Nebraska Launches Workforce Pell Grant Program for Short-Term Job Training

Nebraska has launched its Workforce Pell Grant Program, enabling federal Pell Grant funding to be used for short-term job training programs. This initiative aims to expand access to training for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations across the state.

Governor Jim Pillen announced the program alongside representatives from Metropolitan Community College, the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL), the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), employers, and student trainees. The program seeks to address workforce needs by making specialized training more accessible.

Metropolitan Community College is the first institution in Nebraska to establish Workforce Pell programs. They are currently offering training in CDL, CompTIA Tech + with Google IT Support, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician, providing pathways to critical jobs.