Corporate Partners

Invest in people.
Impact Nebraska.

When you invest in people, the returns are limitless. Corporate sponsorship with Ignite Nebraska isn't a donation — it's a Return on Individuals that fuels economic growth, strengthens your workforce pipeline, and builds a more equitable Nebraska.

Why It Matters

More than a donation.

At Ignite Nebraska, we create real opportunities for individuals to break the cycle of poverty and build sustainable careers. Through strategic corporate partnerships, we remove employment barriers, upskill untapped talent, and strengthen local businesses.

For Nebraska

Economic Impact

Every Ignite graduate contributes roughly $30,000 to the local economy annually. Your sponsorship generates an average 258% return in new income — and pays for itself through income taxes in just 8.2 months.

For Your Company

Talent & Culture

Access to pre-trained, Navigator-supported talent. Soft skills training hours for your own employees. A workforce pipeline built for the long term — not just the next hire.

For Individuals

Real Change

100% of alumni who were on state assistance have transitioned off within 12 months. 52% average income increase. Careers that change families — and break generational cycles of poverty.

What You Get

Sponsorship benefits.

Visibility

Brand Recognition

Logo placement across Ignite Nebraska materials, social media recognition, and features in our annual report. Showcase your company's commitment to workforce development and community impact.

Training

Soft Skills Training Hours

Receive customized soft skills training sessions for your own employees — the same expert-led curriculum we deliver to participants. Leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, and more.

Impact

Community Leadership

Join a network of Nebraska companies leading on workforce equity. Be recognized as an organization that's closing the opportunity gap — not just talking about it.

Pipeline

Talent Access

Priority access to Ignite's talent pool. Employer partners who sponsor Ignite have a direct line to pre-trained candidates and can shape the training curriculum to match their hiring needs.

Thank You

Our current corporate sponsors.

A huge thank you to the companies investing in Nebraska's workforce and making a lasting impact on our community.

BlueCross BlueShield Nebraska Werner Enterprises Union Pacific Boys Town Children's Nebraska
258%
Avg return on every dollar invested
8.2
Months to repay investment via income taxes
$30K
Avg annual contribution to local economy per graduate
100%
Of employers say Ignite improved their workplace culture

Get Started

Ready to become a sponsor?

Download our sponsorship packet or reach out directly — we'd love to talk through what a partnership could look like for your organization.