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STEP-UP OMAHA!
Summer Training, Employment Pathway, and Urban Pipeline
Bridging the Employment Gap by Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce
UPDATES AS OF May 7, 2012
The application process for Step-Up Omaha has now closed. Over 900 applications were received. Applicants will receive communication within the next three weeks.
THANK YOU!
More than 20 companies have made financial and/or job contributions totally $400,000 in the last month. In addition to the City of Omaha, the sponsors include American National Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lindsay Manufacturing, Woodmen of the World, ConAgra Foods, Pinnacle Bank, AT&T, Coventry, UPS, Omaha Steaks , Cox Communications, Wells Fargo Bank, Physicians Mutual, Security National Bank, American Harvest, Max I Walker, three foundations and a number of non-profits.
The comprehensive camp experience will include STEM Career Exploration, Business Simulations, Leadership Lessons, Team-building Activities, Overview of the College Experience, Business and College Tours, and One-on-One Coaching.
Ideal Candidates: High School Juniors that are preparing for their Senior Year; Interested in Business Careers in Finance, Information Technology, Research and Development, Engineering, Supply Chain or Human Resources. Grade point average of 2.7 or higher and from the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs area.
The Application Deadline is May 16th. Please complete the one page application and short essay. Click on Read More.
The Empowerment Network partnered with the City of Omaha, Omaha Serves and many other organizations during MLK Week 2012 Honor the Legacy - Take Action Now! Thank you to all of the partners that worked on MLK Week 2012. Thank you to the community for supporting a full week of inspiring activities and events. Thank you Mayor Jim Suttle and Henry Westbrook Stacy for the vision to INNOVATE.