2019 Columbus Visitors Guide
Columubs Area Labor Study
Columbus Community Guide
Worker Recruitment and Training is Our Strength
Columbus Area Workforce Development Office
The Nebraska Workforce Development Office in Columbus can assist with the development and placement of advertisements. They can search their database files for qualified applicants, both within and outside the State of Nebraska. Company applications can be distributed and collected. Facilities are also available for the display of introductory information and company materials. Applications are screened based on criteria provided by the company.
Drive4Five Worker Recruitment Program
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 Drive4Five 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 on the Drive4Five program, please contact the Drive4Five Coordinator at 402-564-2769.
Central Community College – Business and Industry Training Center
Central Community College Columbus Campus (CCC) is a primary source of training and education for business and industry. Training services include:
- Technical skills to include mechatronics, industrial maintenance, welding, CNC machining and electricity
- Supervisory skills, on-the-job/on-site training and customized company-specific training
- CD-ROM library and Internet/satellite delivery
- Traditional college programs with two-year degrees offered on campus
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.
For assistance on workforce availability and recruitment, please contact Ms. Bernie Hansen of the Nebraska Department of Labor Office.
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
ED Contact:
David Bell
Co-Chair Columbus Economic Council
V.P. of Development/Marketing
Loup River Public Power District
telephone 402-564-3171 x257
cell 402-910-8903
dbell@loup.com