Post by Logan on Jun 29, 2016 2:25:40 GMT -6
Gov. Pete Ricketts turned the spotlight Monday on career opportunities in manufacturing and technology that are available to young Nebraskans.
Manufacturing is the state's second-largest industry behind agriculture, and it offers jobs that pay substantial wages in every part of the state, the governor told a news conference.
"We're not a healthy state if we just grow jobs in Omaha and Lincoln," he said.
Ricketts announced the 2016 grant winners in the developing youth talent initiative funded in the 2015-2017 state budget upon his recommendation. The program connects young Nebraskans to the state's manufacturing and technology sectors by interconnecting the private sector to local schools.
Read more: journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ricketts-promotes-manufacturing-job-opportunities/article_1bd186ee-765f-5c99-9040-45858a84265f.html
Manufacturing is the state's second-largest industry behind agriculture, and it offers jobs that pay substantial wages in every part of the state, the governor told a news conference.
"We're not a healthy state if we just grow jobs in Omaha and Lincoln," he said.
Ricketts announced the 2016 grant winners in the developing youth talent initiative funded in the 2015-2017 state budget upon his recommendation. The program connects young Nebraskans to the state's manufacturing and technology sectors by interconnecting the private sector to local schools.
Read more: journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ricketts-promotes-manufacturing-job-opportunities/article_1bd186ee-765f-5c99-9040-45858a84265f.html