“We put a high value on ensuring our programs are relevant and aligned with workforce needs." - Tim Burkink, College of Business and Technology Dean By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications Nebraska will have more than 34,000 annual openings in high-skill, high-demand, high-wage jobs in the years ahead, according to the state’s Department of Labor. More than two-thirds of those will require higher education. And many of them are in STEM (science, … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska working to address urgent STEM workforce needs
Employment
University of Nebraska’s economic impact grows to $4.5 billion; $616.5 million in greater Nebraska
"UNK plays an irreplaceable role in workforce development across greater Nebraska and opens doors to economic opportunity for our graduates.” - UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen Teaching, research and outreach activities of the University of Nebraska grow the state’s economy by $4.5 billion every year, according to a new independent analysis of the university’s significant and far-reaching impact on Nebraska’s growth and prosperity. The analysis, presented March 29 to the … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska’s economic impact grows to $4.5 billion; $616.5 million in greater Nebraska
UNK career fair bringing nearly 100 employers to campus Feb. 7
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nearly 100 employers will be on hand Feb. 7 during a Career and Graduate School Fair at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The event, scheduled for 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the Health and Sports Center, is open to all UNK students and the public. Preregistration isn’t required. “This is the largest career fair we have on campus,” said John Gibbs, an academic adviser with UNK Academic and Career Services, which organizes … [Read more...] about UNK career fair bringing nearly 100 employers to campus Feb. 7
Career Days lineup offers UNK students job advice, opportunities
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting numerous Career Days events to help students interact with companies and examine career opportunities in a variety of fields. The series of career fairs, networking receptions and workshops is from Oct. 2-24. The Fall Career and Graduate School Fair, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center, is among Career Days highlights. More than 100 companies and organizations are represented at … [Read more...] about Career Days lineup offers UNK students job advice, opportunities
