Nebraska 211 keeps an accurate and comprehensive database that you can use to find health and human services to meet your needs. If you’re experiencing obstacles such as finding a food pantry, paying for a utility bill, accessing safe housing, receiving counseling services or anything else, call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211, or email ne211@uwmidlands.org.

America Works equips each individual with the right tools so that they are able to provide for themselves and their loved ones and find meaningful employment. Their proven methods, services and experienced staff offer the right combination for success. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Tori Conley at 402-658-7795 or tconley@americaworks.com for assistance.

View fairs and events hosted by Heartland Workforce Solutions, our partner organizations and others across the Omaha Metro community.

CRED is a City of Omaha grant for people experiencing employment hurdles while residing in Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. If you are a career seeker or employed worker that would benefit by paid, short-term trainings, courses or credentials, click “learn more” to see available training and funding.

Click here to apply for the CRED grant

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers resources for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), emergency assistance applications, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and more. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Vickie Adams at 402-934-2876 / vickie.adams@nebraska.gov for Medicaid assistance or Zoanne Keene at 402-934-2674 / zoanne.keene@nebraska.gov for economic assistance.

The Nebraska Department of Labor provides services for many things related to employment. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Lex Ann Roach at 402-934-2392 or lexann.roach@nebraska.gov for assistance.

ENCAP is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency responsible for providing social and human services to people facing poverty in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services. Equus services provide a full continuum of solutions focused on increasing opportunities for individuals and families through client-centered approaches, committed team members and robust business and community partnerships. Contact Susan Vaala at 402-763-6727 or svaala@equus.com for assistance.

Goodwill Omaha’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program is a national pre-apprenticeship educational, leadership, development and occupational skills-training program for disadvantaged and at-risk youth ages 16 to 24. This program provides job training and educational opportunities for youth who previously struggled with and/or dropped out of high school. Contact Norman Barnes at402-522-7231 Ext 7231 or nbarnes@goodwillomaha.org for assistance.

Click here to view the Goodwill Training Center Course Catalog

HRS Erase can assist you through the Open Enrollment Periods set by CMS on an annual basis and with the consumer needs that arise during the Special Enrollment Periods (life changing events) and Medicaid/CHIP. Contact Jonathon Lopez Lopez at 877-518-8585 or Jonathon.lopez@hrserase.com for assistance.

Check out job search resources and books to help with writing your resume or offer interviewing tips. If you do not have access to computer at home, area libraries also offer computer labs where you can do internet job searches, complete online applications or work on your resume.

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Josie Culpepper at 402-934-2812 or jculpepper@mccneb.edu for assistance.

National Able Network gives personalized career support that integrates career coaching, specialized training and direct connections to the job market. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Alejandra Sinecio at 402-934-2231 / asinecio@nationalable.org or Vickie Gregorio at 402-934-2241 / vgregorio@nationalable.org for assistance.

Nebraska VR is an employment program for people who experience a disability. Everything Nebraska VR does and all of the services we provide are for the purpose of helping people with disabilities prepare for, find and/or keep a job. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Frankie Charles at 402-934-2868 or frankie.charles@nebraska.gov for assistance.

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) contracts with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide low and moderate-income individuals with safe and stable housing through rent subsidies. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center.

Operation Hope equips young people and adults with the financial tools and education to secure a better future—coaching them through their personal aspirations and life’s challenges and facilitating their journey to financial independence. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Yolanda Butler at 925-567-4907 or yolanda.butler@operationhope.org for assistance.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Indian and Native American Program can assist eligible adult Native Americans living in Nebraska and actively seeking employment, education, or training (must be enrolled in a tribe, or eligible for Ponca Health Services). Contact Colleen Plasek
at 402-315-2765 or cplasek@poncatribe-ne.org for assistance.

Proteus provides agricultural workers and their families with affordable health care, education assistance and job training.

RISE, a Nebraska reentry program, prepares people in prison for a successful reentry through character development, job readiness and entrepreneurship. Services are available at our Heartland Workforce Solutions American Job Center. Contact Erica Pieper at 402-934-2786 or epieper@seeusrise.org for assistance.

The International Council for Refugees and Immigrants is an emerging and vibrant organization with a unique vision of becoming a model for the national in services delivery and advocacy. ICRI work is rooted in advocacy, comprehensive case management, collaboration with research institutions, and youth programming.

To find out more, please send an email to language@icrius.org or call 402.301.9096

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The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) gives employment and training information to armed forces members within 180 days of separation or retirement.