Nebraskas Workforce Investment System Governed by Workforce Investment
Nebraska’s Workforce Investment System Governed by Workforce Investment Boards. Nebraska Workforce Investment Board appointed by the Governor (statewide). Tri-County Workforce Investment Board appointed by Mayor of Omaha (Douglas, Sarpy, & Washington Counties). Greater Nebraska Workforce Investment Board (88 rural counties). Lincoln Workforce Investment Board appointed by Mayor of Lincoln (Lancaster & Saunders Counties).
Labor Exchange Services For Employers 84, 249 job seekers receive staff-assisted services annually. 68% of our customers enter employment and 83% maintain their employment for at least six months. Specialized Veteran Services assist our 6, 800 veteran job seekers. Place 68% in employment and 82% are retained six months. Job. Link is an Internet-based service that is available 24/7 to both employers and job seekers. Job. Link currently maintains 14, 237 employer accounts, 4, 497 active job orders, and 253, 026 job seeker accounts.
Employer Services Customized assessments. Background checks (work history verification, criminal, license/professional certification, third party credit report, driving record report, etc. Career Center facility use. Customized recruiting and referral. Specialized on-site recruitment tailored specifically to the company.
Job Seeker Services Job search assistance (job referrals, application and resume updates, interview techniques, etc. Resource Room services, (job searching and keeping materials, computer bank, fax, etc. ) Employer job fair events (on-site recruitments by local area employers).
Training Resources Worker Training Grants On-The-Job Training Vocational Training Work experience Training. Link
Safety Programs Labor laws (child labor, wage and hour, non. English Speaking Workers Protection Act, contractor registration, etc. ) OSHA consultation (FY 2006 - 459 voluntary consultations). 27 SHARP recognized companies (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program). Elevators/amusement rides (5, 224 elevators and escalators and 319 amusement rides inspected in 2005). Boiler Inspection Program.
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