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‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK student internships, workforce development

April 29, 2022 by Tyler Ellyson

The University of Nebraska System has released a new episode of its “Leading Nebraska” podcast series, spotlighting the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s efforts to help students secure internships and prepare for the workforce. The podcast features UNK alumna Tianna Engen, who landed an internship at the Kearney-based clothing retailer The Buckle as an undergraduate studying business administration. She spent two years at The Buckle as an internal audit and finance … [Read more...] about ‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK student internships, workforce development

Filed Under: Business & Technology, Career, News Tagged With: Career Center, College of Business and Technology, Dustin Favinger, Kearney, Leading Nebraska, The Buckle, Tianna Engen, University of Nebraska, UNK

Eight-week classes add flexibility to Master of Business Administration program

January 27, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is modifying its Master of Business Administration program to provide more flexibility for students and create an expedited path to graduation. Beginning in fall 2021, all core courses and many electives will be offered in an eight-week format, instead of the traditional 16-week schedule. This change allows students to focus on fewer classes at a time, while still earning the … [Read more...] about Eight-week classes add flexibility to Master of Business Administration program

Filed Under: Business & Technology, News Tagged With: College of Business and Technology, Dustin Favinger, Kearney, Master of Business Administration, Tim Jares, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK economic development event to help advance, prioritize Blueprint Nebraska ideas

January 15, 2020 by gottulatm

EVENT SCHEDULE 8 am – Check-in 8:30 am – Welcome, UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen 8:45 am – Expert panel discussion on four themes: People, Places, Government, Sectors 10 am – Breakout sessions with panelists 11:15 am – Education and workforce solutions - “Success and Vision for Expanding the Step IT Up America Program to Kearney and UNK” with BG Moore, president, Xpanxion UST Global Group. - “What We Are Doing and Where We’re Going – Aligning with Blueprint Nebraska” … [Read more...] about UNK economic development event to help advance, prioritize Blueprint Nebraska ideas

Filed Under: Business & Technology, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: BG Moore, Blueprint Nebraska, Bree Dority, Cindy Johnson, Darren Robinson, Deb McCaslin, Dustin Favinger, Economic Development, Jim Smith, Tim Jares, Tom Henning, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships

December 13, 2019 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Internships are a valuable tool for college students. They provide an opportunity to experience a career before graduation and improve employability skills such as teamwork, communication, self-management and problem-solving. “We know how significant internships are in terms of job placement, pay and the overall impact they have on professional and personal development,” said Dustin Favinger, director of the College … [Read more...] about New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships

Filed Under: Business & Technology, Career, Faculty, News, Student Life Tagged With: Annie Beckman, Career Center, College of Business and Technology, Dustin Favinger, internship, Kearney, Kearney Area Children's Museum, Principal Foundation, UNK

NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers

July 18, 2019 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Team Concepts wasn’t at the top of Jacob Nutter’s list of potential employers. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student had heard of the local business, which specializes in team-building and leadership training, but he didn’t know much about its services. That changed when Nutter met Team Concepts owner Josh Erickson through NEXT, a business leadership program launched last year by UNK’s College of Business and … [Read more...] about NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers

Filed Under: Business & Technology, News Tagged With: business leadership, Dustin Favinger, Jacob Nutter, Kearney, Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, NEXT, Team Concepts, UNK

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