We're a Nebraska workforce development nonprofit that believes careers are key to impacting generational poverty. We upskill and support individuals who have a fire in their belly for a better life — and we do it for free.Your career.
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What We Offer
More than training.
A complete pathway.
We believe careers are key to impacting generational poverty. Our four-pillar model is built to upskill and support individuals with a fire in their belly — removing barriers and giving you everything you need to thrive.
Our Programs
Choose your pathway.
All training happens right here in Nebraska. Most participants start with the 10×10 program — no application required. The Ignite Tech, Ignite Health, and Ignite Works programs require an application and acceptance.
Five weeks of real-world soft and technical skills training designed to get you into entry-level professional roles with the confidence and preparation to succeed from day one.
Roles You'll Be Ready For
- Entry-level Analyst
- Customer Service & Sales
- Data Entry Specialist
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- And much more
Combines paid on-the-job training with real-world soft and technical skills training in the classroom at Bellevue University. Coursework is credit-transferable toward a Computer Science degree. Ignite Tech graduates earn an average of $54,000/year upon graduation.
Tech Pathways
- IT Help Desk
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Associate Software Developer
- Microsoft Azure & Cloud Support
The Process
Five steps. No surprises.
Here's exactly what to expect from the moment you apply to your first day on the job.
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1Apply OnlineA quick form — takes about two minutes. Tell us where you are and where you want to go.
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2Phone Screen + In-Person InterviewA quick call first, then a 30-minute in-person conversation. We want to understand your goals and find the program that's the right fit for where you're headed.
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3Complete Your ProgramFree training — always. Every program builds the real-world soft and technical skills you need for a modern workforce. Your Navigator is with you the entire way, helping remove barriers so you can focus on growing.
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4Job Search — With Real SupportYour Navigator sends you job leads from our employer network, preps you for every interview, and removes obstacles so you can show up as your best self.
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5Earn Your RoleYou interview. You show up. You earn it. Your Navigator stays engaged for your first months on the job — because success doesn't stop at the start date.
Step one is yours. Everything else, we do together.
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Hear From Graduates
More than a job.
A turning point.
Our graduates don't just leave with skills — they leave with confidence, community, and a clearer sense of what they're capable of.
"The five weeks I had with you guys and my classmates were very positive for me overall, to a degree I wasn't expecting beforehand. It really helped clarify the importance of having decent people around me... It also reaffirmed to myself that I am a decent person and like helping people, relating, learning and working hard when I get a good chance."
"I love Ignite because it changed my life. The training they provided helped to fill in the gaps so that I could pursue a degree. I love Ignite because they care about me."
Takes two minutes. Someone from our team will be in touch within a few days.
Is This You?
Got a fire in your belly
for a better life?
That's what we're looking for. We're headquartered in Omaha and serve Nebraskans statewide. When you apply, you're submitting a general application — we'll find the best-fit program for you from there.
- ✓19 years or older
- ✓Proficient in English
- ✓At least two years of work experience — in any field, any industry
- ✓Able to provide standard employment ID (driver's license, birth certificate, or social security card)
- ✓Ready to show up, work hard, and grow
- ✓Looking for more than just a job — you want a future
Trusted By
Our graduates go to work for some of Nebraska's most respected employers — and stay there.
Takes two minutes · Omaha-based · Serving all of Nebraska