Welcome to the EPN 👋
Your Employer Partner Network portal — everything you need in one place.
Book a 30-minute EPN call
We'll learn your culture, team, and commonly posted roles so we send the right candidates your way — not just any candidate.
Schedule Now →EPN Kickoff + Advisory Council
📅 Wednesday, August 19 · 11:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 64th & Dodge
🍽️ Lunch provided
Save the date — invite coming soonOur candidates aren't perfect — but they have a fire in their belly for progress. They're motivated, coachable, and ready to prove themselves. We'll be right there supporting both of you, every step of the way.
Upcoming Dates
Key milestones for EPN Employer Partners.
EPN Network Launch
Weekly candidate lists begin. You'll hear from us only when a candidate applies to one of your open roles.
Kickoff + First Advisory Council Meeting
11:30am – 1:00pm · Lunch provided · Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 64th & Dodge, Omaha
Book a 30-Minute EPN Intro Call
Share your culture, team, and commonly posted roles with Kellee before the July 1 launch.
How We Match Talent to You
We don't just send you a pile of resumes. Here's what happens before a candidate ever lands in your inbox.
We use AI to automatically scan your organization's career page for open roles — so candidates are matched to real, current opportunities without any manual work on your end. Roles are updated continuously.
Scrape Career Page
AI pulls live open roles from your site
Analyze Role Fit
Match requirements to candidate profiles
Review Assessments
Skills, strengths & constraints factored in
Weekly List to You
Only matched candidates, only when they apply
Before a candidate is ever matched to your role, our Navigators have worked with them extensively. Here's what goes into the match:
No noise in your inbox
You only hear from us when someone who fits your actual open role has applied.
Constraints are already accounted for
We don't send you a candidate who can't get to your location or whose schedule won't work.
Your culture call informs everything
The 30-minute call you book with us feeds directly into how we score fit for your org.
We're not a staffing agency. We're a talent partner — and there's a real person behind every match we make.
Cohort Calendar
Know what's coming — so you can plan ahead for the talent entering your pipeline.
Our flagship cohort-based career readiness program. Participants complete job search skills, resume building, interview prep, professional presence, and financial literacy — then enter the job market ready to move.
Learn more about 10×10 →| Cohort | Start | End | Roles Targeted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 29, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | Entry-level across all sectors |
| Fall | Aug 17, 2026 | Sept 17, 2026 | Entry-level across all sectors |
| Winter | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | Entry-level across all sectors |
An intensive apprenticeship pipeline through Bellevue University preparing candidates for entry-level IT Help Desk and Data Visualization roles.
Employers pay apprentice wages during the 6-month placement period — typically 20–34 hours/week — with the goal of converting to a full-time employee at completion.
Learn more about Ignite Tech →| Cohort | Start | End | Roles Targeted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Sept 1, 2026 | Mar 11, 2027 | IT Help Desk · Data Visualization |
| Winter 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | May 30, 2027 | IT Help Desk · Data Visualization |
Our Certified Nursing Assistant pathway prepares candidates for entry-level healthcare careers. CNA-credentialed graduates are ready for direct placement into healthcare settings immediately upon completion.
Learn more about Ignite Health →| Class Start | Roles Targeted |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | Certified Nursing Assistant · Patient Care Technician |
| September 18, 2026 | Certified Nursing Assistant · Patient Care Technician |
| November 13, 2026 | Certified Nursing Assistant · Patient Care Technician |
How It Works
Simple, intentional, built for both of you.
You share your world with us
In a 30-minute call, we learn your culture, your team, and the roles you most commonly hire for — so we send the right people, not just available people.
We send a weekly candidate list
The registered contact receives a weekly list of Ignite candidates who've applied to your open roles. No candidates that week? No email — we only reach out when there's someone worth your attention.
You give them a 1st round interview
That's the ask. A real conversation. Our candidates have been coached and prepared. What happens next is up to you — and them.
We support you both along the way
We stay connected after placement — supporting the candidate's transition and available to you as they grow into their role.
1st Round Interview
When an Ignite candidate applies to your open role, we ask you to give them a real first conversation. That's it. No hiring guarantees. Just an open door.
Our candidates aren't perfect — but they have a fire in their belly for progress. Motivated, coachable, ready to prove themselves.
Your Partner Benefits
What you unlock as an Employer Partner.
Free Soft Skills Training — Unlocks After Your First Hire
Once you make your first Ignite hire, you unlock access to our full library of soft skills training offerings — available to your entire team at no cost. Topics cover workplace communication, conflict resolution, professional presence, and more.
Browse Training Offerings →Your Founding Member designation is permanent. You're recognized as one of the organizations that believed in this work from day one — and that matters.
Listed on the Ignite Nebraska website and in all EPN materials.
As a Founding Member, you have a seat at the table. The Advisory Council shapes how the network evolves — which programs we build, how we match talent, and where we grow.
First meeting: August 19, 11:30am – 1pm.
Founding Members
12 organizations building Nebraska's workforce, together.
"Building Nebraska's workforce, together."
Mock Interview Corps
An optional opportunity to share with your team — no commitment required.
This is completely optional — simply something to pass along if members of your team want to get more involved.
Every 5–7 weeks, we host a 2–3 hour mock interview session at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (64th & Dodge). Volunteers sit down one-on-one with Ignite candidates to give them real interview practice and honest feedback.
There's no limit on how many sessions someone joins — come as often as your schedule allows.
📍 All sessions held at Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center · 64th & Dodge, Omaha
Sign Up to Volunteer →HR & Recruiting professionals
You know what good looks like. Share that.
Hiring managers
Give candidates a realistic view of what you look for.
Anyone who believes in the mission
No special credentials required — just your time and honesty.
Custom Pathways & Curriculum
If you have a specific role, skill set, or career track that isn't covered by our current programs, we want to hear about it. We work with employer partners to build custom training pathways and curriculum tailored to your workforce needs — so you're not just finding talent, you're helping shape it.
Optional · Not Required
Corporate Sponsorship
Want to go beyond the network and directly fuel the work of Ignite Nebraska? Corporate sponsorships help us run more cohorts, support more candidates, and build the programs that fill your future pipeline. Every dollar goes toward moving Nebraskans from unemployment to family-sustaining careers.
Learn About Sponsorship →Contact Kellee
Your dedicated EPN contact — a real person, not a ticketing system.
Kellee Mikuls
Executive Director, Ignite Nebraska · Your EPN Contact
What if no one applies to our roles?
You won't hear from us that week. We only send the list when an Ignite candidate has actively applied to one of your open positions.
How do we post our open roles?
Our team will walk you through this on your 30-minute intro call. It takes just a few minutes to set up.
Are we obligated to hire every candidate?
No. The commitment is a 1st round interview — a real conversation. The hiring decision is entirely yours.
What kinds of roles do Ignite candidates pursue?
Candidates come through our healthcare (CNA), technology (data center/IT), and skilled trades tracks — early-career, entry-level, and motivated to grow.