Career Connect is the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s initiative to create more meaningful, paid internships for students and build stronger connections between campus and community. We partner with employers who are committed to offering high-impact internship opportunities that prepare students for career success.
Join the Career Connect Employer Network
UNO is proud to collaborate with employers who:
- Offer paid internships or work-based learning experiences
- Mentor and support student learning and development
- Want to build a talent pipeline through early engagement with students
Become a Career Connect Partner
Complete a brief form to join our network and connect with UNO’s Career Services team.
The Career Connect Symposium
The Career Connect Symposium brings together UNO students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employer partners to celebrate the impact of internships, experiential learning, and the partnerships that help prepare the next generation of Nebraska's workforce.
The 2026 Career Connect Symposium was held on Tuesday, September 22, at the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom. Check back here for future Career Connect events!
Intern Impact Awards
We’re proud to recognize excellence in internships through the Intern Impact Awards, announced each year at the Career Connect Symposium.
Student Awards
- Rising Star Intern – Recognizing emerging talent
- Community Impact Intern – Making a difference through service
- Innovation in Action – Creative problem solving on the job
- Intern of the Year – Exceptional performance and leadership
Employer Awards
- Supervisor of the Year – Championing student growth
- Outstanding Internship Program – Creating exceptional learning experiences
2026 Winners
- Rising Star Intern: Tiena Chu (CommonSpirit Health - CHI Lasting Hope Recovery Center)
- Community Impact Intern: Litzy Morales (Aksarben Foundation)
- Innovation in Action Intern: Steven Esquivel (Fiserv)
- Intern of the Year: Chandler Scott (Valmont Industries, Inc.)
- Supervisor of the Year: Jordan Warnock (Gallup)
- Outstanding Internship Program: Fiserv
2025 Winners
- Rising Star Intern: Sevan Lewis-Payne (FNBO)
- Community Impact Intern: Gabriel Kula (Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts)
- Innovation in Action Intern: Hunter Pope (Union Pacific Railroad)
- Intern of the Year: Isabella McAtee (Passport Public Relations)
- Supervisor of the Year: Jess Hogan (Fiserv)
- Outstanding Internship Program: Nebraska Defense Research Corporation
Current Career Connect Employers
We’re grateful to our partners for investing in Maverick talent.
Interested in seeing your organization on this list? Join us today.