Now Recruiting: Founding Employer Partners for the 10% Alliance**

Ignite Nebraska is inviting a small group of trusted, Nebraska employers to help launch the 10% Alliance — a powerful, statewide hiring initiative designed to reduce turnover, increase retention, and build long-term workforce pipelines.

As a Founding Member, you'll get early access to talent, priority placement in pilot hiring events, and statewide recognition as a workforce leader.

The 10% Alliance is a statewide Nebraska employer initiative that solves the turnover problem at its root—by helping companies like yours fill 10% of entry-level roles with trained, supported talent from Ignite Nebraska.

By joining, you’ll be part of an elite group of founding employers helping shape a stronger, more resilient workforce—starting with your own team.

Priority Access to Local, Homegrown Talent

Get early access to pre-screened, job-ready candidates in admin, customer service, IT support, healthcare, and more.

Tailored Support & Coaching

Every candidate is trained in soft skills, digital literacy, and guided by a dedicated Navigator.

Save on Hiring & Retention

Ignite Nebraska participants have a 93% retention after two years. Plus, employers have access to potential SNAP E&T wage reimbursements.

Statewide Recognition

Be recognized as a founding leader in the 10% Alliance across our website, annual report, and community materials.

Co-Create with Us

Founding employers help shape tools like our Talent Portal, hiring events, and program feedback loops.

Take the Pledge
Join the 10% Alliance as a Founding Member.

Share Hiring Needs
Let us know your open roles and ideal candidate traits.

Interview & Hire
Meet job-ready candidates aligned to your needs.

Get Post-Hire Support
We stay engaged with coaching for at least Six (6) Months to ensure early retention.

“I’m a believer in the Ignite program. This program works and Werner is proud to be part of it.”

- John Betzelberger, Werner Enterprises

Roles We Help You Fill

Whether you're trying to stabilize your call center, support your admin team, or bring in tech-savvy entry-level hires — the 10% Alliance gives you access to coached, job-ready candidates in a variety of entry-level roles.

  • Hire job-ready professionals trained in communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Ignite participants are prepared to deliver excellent service and represent your brand with empathy and professionalism.

  • From onboarding support to recruitment coordination, Ignite talent brings discretion, organization, and people skills to your HR team—adding value in the areas that matter most to your workplace culture.

  • Trustworthy, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy. Our candidates are equipped to succeed in teller, operations, and client services roles—ready to grow within your financial institution from day one.

  • Ignite participants bring strong administrative, research, and communication skills to legal support roles. Whether in case prep, document management, or client-facing work, they’re ready to make an immediate impact.

  • Trained in empathy, time management, and workplace professionalism, Ignite candidates can support front-desk operations, patient scheduling, medical records, or behavioral health navigation.

  • Reliable and adaptable, our candidates are ready to contribute in roles across supply chain, inventory management, coordination, and facilities support—keeping your operations running smoothly.

  • From IT Help Desk to data support roles, our apprenticeships build core technical skills alongside on-the-job training—creating a steady pipeline of diverse, entry-level tech talent ready to grow with your company. To see more click here.

  • ✨ More credentialed talent is on the way — including in education, healthcare, cybersecurity, data centers, and project management.

    Don’t see your field listed? Let’s talk about how we can build a custom pipeline for your workforce needs.

This Is Your Moment to Lead

Talent gaps are growing. Traditional pipelines are shrinking.
Nebraska employers need a new way to find—and keep—great people.

Be one of the first to step up. Together, we can create a smarter workforce for all.

Let’s Answer Your Questions

Is there a cost to join the 10% Alliance?

No — this is not a staffing contract. There’s no fee to join and no obligation beyond the pledge.

What exactly is the pledge?

You agree to consider and hire Ignite graduates for at least 10% of your entry-level roles each year.

What roles do you support?

Customer service, HR/admin, facilities, patient-facing, entry-level tech, and more.

What makes Ignite candidates different?

They’re trained in job readiness, coached by Navigators, and supported after hire — leading to 93% retention at Year 2.

Are there employer incentives?

Yes! Many roles are eligible for SNAP E&T wage reimbursements and additional state resources. Ignite Nebraska can help you with information on unlocking these wage reimbursements if applicable.

How do I access candidates?

Through the password protected Ignite Talent Portal, where you can view and select talent matched to your roles.

Ignite Nebraska has been preparing and placing job-ready talent since 2021 — with a proven track record in workforce development, employer collaboration, and long-term retention.

We don’t just train individuals. We build systems that work for employers. Our approach combines soft skills training, technical up-skilling, and post-hire coaching — and it’s delivering some of the strongest outcomes in the region.

Our Results:

  • 93% retention at Year 2 for Ignite Tech graduates

  • Thousands of hours of soft skills & technical training delivered

  • Employer partners include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, Boys Town, and Union Pacific

  • Trusted partner of SNAP E&T, DHHS, and leading Nebraska employers

When employers work with Ignite Nebraska, they’re not just getting talent — they’re getting talent that stays.