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Workforce Development

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Worker Recruitment
and Training is Our Strength

Columbus Area Workforce Development Office

The Nebraska Department of Labor serves as the public labor exchange system between employers and job seekers across the state. NEworks, our internet platform is the largest, most comprehensive job board in the state, and it has endless resources. Nebraska businesses of every size use NEworks to connect with thousands of qualified job seekers, including a large bank of veterans. Post a position, narrow your search, manage applicants, research labor market Information — whatever your employment needs, this powerful online resource can help. The Columbus Career Center staff work with employers every day throughout our seven-county jurisdiction, posting your job openings, screening applicants, making referrals, and hosting job fairs or hiring events. We also have a large network of partners that collaborate to resolve the economy’s workforce challenges.

Bernie Hansen
Nebraska Department of Labor
3100 23rd St., Suite 22
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-7160
ndol.columbuswfd@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Job Training Program
(402) 564-7160

Nebraska Economic Development certified community
Columbus Nebraska
Workforce Development

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce spearheads a worker recruitment program to bring people to the Columbus area. As industrial skill sets are needed by industry, the Workforce Development program actively recruits at technical colleges and other communities in Nebraska and neighboring states. Several hundred people have chosen to make the Columbus area their home. In the last three years, families have moved from South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Michigan, among other states. For more information, call 402-564-2769.

Central Community College – Community and Workforce Education Center

Central Community College Columbus Campus (CCC) is a primary source of training and education for business and industry. Training services include:

  • Technical skills including mechatronics, industrial maintenance, welding, CNC machining, and electricity
  • Safety training — hazardous materials, confined spaces, OSHA, forklift
  • Quality Control, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis
  • Supervisory skills, leadership training, on-the-job/on-site training, customized company-specific training
  • Plastic injection molding
  • Traditional college programs with two-year degrees

Training classes are available at on-and off-campus sites. The classes are conducted by experienced trainers who have the knowledge and expertise needed for area businesses and their employees. College staffs develop and coordinate specially tailored short courses, workshops, and seminars to meet specific training needs. CCC will also help submit training grants.

Economic Development Contact:
Todd J. Duren
Co-Chair Columbus Economic Council
VP of Corporate Services
Loup Power District
work: 402-562-5720
cell: 402-564-3386
tduren@loup.com

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Business Recruitment
& Expansion

2025

Lindsay Manufacturing
Expansion
Prime 10 Steakhouse & Venue 
New
ADM Corn Processing
Expansion
Amazon Last Mile
New
Super Saver Grocery
Relocation, New
Columbus Community Hospital (Cancer Center)
Expansion
Townplace Suites by Marriott
New

2024

Allo Fiber
New
Fieldhouse (Recreation/Wellness)
New
DiStar
Relocation, New
Puntney Trucking
Relocation, New
Harrah’s Casino
New
Columbus Exposition and Racing
Relocation, New
Columbus Fire Station No. 2
Expansion/Manned Facility

2023

Columbus Community Building
Relocation, New
Kramer Education Center (Childcare & Preschool)
New
Columbus Area Childcare (Chamber)
New
Central Community College – Columbus Campus Entrepreneur Center
New

2022

Columbus Community Hospital (Endo & Precodure room)
Expansion
BD Medical Systems – East (Injection Molding)
Expansion
Viridis Chemical
New

2021

Nelnet (Student Loan Call Center)
New
Columbus Community Hospital (Operating Room & Radiology)
Expansion
Columbus Community Hospital (Maternal Child Health)
Expansion
BD Medical
Expansion

2020

Fire Station No.1
Relocation, New
Columbus Police Station
Relocation, New
Loup Power District
(Service Center)
Relocation, New

 

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