The continued challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the workforce have forced employers and jobseekers across the country to create innovative solutions. One of those solutions not only continues to connect people with jobs but also provides a blueprint for other communities to emulate across the country.

EmployLNK, the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and other local partners hosted their 2nd Drive-Thru Career Fair on July 14.

LINCOLN, Neb., June 12 – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development are encouraged by today’s announcement by Governor Ricketts to help Nebraska’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic through the ‘Get Nebraska Growing’ initiative.

A Canadian company, JCA Electronics, has become the newest partner at Nebraska Innovation Campus, Dan Duncan, NIC’s executive director, announced May 21.

JCA develops advanced technology solutions for mobile machines and is emerging as a leader in technology solutions that enable advanced precision agriculture and autonomous applications.

In its fourth year, our MyTern program from the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development seeks to show interns at area companies how life in Lincoln might look for them if they stick around and decide to start their careers here.

This spring and summer, the MyTern program will invite hundreds of interns to participate in a variety of activities that focus on networking and exploring what Lincoln has to offer.

We regret to postpone the EmployLNK and Center for People in Need Career Fair scheduled for March 26...

We urge you to be prepared and stay up-to-date with current information about the coronavirus. Check out some helpful resources and healthy habits all in one place!

Over 80 members of the Lincoln Young Professionals Group and Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals attended YP Day at the Capitol on Thursday, February 6.

The sold-out event provided the chance for the young professionals to obtain foundational information about political parties, the function of local government and the history of the capitol.

EmployLNK invites you to...

Mark your calendars for the EmployLNK Spring Job Fair on March 26!!! 

On January 29, 2020, the EmployLNK team went to Bryan Health for a case manager tour. The group was able to tour the facilities and see what a day in life of a Bryan Health employee is like. 

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) has announced four recipients of the LaunchLNK program for 2020. LaunchLNK helps startups get established and grow in Lincoln by providing funding, resources and opportunities.

Layer, Pawlytics, BrandPlan, and FileFuse have been named as recipients of the LaunchLNK award. The LaunchLNK program provides startups with a $25,000 grant, connections to mentors and potential corporate partners and professional services from HBE, Cline Williams, Suiter Swantz, Eakes Office Solutions and Firespring.

The EmployLNK Business Group met Wednesday, January 15 and heard about opportunities from both LPS and Bryan Health. The meeting minutes listed below has some great tips for case managers looking either Bryan or LPS opening with their clients. 

The group will host case manager tours of both GSK and Bryan Health later this month. Please let Erica Sousek know if you would like to be put on the waiting list for either of these tours.