Bellevue University Presentation 7.15.21
MCC Presentation 7.15.21
SCC Presentation 7.15.21

Employee Resource Groups

 

Employee Resource Groups with Mutual of Omaha (May 2023)

Entrepreneur and Small Business Resources

SourceLink Nebraska – Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs (April 2022)

 

Funding and Tax Incentives/Credits

Federal Bonding and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (September 2023)
ImagiNE Nebraska (January 2023)
The Urban Redevelopment Act Tax Incentive Program (November 2022)

 

 

Government-Funded Workforce Programs

Incumbent Worker Training Program (October 2023)

 

 

Paid Youth Internships through WIOA (April 2023)
The Talent Pipeline: Meeting your Hiring Needs through Partnering with Skills Training Programs (June 2021)

 

Worker Training Grants (September 2021)
WTP Presentation 2021

 

Heartland Workforce Solutions

New South Omaha Affiliate Center (June 2023)

Hiring and Retention

Hiring and Recruiting Justice-Involved Employees (August 2022)
Hiring & Retaining Individuals with Disabilities (April 2021)
Hiring and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities April 2021 (Presentation File)
Additional Resources
Neurodiversity in the Workplace (June 2022)
Omaha Area Labor Market Overview and Hiring and Retention Strategies

 

Labor Market Tools and Data

 

Staying Competitive by Using Labor Market Information (August 2022)

Presentation Slides – Labor Market Information

Workforce Partnerships and Strategies

 

Work Ready Communities (November 2021)
Work Ready Communities Engagement Event (November 2022)