For Employer Partners

A talent partner built
for retention.

We're a Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We fund the training. You invest in wages. Together we solve the entry-level retention problem — with pre-trained, Navigator-supported talent and a 93% one-year retention rate among placed graduates.

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Current Employer Partners

Werner
Enterprises
Blue Cross
Blue Shield NE
Boys
Town
Union
Pacific
Children's
Nebraska
Methodist
Health System
Google

The Problems We Solve

Your hiring challenges.
Our solution.

Nebraska employers face real workforce challenges. Ignite Nebraska is built specifically to address them — with pre-trained talent, Navigator wraparound support, and a partnership model that puts retention first.

Challenge
High Turnover

New hires leave within months, draining productivity, morale, and budget.

Our Solution
Navigator wraparound support continues through onboarding and post-hire — keeping new employees barrier-busted and retained.
Challenge
Narrow Talent Pool

Nebraska employers compete over the same résumés, slowing time-to-fill and limiting diversity.

Our Solution
Rolling cohorts and community-based recruiting give you a fresh, diverse, pre-screened talent pipeline — people you wouldn't find anywhere else.
Challenge
Costly Upskilling

New staff need extensive training before they can contribute — expensive and slow.

Our Solution
Real-world soft and technical skills built before day one. Ignite covers all training costs — you pay wages and start productive work immediately.

How It Works

Simple. Three steps.

We handle the sourcing, training, and Navigator support. You focus on finding the right fit and bringing them on board.

  1. 1
    Tell Us Your Hiring Needs
    Book a 30-minute discovery call. Share your entry-level roles, skills needed, and growth pathways. We align our training pipeline to your actual workforce needs.
  2. 2
    Meet Your Candidates
    Review vetted profiles and interview pre-trained candidates from our talent pool. All final hiring decisions rest entirely with your organization.
  3. 3
    Hire and Retain — With Support
    Wages-only cost to you. Ignite Navigators provide post-hire wraparound support through onboarding — removing barriers, supporting your new employee, and improving early retention.

From a Partner

Jonathan, Ignite Tech graduate at Werner Enterprises

Jonathan — Ignite Tech Graduate, now at Werner Enterprises

"Look at the person. Talk to the person. If they feel like a fit, hire them — the risk is so much less, and the benefit is so much more."

DM
Daragh Mahon
EVP & Chief Information Officer, Werner Enterprises

After hiring Jonathan through Ignite Tech, Werner's team came back asking for more. Read the full story →

Common Questions

Employer FAQs

Is there a cost for employers to partner with Ignite?
No training fees — ever. Employer partners pay wages during the program period. Ignite covers all training, coaching, and Navigator support costs. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donors.
What roles can Ignite participants fill?
10×10 graduates are prepared for entry-level professional roles: Customer Service, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Sales Support, and Banking & Finance. Ignite Tech graduates are prepared for IT Help Desk and Data Visualization/Analyst roles. Ignite Health graduates are certified CNAs. We can also tailor cohorts to your specific hiring needs.
Does Ignite place candidates in roles at our company?
No — Ignite prepares candidates and introduces them to your team. We coordinate the introduction and support the hiring process, but all final hiring decisions rest entirely with your organization. We're a talent development partner.
What makes Ignite different from other talent solutions?
We go beyond sourcing. Our candidates arrive with real-world soft and technical skills already developed, supported by a dedicated Navigator through onboarding, and backed by a team that stays engaged post-hire. We're invested in your retention outcomes — because that's our proof of impact.
How long does Navigator support last after a hire?
Navigator wraparound support continues for 90 days post-hire for 10×10 graduates and through the full 6-month apprenticeship for Ignite Tech participants. Navigators support both your new employee and your onboarding process — removing barriers and keeping new hires engaged and productive.

By the Numbers

Results your organization
will notice.

Outcomes tracked across all Ignite Nebraska cohorts.

93%
Of placed graduates still employed with their partner at year one
$0
Training fees — wages-only cost to employer partners
100%
Of employer partners report improved workplace culture
Post-placement employer surveys, Cohorts 1–4