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  1. UNO
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  3. 2022
  4. 05
  5. UNO Launches Career Connect

UNO Launches Career Connect

More than 40 businesses and non-profits joined representatives from UNO, Omaha, and the State of Nebraska to launch a new program granting unprecedented access to paid internship opportunities for our students.

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A red wax seal with the words "Career Connect" and the UNO "O" logo

Large and small businesses, as well as nonprofits, from across Omaha gathered Monday, May 2, to launch UNO's new Career Connect program.

A Career Connect pledge

More than 40 businesses were on hand to sign pledges committing to offering paid internship opportunities for UNO students. A signing day for students receiving their internships will take place in October.

Chancellor speaks to a crowd at the Career Connect launch event.

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA said that with Career Connect, there is no question that UNO is a leader in the state's economic development: "As Nebraska’s urban institution, UNO moves quickly, too, adapting our curriculum and our partnerships to meet ever-evolving needs for both employers and our students"

David Brown from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce speaks

Representatives from the City of Omaha and State of Nebraska were on hand, including David Brown, President and CEO of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce: "Companies have to make a choice about where they're going to invest ... so UNO Career Connect is a great way for us to create that linkage between businesses and students."

Thomas Warren speaks

Thomas Warren, a UNO alumnus and chief of staff for Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert spoke at the Career Connect launch event highlighting the city's support for the effort: "Developing, recruiting, and retaining a talented workforce here in the city, particularly as students wrap up their undergraduate degree programs, is a big piece of the puzzle"

Anthony Goins speaks to a crowd of UNO faculty, staff, and students

Anthony Goins, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, helped introduce Career Connect on Monday, May 2, in front of a crowd of UNO students, faculty, and staff: "I want to commend UNO, Chancellor Li, and everyone involved for committing to the students here at UNO, and for answering the call to help build Nebraska’s workforce for the future.”

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Chancellor Li says Career Connect will have a powerful ripple effect not just in the community, but among the families of the UNO students who are able to take advantage of the opportunities: "Guaranteeing access to paid internships ensures our students can grow personally and professionally while also being able to support themselves and their families."

A new partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and employers across the greater Omaha area will provide UNO students with unprecedented access to paid internship opportunities.

UNO Career Connect is a new collaborative program pairing UNO with area companies and organizations to guarantee paid internship positions for many UNO students. This mutually beneficial program provides Mavericks with a direct path from college to career experience while also ensuring that area employers are able to hire the interns they need to support operations.

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA announced the new program at a news conference held Monday at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center. Nearly 50 employers have pledged to join the partnership, guaranteeing students internship positions with Fortune 500 companies, small and large businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Participating employers include Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, Heartland Family Service, Dundee Bank, CQuence Health Group, and dozens of others.

“Employers must be quick to adapt to their shifting workforce needs to stay competitive. As Nebraska’s urban institution, UNO moves quickly, too, adapting our curriculum and our partnerships to meet ever-evolving needs for both employers and our students. UNO Career Connect is a monumental step toward that goal, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to be not only successful employees, but leaders in their organizations and in our communities. Guaranteeing access to paid internships ensures our students can grow personally and professionally while also being able to support themselves and their families,” Chancellor Li said.

Li was joined by representatives from the Mayor’s Office of the City of Omaha, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and the Governor’s Office of the State of Nebraska at a news conference Monday to announce the new program.

“UNO Career Connect looks to be another winning move by the university to train the next generation workforce and keep them here in the Omaha area, filling jobs and supporting businesses in our community,” David Brown, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber said. “Today’s announcement connecting students to paid internship opportunities is the next step toward strengthening a thriving business community here in the Omaha area. Internships open doors to opportunities for students, provide organizations with top talent and fresh ideas, and more often than you might realize, lead directly from internship to full-time career.”

Who's Involved

To take part in UNO Career Connect, employers must pledge at least one paid internship position for a UNO student in their organization. The internship program can apply to students in any field of study at UNO; however, in alignment with the state of Nebraska’s workforce needs, the university is particularly focused on filling internship positions with area employers in fields designated by the state as high demand, high skill, and high wage occupations. These often include positions in industries reliant on STEM, or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Information for Students

Students looking for additional information on internship opportunities through UNO Career Connect can find information on Handshake. This platform, provided by UNO’s Academic and Career Development Center, enables UNO students and alumni to find internship and job postings. Students seeking internship opportunities should use the “Internship” filter in the job search section to see all available positions.

UNO will continue to expand its network of employer partners as part of UNO Career Connect. Interested companies and organizations who can pledge to provide paid internships for UNO students, regardless of the number of positions available, should visit careerconnect.unomaha.edu for more information.

What Others Are Saying

Anthony Goins, Director, Nebraska Department of Economic Development

“Internship opportunities, and specifically paid internship opportunities, set the stage for graduates to succeed after college. That, in turn, sets the stage for growing Nebraska. That makes this program essential, and deserving of our recognition, support and appreciation. I want to commend UNO, Chancellor Li, and everyone involved for committing to the students here at UNO, and for answering the call to help build Nebraska’s workforce for the future.”

Mike Cassling, President and CEO, CQuence Health Group

Professional experience in information technology and computer science can be the boost they need to launch their career. Most importantly, paid internships mitigate potential financial burdens in the process. For all these reasons and more, we are big believers in paid internships at CQuence Health Group and proud to be part of the UNO Career Connect program.”

Tom Warren, Chief of Staff for Mayor Jean Stothert, City of Omaha

"Developing, recruiting, and retaining a talented workforce here in the city, particularly as students wrap up their undergraduate degree programs, is a big piece of the puzzle. I have the great honor of joining you today not only to share with you how excited Mayor Stothert is about UNO Career Connect, but also to take action. I’m proud to share that the City of Omaha will be joining UNO Career Connect as one of its employer partners."

Mike Cassling, President and CEO, CQuence Health Group

"Professional experience in information technology and computer science can be the boost they need to launch their career. Most importantly, paid internships mitigate potential financial burdens in the process. For all these reasons and more, we arebig believers in paid internships at CQuence Health Group and proud to be part of the UNO Career Connect program."


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