Introducing Ignite Nebraska’s Talent Portal

Skip the search. Our new Talent Portal connects Nebraska employers directly to job-ready, pre-vetted local entry-level talent trained through Ignite Nebraska’s up-skilling programs.

Launching September 1, 2025

Why We Built the Talent Portal

Nebraska has a talent shortage—but the talent isn’t missing. It’s been overlooked.

Ignite Nebraska created the Talent Portal to bridge the gap between employers and the motivated Nebraskans who are ready to work. Our job seekers aren’t just qualified—they’re trained in soft and technical skills, individually supported by our team of Navigators, and backed by a nonprofit that stays involved post-hire.

We’re here to make hiring local easier, faster, and better for everyone.

Why use the Talent Portal?

Zero Cost. Zero Risk.
Access our Talent Portal for free. No fees, no long-term commitment, and no recruitment contracts.

Local, Loyal Candidates
We work with Nebraskans who want to stay in Nebraska. That means no relocation, faster onboarding, and have a track record of retention rates of 93% at two years.

Pre-Vetted Talent with Built-In Support
Every candidate has completed a rigorous mix of soft skills + technical training and receives ongoing career coaching for 90–180 days after hire.

Fast Access to Available Talent
No more waiting for résumés. Our rolling cohorts mean new candidates are available every 3–4 weeks.

Who Should Use the Portal?

  • Hiring Managers who want dependable entry-level talent

  • HR Leaders building inclusive, community-based pipelines

  • Talent Acquisition Teams looking to save time and resources

This is especially ideal for roles in:
Customer Service | IT Help Desk | Banking | Healthcare Support | Data Entry | Admin Support | Human Resources and many more!

 FAQs

  • No. As a nonprofit, Ignite Nebraska provides this service free to employers. There’s no obligation or contract to use the portal.

  • Our candidates are prepared for entry-level roles in IT help desk, customer service, healthcare support, data entry, and business operations. We can also customize pipelines based on your need

  • Immediately after we grant you access—usually within 1 business day. New candidates are added every 2–3 weeks.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Not sure if the Talent Portal is right for your team? Want to learn more before requesting access?
Send us a message and a member of our team will get back to you within one business day.